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The Fly

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Sci-fi movie: The Fly
Photograph: 20th Century Fox
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Time Out says

'What am I working on? I'm working on something that will change the world and human life as we know it!' So Seth Brundle (Goldblum) promises in the opening line of Cronenberg's inspired remake. Sure, he wants to get science reporter Davis into bed, but he means it too. Not that Cronenberg evinces any interest in teleportation - Brundle's hokey invention. Nor does he hang his scientist for Frankensteinian hubris. Rather, this is a film about fusion. That of man and insect, of course; but also the emotional and physical fusion between man and woman - liberating and painful as that may be. The playful, quirky chemistry between Goldblum and Davis in the first half of the movie ensures that this gothic horror is heartbreaking as well as stomach-churning (the special effects by Chris Walas are still staggering, 16 years on).

Written by TCh

Release Details

  • Duration:100 mins

Cast and crew

  • Director:David Cronenberg
  • Screenwriter:David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue
  • Cast:
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Joy Boushel
    • Geena Davis
    • David Cronenberg
    • George Chuvalo
    • John Getz
    • Les Carlson
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