Review of The Fly (1986) by Bavidderardine — 18 Sep 2019
The Fly is one of the most touching and yet very off putting (especially if you're turned off by prosthetic effects) film that somehow manages to hit all the right notes. This is an excellently paced, highly atmospheric film that also happens to be character driven.
As horror movies go, this one is atypical. It accomplishes something critical that too many entries into the genre ignores: character development and identification. Before the bloodletting starts and before we're warned to be "very afraid," the film allows us to get to know and like the protagonists, and that elevates what happens to tragedy.
In fact, one could say The Fly is almost unique for a horror movie in that it compels us sympathize with and root for the characters. This is due to the script and Cronenberg's fine direction but also a great performance by Jeff Goldblum.
This review of The Fly (1986) was written by Bavidderardine on 18 Sep 2019.
The Fly has generally received very positive reviews.
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