The Fly (1991) Critic Reviews

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Boston Globe | Michael BlowenAdd Critic to Favorites

The Fly is that rare species of movie - a remake that far surpasses the original and, quite frankly, all expectations. [15 Aug 1986]Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Patrick GoldsteinAdd Critic to Favorites

What makes The Fly such a stunning piece of obsessive film making is the way Cronenberg deftly allows us to identify with his monstrous creation. [14 Aug 1986]Read the full review

Wall Street Journal | Julie SalamonAdd Critic to Favorites

This is a first-rate squealer. [07 Aug 1986]Read the full review

Variety | Staff (Not Credited)Add Critic to Favorites

David Cronenberg's remake of the 1958 horror classic The Fly is not for the squeamish. Casting Jeff Goldblum was a good choice as he brings a quirky, common touch to the spacey scientist role.Read the full review

The New York Times | Caryn JamesAdd Critic to Favorites

A film that tries to be too many things at once - funny but not campy, sad and scary, a horror story and a human tragedyRead the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalleAdd Critic to Favorites

This picture is disgusting. [15 Aug 1986]Read the full review

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