Confess, Fletch

Don Shanahan of Every Movie Has a Lesson

2022-09-13

So much of Confess, Fletch feels like a wiser-than the norm throwback against the hefty audience quadrant that will always prefer the louder, action-ified punch of the James Bonds and Jason Bournes of the world over a journalist gumshoe. If that crowd can slow down for a smaller and smoother ride, they will find mental thrills equally clever to the pop of blockbuster stunts that fade as quickly as they explode. Read more

Ruth Maramis of FlixChatter

2022-12-03

Overall I had fun with this one and Hamm’s laid-back charm and great comic timing keep things afloat. Mad Men fans would get a kick out of seeing Hamm and John Slattery in a movie together, too! Read more

George Wolf of Maddwolf

2022-09-14

Years from now, you won’t be quoting any lines from Confess, Fletch. But the hour and a half you spend with this breezy whodunit isn’t a waste, and might leave you feeling like you just met the real I.M. Fletcher. Read more

Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies

2022-11-19

It passes the time, but it’s far from a 5-star classic for me... Read more

Eric Hillis of The Movie Waffler

2022-11-17

At best, Confess, Fletch plays like a serviceable pilot for a TV show, and Slattery's Frank would make for a welcome recurring character. As a standalone movie, there just isn't enough substance to this endeavour. Read more