The Fly / The Fly 2
20th Century Fox (1989)
Horror
In Collection
#846
7*
Seen It:  Yes
(6/13/2011)
024543004578
200 mins USA/English
DVD  Region 1   R
Harley Cross
Geena Davis
John Getz
Jeff Goldblum
Lee Richardson
Eric Stoltz
Daphne Zuniga
David Cronenberg
Chris Walas
Stuart Cornfeld
Steven-Charles Jaffe
Frank Darabont
Mick Garris
Charles Edward Pogue
Director David Cronenberg
Chris Walas
Producer Stuart Cornfeld
Steven-Charles Jaffe
David Cronenberg
Writer David Cronenberg
Frank Darabont
Mick Garris

"Unfolds With Eerie Grandeur." -The Los Angeles Times

The Fly
This frightening, but extremely moving and romantic horror film stars Jeff Goldblum as an over-ambitious scientist who accidentally merges with a housefly while conducting a bizarre teleporting experiment. A journalist (Geena Davis) who has fallen in love with him while covering his scientific endeavors suddenly finds herself caring for a horrifying creature whose insect half gradually begins to take over.

The Fly 2
Beneath his ordinary exterior, Martin (Eric Stoltz) is the most extraordinary person alive. Though only five years old, he is a fully matured adult. And he is also the son of a human fly! Now it is only a matter of time before his mutated genes waken from their dormant state. Jam-packed with incredible special effects, The Fly 2 is an unforgettable sequel, just as riveting and terrifying as the original.
Edition Details
Chapters 48
Release Date 7/29/2003
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio 1.85:1
Subtitles English; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround
Layers Dual Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 10/23/2009
Owner Thomas Eisenmann
Store Best Buy
Purchase Price $14.99
Condition Excellent
Reviewed Widescreen Review
Bit Rate 448 KB
Anamophic Yes
Links IMDB

Features
Anamophic
The Fly:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Original Theatrical Trailer

The Fly 2:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Original Theatrical Trailer

Widescreen Review
pecial Notes:
“Return Of The Fly” (reviewed separately) is also included in this Fox Double Feature DVD.

Story Synopsis:
A brilliant scientist’s (Hedison) experiments get him into heaps of trouble when his quest to perfect a device that will transmit matter from one place to another changes him into...The Fly in the 1958 original. His initial tests are successful, but when he tests the device on himself, a common housefly goes along on the trip with horrific results. His struggles with his new incarnation as does the love of his life (Owens) who refuses to shoo him outdoors. (Laurie Sevano)

DVD Picture:
While the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 24 was less-than-pleasing, the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 DVD is generally sharp and detailed for its age. Still, some scenes are a little soft and smeared. Colors are more refined and, viewed alone, hues are nicely balanced. Visuals tend to get lost in the darker scenes, though shadow detail can be nicely presented. Occasional edge enhancement is noticed, but not to the level of distraction. Fine film grain is revealed throughout, but never seems excessive.

Soundtrack:
The Dolby® Digital 5.0 discrete soundtrack is a re-mastering effort which restores the original CinemaScope® magnetic audio. (The DVD cover and menu actually credit the audio as 4.0 when in fact the mono surround has been split into two channels.) The sonic character is a bit bright, and some background hiss is noticed but should not be objectionable. Dialogue is typically directional, with a presence that is slightly strident at times. The soundfield is generally limited to the screen channels, but is subtly spacious on occasion. The surrounds are sometimes engaged for the music.