A high 'fly'er in the horror department!

Rating: 9/10 (9 February 2012)

Sciency drama-horror which appeared in the television line-up on Sunday night. It's a film which I've been eager to see for a fair while, because the concept is so unique and unpleasant, and I was fairly impressed with it, I must say. Not only is it comparably disgusting in a way which can easily be compared to modern gorefests such as Hostel and The Human Centipede, it also carries with it an emotional sub-plot which neither of said films can claim.
Jeff Goldblum is an actor whom I've always had my doubts about, but he certainly nailed the stereotypical role of mad scientist here. He doesn't overplay his character in the slightest, and the viewer is left with a very real and lasting impression. This story is predictable in places, but there's enough gore, drama and sub-plots to keep everybody entertained, I feel.
And let us face it... who doesn't want to see a man slowly transforming into a fly?