Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.

Rating: Null/10 (6 April 2014)

A clever example of science-fiction & unsettling work of horror, The Fly tells the story of Seth Brundle; a brilliant but eccentric scientist who is near a revolutionary breakthrough as his teleportation machine is near completion. Earlier only able to teleport inanimate objects, he finally is able to send through living objects from one pod to another. But while he is testing the machine on himself, a housefly manage to enter the pod & what comes out from the other pod after teleportation isn't completely Brundle.
This is the first film by David Cronenberg that I've seen so I had no idea what to expect. And as the film ended, I was left astounded by what I've seen. Cronenberg's direction is absolutely fabulous & the manner in which he has structured & progressed the plot from start to finish is amazing to observe. The screenplay is very much focused on Brundle & thanks to Jeff Goldblum's superb performance, he's able to connect with us much before his accident because of which his character arc feels less appalling & far more tragic.
The performances by Geena Davis & John Getz are no slouch either but this is Jeff Goldblum's film all the way. Cinematography & editing plays its part well but it's the make-up department that deserves the most applause for its equally shocking & impressive design of the creature & Brundle's gradual transformation. And the music by Howard Shore leaves no stone unturned in turning this cinema into a potential nightmare. On an overall scale, The Fly is one of the best films of its genre that even today remains as disturbing an experience as it was during its time of release.
A must for fans of horror, a must for fans of science-fiction, a must for fans of David Cronenberg & a must for anyone who is looking for a cinema that would make them skip their meals for a day or two, The Fly is highly recommended. Turns out that the makers of this film truly meant it when they put out the tagline: "Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid."