Classic horror done perfectly!

Rating: 7/10 (5 April 2020)

Its hard to believe this film was made over three decades ago! Visually, it still holds so well by today's standards, so try to imagine how incredible it looked at the time of release way back in '86. This film certainly stood the test of time!
Of the many films Jeff Goldblum made, this is the one I'll remember him for. His performance here is nothing short of brilliant (and he deservedly won the Best Actor award). The props, creature and practical effects are epic! Seth (Goldblum)'s transformation is one of the best I've ever seen on film. Starting with subtle changes, it gets progressively worse until he has completely transformed. The process of transformation is cringe worthy - some scenes are so graphic and insanely well made that I found myself hiding my face behind my hands! And this for a film made 34 years ago!! Some scenes were actually quite sickening. The make-up is also excellent, ensuring the transformation has a very realistic look and feel.
John Getz is quickly set up as the bad guy in the scenario, but interestingly enough, he becomes the good guy as the film progresses, and is so well portrayed by Getz. The romance interest between Seth and Veronica (Geena Davis) started a bit too soon, but being such a short film, they didn't waste any time in setting up the scene. A love interest tends to make us root more for the victim - in this instance I believe both Seth and Veronica to be a victim.
'The Fly' is one of my all-time favorite horror films, and a classic at that.