Frankly, good special effects but so slow moving that it's boring

Rating: 4/10 (23 July 2008)

The idea is intriguing. Humanity's relationship with technology. Humanity's relationship with dying flesh - ugly flesh - transformed flesh. How much good can survive in this dying, transformed flesh. Fantastic special effects as Goldblum is transformed into Brundle-Fly. However, the dialogue and pace is so slow moving that I found myself yawning and checking my watch. Of course, sci-fi and horror movies require suspension of disbelief, so I can buy that Brundle merges with a fly but does not merge with all the intestinal bacteria in his body. But sending a baboon through the transporter instead of a far less expensive mouse? And having the second baboon jump into his arms with love and affection? Geena Davis having no friend but the ex-boyfriend? Ex-boyfriend entering Brundle's place with rifle and then starting to assemble the rifle instead of having it at the ready? Please.....