David Cronenberg's `The Fly' and the number 3.

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2001)

(Contains some spoilers)
When I first watched this movie back in 1987- I was completely thrilled. I never expected a remake to be that good. Despite the contradictory scientific facts that may surround the plot, it definitely works great when it comes to character interaction. The script is simply formidable. Every single scene has a purpose, which makes this 100-minute film very substantial.
And you will find the number 3 several times in the movie. This may sound very subjective, of course.
First of all, the movie could be split in three main acts: `I. The world changing invention', `II. The gene splicing course' and `III. The ultimate genetic experiment', as instance.
There are three `telepods' (designer's phone boots?) at Seth's apartment/lab: one for the source, another for the destiny and a last one which was the prototype that `worked clunky.' Close to the end, all three telepods were used to build the `gene splicing teleporting machine.'
Three times Stathis Borans gets to see Seth Brundle. (1) At his office, when he's accusing Seth to be a con man, (2) at Ronnie's home, when he's watching the video that Ronnie's recorded for him, and (3) when he decides to take justice on his hands and confronts the horrible monster that later on liquefies his hand and foot.
The `ultimate family' is made up of three members: `you, me and the baby.'

There are some scenes with three focal people on them. One, when Ronnie, Seth and Stathis meet at the latter's office. Other with Tawny, Ronnie and Seth when Ronnie states her memorable quote `be afraid, be very afraid.' One more with Dr. Cheevers, Stathis and Ronnie, when doctor inquiries the couple before practicing the abortion. And, of course, the grand finale with Stathis, Ronnie and the unfortunate creature that was named Seth Brundle once.
Don't blame this movie to be `bad sci-fi' or let your stomach give opinions enjoy the acting, the horror and the brilliant plot.
One good point to add is the music. Howard Shore made a superb soundtrack, worth to be bought separately.