The Fly

2013- 44153 
Jay Anne Bacayo

I personally think the movie “The Fly” was entertaining. From the start of the film, it already effectively captured my attention and I became really interested in finding out why Helen killed her husband. The movie had a lot of twists and unexpected events, so it wasn't boring and predictable at all. It’s funny and mind-boggling how a little creature like a fly could cause many problems to a happy family. It was also really tragic that even after all the time Andre spent inside his laboratory to work on his experiment, in the end, he destroyed all his notes and the machine, which he created and was so proud of, caused his demise. This shows the importance of accuracy in the field of Science because even the smallest mistakes can already destroy the scientist’s progress and can pose potential threats to humans.

The Fly might have reflected the view of the people during the 1950s. It seems like there were two conflicting opinions on science and technology. Some people might have thought of it as a blessing since it can provide them with convenience, can surely make activities easier to accomplish and can save their time and effort. In contrast, other people might have seen science and technology as a curse or a tool for destruction. 

Although there was no internal conflict between two virtues, “The Fly” still gave a very valuable lesson to its viewers. Every decision and action, including Andre’s invention of the matter transporter in the movie, will have its good and bad effects.