" But they're not working on something that will change the world "

Rating: 8/10 (7 January 2009)

Jeff Goldblum first came to public attention as Freak # One, a brutal street thug who attacks Hope Lange in the movie 'death wish.' Following his career, fans soon came to enjoy his speedy ability to deliver his dialog with precision and notable flair as he did in 'ten speed and brown shoe.' That is why many eagerly awaited this science-fiction role as the brilliant but unfortunate scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) in the extraordinary new version film called "The Fly." Having completed most of the work on his secret new scientific invention, which he calls the tell-a-portal, he bumps into scientific journalist Veronica Quaife (Geena Davis). Originally, she is aloof and unimpressed with Brundle's cryptic and bragging spiel, but she soon takes an interest and begins to covertly document his work. Also unimpressed with the chosen subject and his work is her magazine editor Stathis Borans (John Getz) until he discovers that Brundle is a genius. Although they want his story, they both learn his machine has an unintended result when a insignificant fly is accidentally included to his tell-a-portal equation with tragic results. Down at the sub-atomic DNA level, both man and insect are genetically spliced and what emerges is a fantastic and powerful mutant. The film cannot be anything but a classic for Goldblum and a special treat for his fans and the general audience. ****