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The Fly Reviews

1986

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Prepare yourself to witness a fusion of man and insect that has to be experienced to be believed! Dr Seth Brundle plays fast and loose with the laws of nature. Experimenting with "live" matter transmission. The day comes to test the ultimate guinea pig... himself! But that's the day the fly gets into the works and his DNA, .. Read more

Starring	Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Director	David Cronenberg
Genres	Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller

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  - 0
  Terrific gory horrror!
  
  David cronenberg delivers yet another excellent horror, this time remaking the original 50's version of 'The Fly'to great effect. A treat for horror... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
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  - derby, england
  - 02 Sep 2005 at 14:37
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  brilliant cover of the classic original
  
  a very good version of the original classic, its rare that this happens that a classic gets re done in a good way.
  
  think goldrum made this film even ... read more »
  
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- 1108796
- - cheesekake
  - 770 reviews
  - uk
  - 06 Apr 2012 at 17:24
- - 0
  - 0
  A cracking horror movie
  
  Cronenberg does it again! One of those few times where the remake is better than the original! Good performances, great concept and body horror scenes are still... read more »
  
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- 1106634
- - souvenir86
  - 28 reviews
  - South East Kent
  - 29 Mar 2012 at 15:18
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  - 0
  "You Can Come Back To The Lab, I Will Make You Capaccinno."
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Its ironic that Goldblum, (Seth Brendle), says that as a kid he puked on his tricycle. (In fact its proleptic irony because later in the movie as a fly he will ... read more »
  
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- - Richie77777
  - 198 reviews
  - Essex
  - 27 Dec 2011 at 14:04
- - 0
  - 0
  A classic
  
  It's a classic, you can't not enjoy it if you like this kind of film. Effects are of the age but the film doesn't suffer for it. The development of ... read more »
  
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- - stoneybridge
  - 31 reviews
  - Worksop
  - 18 Aug 2011 at 21:03
- - 1
  - 0
  Cult classic horror with a human touch
  
  The Fly is an excellent horror film from the 80's that has a good flowing story leading to the explosive climax.
  
  I like Jeff Goldblum and Geena ... read more »
  
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- - JoaoSC
  - 7 reviews
  - 20 May 2011 at 08:43
- - 1
  - 0
  region B only! doesn't work on USA machines
  
  this disc is coded for region B and will not work on my north american PS3 :o(
  
  I really enjoyed watching this on dvd and was looking forward to the ... read more »
  
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- 962450
- - Dodgyroge
  - 38 reviews
  - SLOUGH
  - 09 Feb 2011 at 16:14
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  Buzz Off
  
  Agree with other reviewers here dated.
  
  But when you compare it too the original which
  
  still holds its own by the way, I still prefer the<... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Gloucestershire
  - 11 Oct 2010 at 21:19
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  - 4
  Truly horrible before the horror begins.
  
  I could only bear the horror for 10 minutes before giving up on this film.
  
  To say the characters were two dimensional is to attribute them with too ... read more »
  
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- - Robeco
  - 1 review
  - Lewes
  - 27 Apr 2010 at 23:27
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  See if you have not already...
  
  Surprisingly still quite scary although effects are slightly dated. If you have not seen this film definitley give it a go, a classic horor with comedic ... read more »
  
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- - Thegiscool
  - 9 reviews
  - Darlington
  - 14 Sep 2009 at 13:50
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  - 1
  The Fly
  
  Hugely dated in terms of technology and make up. Liked Geena Davis in this role, but the film itself really came across as dated dispite it being the remake.<... read more »
  
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- - LadyDarbonville
  - 60 reviews
  - South West, England
  - 11 Aug 2009 at 01:45
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- - 3
  - 0
  Terrific gory horrror!
  
  David cronenberg delivers yet another excellent horror, this time remaking the original 50's version of 'The Fly'to great effect. A treat for horror... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 146919
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - derby, england
  - 02 Sep 2005 at 14:37
- - 3
  - 2
  Good in the 80s, a piece of trash today.
  
  We all know that filmmakers have to include some kind of love story or romance in the movies to satisfy the needs of ALL movie lovers. This pressure on the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London, UK
  - 17 Jan 2006 at 22:15
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  Classic Sci-Fi Horror
  
  David Cronenburg, delivers a truly classic piece of science fiction horror. As Jeff Goldblum plays scientist Seth Brundle, who develops teleportation with an un... read more »
  
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  - WALES
  - 05 Oct 2004 at 16:40
- - 1
  - 0
  gruesome story
  
  I think some of the other reviews are being a bit harsh here. The Fly was awsome in it's day and cinema goers were repulsed by it's storyline. For gross... read more »
  
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- - laura
  - west sussex
  - 29 Nov 2005 at 11:36
- - 1
  - 0
  Dont compare to modern CGI
  
  I first saw this film more years ago than i remeber when i was a very young and easily influenced kid. The memories of this film have stuck with me all this ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Southampton UK
  - 12 Sep 2006 at 15:46
- - 1
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  Classic
  
  I watched this movie for the first time in a lot of years and it never seems to lose its intensity. Watching as Jeff Goldblum is slowly changed into some ... read more »
  
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- - ronaldo7
  - West Yorkshire
  - 06 Oct 2005 at 11:28
- - 1
  - 0
  Still as disgusting as Hell!
  
  I really like The Fly - this was the first time I've sat and watched it from start to finish since catching bits on TV, and I think it's definately ... read more »
  
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- - Rael
  - 3 reviews
  - Watford
  - 13 Mar 2009 at 09:40
- - 1
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  Buzz Off
  
  Agree with other reviewers here dated.
  
  But when you compare it too the original which
  
  still holds its own by the way, I still prefer the<... read more »
  
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  - Gloucestershire
  - 11 Oct 2010 at 21:19
- - 1
  - 0
  region B only! doesn't work on USA machines
  
  this disc is coded for region B and will not work on my north american PS3 :o(
  
  I really enjoyed watching this on dvd and was looking forward to the ... read more »
  
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- 962450
- - Dodgyroge
  - 38 reviews
  - SLOUGH
  - 09 Feb 2011 at 16:14
- - 1
  - 0
  Cult classic horror with a human touch
  
  The Fly is an excellent horror film from the 80's that has a good flowing story leading to the explosive climax.
  
  I like Jeff Goldblum and Geena ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 994945
- - JoaoSC
  - 7 reviews
  - 20 May 2011 at 08:43

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  Prepare yourself to witness a fusion of man and insect that has to be experienced to be believed! Dr Seth Brundle plays fast and loose with the laws of nature. Experimenting with "live" matter transmission. The day comes to test the ultimate guinea pig... himself! But that's the day the fly gets ...