The Fly

It is the beginning of the year, and as usual, I have a million good intentions, with no idea whether any of them will end up sticking. In any case, I plan to write reviews of all (or at least many) of the movies I watch, and the books I read. Many of the movies are likely to be classics, as I am working through several lists of the "movies you must see" variety for my 101 things in 1001 days project. Aiming at 100 this year. We'll see how that goes.

Today's offering?

The Fly

There will be spoilers. I sort of expect most people reading this will have seen it at some stage, but just in case. I don't think they're terribly important spoilers - it's not like this movie depends on twists - but nevertheless.

OK, so, classic eighties horror, starring the always delectable Jeff Goldblum (What? Like I'm the only one who crushes on him?) and ever magnificent Geena Davis.

Here's the thing, though. Me? I am not such a fan of horror. I watched this pretty much because it's on the list. And I find myself underwhelmed. Sure, it's ikky. There is plenty of ick. Regurgitating acid melting flesh and general gross flyness (Jeff did not look his best). But even with my very limited understanding of science, I could see that this movie has big gaping plot holes. Like, why can't Geena's doctors figure out when she conceived (pre or post fly DNA, that is)? Mine are pretty specific about it. I guess she didn't want to wait for a twelve week scan, but still.

And that computer that answers questions like it's Google? Dude. Seriously? *shakes head*

That being said, I guess from a Jekyll and Hyde crossed with Hunchback point of view, it's pretty standard horrific stuff. Not entirely sure why it's SUCH a classic. I didn't find it particularly scary, so much as just gross (I have a very low grossness tolerance - most people probably wouldn't be so easily squicked). Still, I guess if you're a fan of this sort of thing there has to be a reason it's so well known. And Jeff and Geena are both wonderful as always.

On my scale of Oh Gods No to Wonder and Delight, it gets a solid Meh.


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