Cronenberg's The Fly manages to be both repulsive, mournful, and unexpectedly lovely as it explores the genre of physical transformation. A science fiction love story with an intriguing premise gradually evolves into a deeply unsettling and memorable experience, mirroring the changes happening to its central character. It’s easily one of my top films!

This movie, *The Fly*, really works. It feels like a glimpse into the future that had an impact on games like *Fallout*. The practical effects are incredible and enjoyable to watch. People who are bothered by gore should probably skip this one. It’s strange they didn't start with something smaller—like using flies for initial tests, rather than jumping straight to human-sized machines and baboons. Those animal…

I’m curious about the energy consumption—seriously, what must his electricity bill have been? And how did he avoid tripping every circuit breaker in the whole place? Those telepods can’t be efficient. Regardless, it provides enjoyment. It's a standard film from the eighties, featuring a storyline that gets going quickly and performers who were capable but also affordable enough for a science fiction horror movie. …

Jeff Goldblum isn't known for taking on many different kinds of roles, yet he feels completely comfortable and at home playing "Brundle." He portrays a scientist with aspirations similar to Willy Wonka’s in the 1971 film—he wants to be able to teleport objects. Very interested in journalist “Veronica” (Geena Davis), he grants her special permission to document his experiments. Things proceed quite smoothly at first, …

An unusual scientist working out of a warehouse lab somewhere in the Northeast (Jeff Goldblum) makes a breakthrough in teleportation technology, which immediately piques the interest of a reporter (Geena Davis). Things proceed smoothly until he makes the mistake of testing his invention on himself, and a fly gets caught along for the ride. John Getz appears as the woman's editor, while Joy Boushel has a brief but mem…