*The Fly* (1986) is A BEAUTIFUL, DISGUSTING MASTERPIECE | MOVIE REACTION | First Time Watching |

[@jimtatro6550]

I have never looked at this movie as a horror film, to me it’s always been a tragic love story with horrific consequences. This is Jeff Goldblum’s best performance, he should have won a Oscar in my opinion.👍🤮

[@AngelGroves]

I 100% agree. It is a romantic tragedy all the way. I believe that's why i loved it so much...plus the effects. WOW. YES; he definitely should have won an Oscar! He's incredible. Thanks for your comment!

[@Joseph-xt3el]

Even gene siskel and Roger Ebert admitted he deserved an Oscar. Masterpiece of a movie but because it was more horror then drama in critical opinion it got overlooked.

[@rare_wulf9358]

Their was a black comedian who made fun of these love story in the movie, where if it was a black women she would have left his ass, am getting out of here, this relationship is not what I am expected, it’s not for me, I’m out of here😅. But white women are crazy you see it in the movies where you have this women still In love with their man like in the movie The FLY where his turning grotesque but still in love 😅of course he said it more funnier 😅

[@Joseph-xt3el]

@@rare_wulf9358 it was Paul Mooney from his race special. He uses the fly and beauty and the beast as examples.

[@ColdBloodedBastard]

​@@rare_wulf9358Martin Lawrence

[@olatron]

I'm an insect, who dreamed that he was a man, and loved it. But now the dream is over, and the insect is awake. Those are some ominous lines right there.

[@AngelGroves]

EXACTLY.

[@zmani4379]

I think this line is an echo of Zhuangzi - fascinating choice

[@gemmaraine]

And when he told Ronnie "I'll hurt you if you stay", he knows the insect part of him is starting to take over and he might want to use her to make himself human again.

[@sebastianemond5313]

​@gemmaraine Some people have theorized that line about him being an insect who dreamt he was a man as literal, like the fly gained sentience and was able to experience life as a human after the first teleportation, 'cause like Seth said, he's not truly Seth Brundle, but more a spliced offspring. But also, before he met Ronnie, Seth didn't live like normal humans; never went out, never dated, never had fun. His work was his life, and it was only after his teleportation with the fly that he actually started to live. I don't quite agree with that, and see it more like you said, how his more insect instincts are taking over, but it's an interesting thought.

[@Joshpox]

The point where you realise that it's not just Seth losing his humanity, there's also a fly getting a glimpse of humanity before returning to the brutal insect world.

[@tonyharmon8512]

At the time the movie was shot, Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum were married. This is why their scenes of a relationship were so good. As an aside, I was invited to be part of a test audience for this film. We were shown a pre-release cut of the film and given big multipage questionnaires to give our reactions and opinions. David Cronenberg was there to observe the overall audience reaction. Thus I got to see the movie months before it was released in it's final form.

[@MoonwalkerWorshiper]

What was your primary reaction, shock, disgust, awe?

[@tonyharmon8512]

@@MoonwalkerWorshiper A little of all three. The film did a good job of invoking all of those feelings. I thought the attention to detail amplified the horror. I let all my friends know that a great horror remake was coming and to be read to see it as soon as it was released.

[@sonicmojo]

What's the version that you saw any different from the final cut that made it to theaters?

[@tonyharmon8512]

@@sonicmojo In overall story arc no it remained the same. In fine detail a few of the most horrific scenes were edited down a bit. Not much as this was meant to shock. When Geena Davis gave birth the scene was shortened and cleaned up a bit. Again what I saw had still not received it's film rating and I believe many of the snips were to keep it's rating down to an acceptable level. I am willing to bet only a very few minutes, perhaps 2 or 3, were cut as I do remember the theatrical version didn't shock me as much as the test version I saw. That test version was actually unsettling.

[@sergeantbigmac]

@@tonyharmon8512 Its been a while since ive watched this (and all its accompanying deleted scenes) but I remember there being an additional scene where he is experimenting with more animals, and he creates like a fused cat hybrid that he then kills? I remember his makeup looking different in that than anytime else in the film and was probably there to show another step in his transformation and why in the film his changes are kindve abrupt. Anyway I was wondering if you remember that scene being in the test screener?

[@mugger1]

So now we just need 'the Blob' 1988, to finish off the 80's practical effects trifecta.

[@shermanlin5554]

The Blob 1988 one of the best seldom seen gems.

[@AngelGroves]

YESS! It will be coming soon! :D

[@SOCFAN]

@@AngelGroves When is Seed of Chucky coming pls say

[@Nicolas.Vincent]

I would add An American Werewolf in London to that list, though I get there is a gore distinction.

[@sergeantbigmac]

​@@Nicolas.Vincent Of course An American Werewolf in London should be included in the discussion of excellent 1980s practical effect driven films, but what I think makes the famous 'trifecta' unique is theyre all remakes of classic 1950s creature-features that took their OG films formula and went balls to the wall with it. Landis has said the Wolfman did inspire him but AAWiL but is standalone and not really a remake.

[@sonofspock1]

Basically The Fly and The Thing are the two best remakes ever, both by incredible directors. Just FYI, Cronenberg's son Brandon is now a director, his third film comes out this year and if the first two are anything to go by, it should be very interesting. If you want to see David Cronenberg's acting range (and directing without being the director), maybe take a look at "Nightbreed".

[@SlytheyTove]

Funny thing about Nightbreed for me: Fantastic movie, both the theatrical and the Directors cut, but weirdly enough, I felt the theatrical version had the better ending tbh. Yeah, the directors cut offers more story, characterization, depth in the overall story and feels richer because of that, but the ending of it was just... meh. Whereas the ending of the theatrical release felt rushed and chaotic, but at the same time, iconic, and made you want more soooo bad! It's a Conundrum for me: One has more substance to satiate the pallet, but the other leaves a more lasting impression, and makes you want seconds. Idk, Have you seen both versions? Does anyone else feel similar?

[@sonofspock1]

@@SlytheyToveI understand you feeling that way, I've seen both too, and read Cabal way back when the film came out. I love both versions, they each have their merits. I have always wanted a good TV adaptation, one that continues the story and gives us more of Midian. Sadly it would probably not be done well (or at all), today.

[@AngelGroves]

This is awesome! I had no idea his son directed now. I need to watch more of Cronenberg's stuff, in general, and I guess now I'll have to check out his son's as well. Also, thank you for the "Nightbreed" suggestion. Perfect.

[@noirgatherer]

You left out 1978’s invasion of the body snatchers

[@gregorygant4242]

The 80's had the best practical effects of any time . Today's CGI is good but you can't beat properly done practical effects , they are superior to any of today's CGI IMHO . And the 80's had some of the best practical effects in films !

[@rneelymedia9152]

I so admire how well this film is, and yet I believe i’m one of the few that finds it more sad than gross. Many get desensitized from the tragedy by the gore, but that never was the case for me. I also think Howard Shore’s music was worthy of an Oscar nod.

[@jermainehaslam5634]

I agree, the tragedy of Seth's deterioration outweighed the gross moments for me and incredible movie overall.

[@AngelGroves]

I agree completely and debated between "Sad" and "disgusting" in the title so much, as well as between "masterpiece" and "romance". It's incredible...and heartbreaking. Also, YES. Howard Shore is amazing and this was just another example of that. Loved the score!

[@brom00]

You can't go wrong with a David Cronenberg movie. Goldblum and Davis were married for a few years. Two fun films they're both in are Earth Girls are Easy and Transylvania 6-5000.

[@carn9507]

Earth Girls also a fun early film for Jim Carrey before he really hit it big some years later too. :)

[@Madbandit77]

Goldblum actually worked with Cronenberg before, acting-wise, in the underrated noir comedy "Into The Night", directed by John Landis (Animal House, The Blues Brothers).

[@victorewah2659]

What were your thoughts on Cronenberg's film Crimes of the Future(2022)?

[@brom00]

@@victorewah2659 have yet to see that one.

[@victorewah2659]

@@brom00 Personally I enjoy weird films because they typically explore new ideas but even for me Crimes of the Future proved to go a step beyond weird but I would still recommend a fan of Cronenbergs work giving it at least one viewing to make their own assessment of the film.

[@SillyPom]

You have a truly beautiful heart. Just know that. To look past the sci-fi trappings and nightmarish body horror and see the tragedy beneath it all, that was the highlight of your reaction to witness. Even as a kid first watching this (on classic HBO no less) and not yet fully understanding the adult interactions, it still always struck me how the fly creature's design was made to look grotesque yet somehow sad at the same time. Your face during the final scene says it all. You can't help but feel sorry for everyone in the final moments. Yes, even Stanis to some degree. This is a remake that truly understood and delved fully into the classic movie monster depiction; terrifying but tragic. As always, so awesome to watch along with you. Also, your feeling like the headphones were sticking to you at the end there was great. That is exactly the effect that David Cronenberg's ideas and visuals tend to have on people. I can only imagine what kind of modern-day body horror film he would make about live streamers, possibly becoming addicted to their craft and physically fused to their technology. 😕

[@AngelGroves]

Wow. I appreciate your comment so much, as always. You have no idea. Thank you! This movie, more than anything to me, is a romantic tragedy, and Cronenberg was able to portray that PLUS add so much more with his choices in the making of this movie. I'm so impressed, and yes, heartbroken too. I love you pointed out how the design was able to be grotesque yet so sad....exactly. And right?!? I can only imagine how he would depict a modern day horror about that. Wonderfully and tragically, I'm sure. Thanks, again, and see you soon for the next one!

[@marie-helenemartel7147]

Geena Davis gets to me every time I watch this movie. Amazing film. Amazing acting.

[@Tony-ol9ru]

This is my all time favorite horror film, Greek tragedy and love story all wrapped into one.

[@AngelGroves]

It's so good!

[@DanJackson1977]

Makeup FX guy on this Chris Walas is also the genius behind Gremlins' FX. If you want more Jeff Goldblum from this era, you have to see Buckaroo Banzai (1984)... I might've mentioned it before but it's so much fun and has an insane cast.

[@AngelGroves]

I'm so glad you mentioned it again! Keep mentioning it until I watch it...seriously. I need to! lol Also, that's awesome the makeup FX guy Chris Walas did Gremlins' FX. He is INCREDIBLE.

[@Shadowking81]

This was and still is one of the weirdest strangest movies 🎬 I've seen. Saw this as a 5,6 or 7old at some point in the 80's when my mom had it on and me and my brother were watching it with her on TV 📺

[@mr.crumbles2557]

Do you remember how censored it was? I remember TV censoring of that era to be pretty hilarious

[@Shadowking81]

@mr.crumbles2557 I failed to mention we had a black box (the hacked ones) so we got to watch uncensored and free HBO and other cable channels 😂 so no....I've never seen censored or cut versions of movies really. I did recently as a year or 2 ago see a censored version of Robocop 1987 on KZbin here and it wasn't watchable to me 🤣 it was hilarious but yeah it's terrible and rough to sit through. My 80's kid years were my favorite, I had parents that never restricted what I was watching with my brother or by myself, we watched Commando so many times, watched The Blob, The Thing, Halloween movies, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday The 13th, Lethal Weapon, Terminator, Aliens, Predator the list goes on, all uncensored. We had the VCR hooked up and had recorded everything on VHS 📼 so we had a stockpile of hundreds of VHS 📼 of the movies so we can watch over again at will. Good times 😂👍

[@AngelGroves]

Aw. I love this. Thank you for sharing! And I can see how this is still one of the strangest movies you've ever seen. It's strange and wonderful...and romantic and tragic. Love it!

[@Shadowking81]

@@AngelGroves you're welcome 🙏 👍🤘

[@davidmeir9348]

Chris Wallas and Stephan Dupuis got an Oscar for make up for the fly transformation and the giant fly animatronics at the end. Even almost 40 years later it holds extremely well and is grossly impressive. Jeff Goldblum might have given the best performance of his career. Geena Davis was also excellent and the chemistry between them is helped by the fact that they were a real couple at the time.

[@rael2099]

I'm glad to have been an 80s kid. I got to see so many of these great movies in theatres or in t.v. shortly after they premiered in my country (yes, they were swift in moving them to the small screen). I read somewhere that Cronenberg was inspired by the AIDS epidemic that was an absolute nightmare in the 80s, and you can see how the disease destroy the lives of everyone involved slowly. I saw this one in theatres, people was grossed out but absolutely glued to their seats. First time body horror made such a huge and mainstream impression, more than The Elephant Man did a few years before (another movie you must see, its not horror or action, but the acting is phenomenal, specially John Hurt's). Many people have recommended to you to watch The Blob,. Also An American Werewolf in London. No way you can lose with both. Excelent films too. Another one that is a classic is Life Force, directed by Tobe Hopper. So many great movies back then...

[@carn9507]

Awesome. Classic movie and one of the best remakes ever. And yeah the practical effects and make up hold up superbly. 🙂

[@AngelGroves]

They really, really do. I wish I saw effects like these more often in today's movies.

[@zestydude87]

Great reaction...so good to see someone who appreciates the practical effects in a movie

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you so much! I wish more movies today had effects like this.

[@darkhorse1280]

Another Geena Davis movie that I highly recommend (and arguably her greatest role) is The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996). Written by Shane Black, who also wrote Lethal Weapon and The Monster Squad. One of the most underrated action movies of the 90's. Definitely add it to your list!

[@cyberingcatgirls7069]

I have it on DVD.

[@ange1098]

Groovy

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

The Long Kiss Goodnight is far from Geena Davis's best movie. It's also far from Shane Black's best movie. Thelma & Louise, The Fly, The Accidental Tourist, and A League of Their Own were way better roles for Geena. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Nice Guys, Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 2, and The Last Boyscout are way better movies than The Long Kiss Goodnight.

[@darkhorse1280]

@@bloodymarvelous4790 That’s why I said “arguably”. Reading comprehension isn’t your strong suit, is it? Also, your subjective opinion doesn’t mean that you’re right. Plenty of people seem to agree with me by upvoting my comment. Imagine getting worked up over a movie opinion… 😂

[@richlisola1]

Yes!

[@olternaut]

I liked that Jeff Goldblum's character wore the same thing every day like Einstein. Steve Jobs did the same thing with the turtleneck sweater, jeans, and sneakers he wore every day.

[@darkhorse1280]

@7:37 The Fly was filmed entirely in Toronto, Canada, which also happens to be the hometown of both David Cronenberg and Howard Shore. That was the Manulife Financial building, located in downtown TO. @22:21 The guy he arm-wrestles in the bar is famed Toronto boxer, George Chuvalo. He's most famous for going the distance twice against Muhammad Ali. Ali was quoted in saying that he was the toughest guy he ever fought --- couldn't knock him out!

[@DVDNewsFlash]

This was a remake of the 1958 original that spawned two sequels. You should check other flicks David Cronenberg directed like SCANNERS, VIDEODROME, THE DEAD ZONE and EXISTENZ.

[@Madbandit77]

Also SHIVERS, RABID, THE BROOD, NAKED LUNCH, DEAD RINGERS, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, EASTERN PROMISES, A DANGEROUS METHOD and CRIMES OF THE FUTURE.

[@AngelGroves]

I just added Scanners to my list on HBO Max, because it recommended it to me...I had no idea Cronenberg did it!!!

[@shainewhite2781]

I was just thinking about this movie! It's one of my favorite Sci Fi Body Horror films, which you should watch on an empty stomach. The film was a box office and critical success making $60 million dollars against a $10 million dollar budget. It won the Oscar for Best Makeup.

[@AngelGroves]

I see why this is one of your favorites! So incredible, beautiful, and tragic. It's so cool that their budget was $10 million. AMAZING success! It deserved that Oscar, for sure. WOW. Thanks for your comment, as always! :D

[@mistofoles]

Jeff's first movie was DEATHWISH ( 1975 ) , he played one of the muggers. Later, he starred in the TV series TEN SPEED AND BROWN SHOE ( 1980 ).

[@georger.3489]

Different to the Thing is, that it shows all the sadness and despair that happen when a human slowly turns into a monster. Amazing reaction as always.

[@dejaalston8672]

The Fly is one of the greatest and scariest science fiction horror movies of all time. The story, performance's, music, images, astomphere, tension, direction, special effects, and cinematography was absolutely and positivity horrifying and terrifying.😰😱 Jeff Goldblum did a phenomenal and spectacular job portraying Seth Brundle as he put tons of emotion and depth into his role. It also gives a insightful and articulate representation of humanity, morality, tragedy, romance, love, loss, and emotional resonance. It was decent. To this day I still watch it and I consider it a classic. It never gets old.😍😎👍💯

[@neophenom]

This movie has a lot to offer. A passionate romance, sci-fi, body horror, heartbreak, drama, it's all done so perfectly. I've been watching this one since I was like 10, and over thirty years later, I still find myself touched by it. Something that really gets me now is the feeling of inevitability brought on by disease and how dehumanizing and isolating that experience is. At the time it was made, it was an allegory for AIDS, but for me, given personal experiences would be cancer. Seeing someone you love, getting that diagnosis, going through those changes until you have to just watch them dissappear, is life changing. Perhaps we all see something different based, on ourselves, but that is what art is all about. Concerning this video, really appreciate the reaction, and response to all of it. Especially the romance, the acting, effects and the music. From the Fly to Lord of the Rings. Talk about establishing yourself.

[@toddhill7483]

Thanks for the reaction. A classic. Favorite Goldblum film is.............The Fly!

[@jermainehaslam5634]

This is my favourite Goldblum film without a doubt, he had so many different layers to his character that makes the role standout the most amongst the other roles he has.

[@Nicolas.Vincent]

The "Help me!" Scene is a call back to the original The Fly film. That iconic scene when they're looking for The Fly with the head of a man, and they find it trapped in a spider's web, screaming "HELP ME! HELP ME!" It's easy to miss, but that line is at the very end of the Cronenberg trailer. Nile Rogers even wrote a song called Help Me which is playing in the club during the arm wrestling scene. When you think about it, this story is really just a bit of a lame love triangle, where one of the three contracts a terminal illness, but with the added Sci-Fi and Horror elements and Practical FX, it easily stands out as one of the single greatest Horror stories ever told, and is easily one of the greatest Horror movies we will ever see 🥩🪰

[@stewmass3018]

Incredible movie, my #2 for sci-fi of all time, only surpassed by The Thing. It is my favorite Jeff Goldblum movie, but for Geena, that honor has to go to "The Long Kiss Goodnight", another fantastic movie with dialog that just won't quit.

[@ripley_hicks_newt_86]

I'm a guy and was 18 when I saw it in the theater in 1986. Back then, I just thought it was a cool horror movie. When I watch it now it hits differently, that's for sure. Also, I think it's one of the most plausible science fiction / horror movies. Apart from the ceiling walk scene (which is a little bit unrealistic) everything else could probably happen like this if the DNA of a human and fly would be spliced together. The transformation would manifest itself first, where new cells are formed. So it would start where a wound heals and on the skin. Also the move begins, the story happens and then it ends, no fluff. Just great. And great reaction BTW 👍Subbed!

[@putinscat1208]

'The Long Kiss Goodnight' 1996, is maybe one of the best movies with Geena Davis.

[@chrispittman8854]

The machines design, like so many aspects of this film, were pretty brilliant. The pods resemble fly pupa casings.

[@jumblechaos9035]

Thank you so much for making this one of my favourite films again. I really loved it when I first saw it, mostly for the body horror - in fact, it was the first time I realised I was into a particular director. I’d seen Cronenberg’s Videodrome not long before, and after seeing this I was like “Ok, this guy’s my kind of weird!” But I went off gore as I got older, and that was really all I remembered about The Fly, so it sort of dropped off my radar and I haven’t watched it in years. But watching your reaction gave me a completely new appreciation of it - the horror only works because the movie does such a great job of establishing Brundle and Veronica’s characters, and especially their relationship. The real horror is in how the teleportation brings out the worst parts of his personality, and how that ruins what they could have had. To be fair, what happened to him physically probably ruined a few things too! Brundlefly is definitely NOT cute

[@Captain_Caveman1981]

The earliest movie that I can remember Jeff Goldblum in, was a small part in the movie Death Wish. Considering the crush you have on him though, you probably wouldn't like the type of character he plays in that movie. Haha

[@terryhughes7349]

Great reaction. Cronenberg did a clever job with this remake. Very entertaining. Funnest line: "I'd like to be the first insect politician"

[@AngelGroves]

Jeff Goldblum's acting (really all of their acting) was so incredible. YES, terrific line! There were many great lines! I' really impressed with this movie, all around. Thanks for the comment!

[@IggyStardust1967]

Hi there, Angel Groves! To answer your question at the 45:38 mark (and the unasked question right before then), I saw the original version of The Fly on television back in the 1970s, and it was creepy as Hell to a child in the single-digit ages. It didn't "traumatize" me, like "The Omega Man" did, but I was only 6 when I saw that one. Side note: If you haven't seen The Omega Man, I recommend seeing it before "I Am Legend" (assuming you haven't seen that one yet, either). In fact, you COULD do an "I Am Legend Book to Movie Adaption Marathon" if you want to do something interesting that no one else has done. It's been adapted to the Big Screen 3 times: "The Last Man On Earth" (starring horror legend Vincent Price), "The Omega Man" (starring Charleton Heston), and "I Am Legend" (starring Will Smith). Getting back to my original point of this reply... I did see this version of The Fly in theaters. I was 19 years old at the time it came out. I also saw the sequel to this (The Fly II) in theaters when it was released. Have a wonderful day!

[@FlangoKhan3968]

Hi hon! An amazing reaction again! You never fail to get the essence of any film you watch, truly incredible! I saw this one in theaters when I was 18 I believe, and loved it! Acting, effects and storytelling are all fantastic. Keep doing your stuff Angel! Your killing it! Love it! Should have put this in, but forgot! 🥴 Have a look at Fly 2. It's not as good but is well worth watching and it completes the circle so to speak. I rather enjoyed it ! 👍👍😁😁

[@AngelGroves]

Aw. So kind, as always! :D Thank you SO MUCH!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Really. NICE; I love you got to see this one in theaters! And at 18? That's pretty perfect. And cool, I will have to check out the sequel! Thank you, again! See you soon for the next one!

[@MrMousley]

@@AngelGroves The sequel is OK but you do have to ask yourself the question ''As much as Veronica loved Seth, would she have actually had the baby?'' Geena Davis obviously thought ''No'' because she refused to be in it and her character was killed off quite early on in the film.

[@tomstanziola1982]

I love DOCTOR WHO as well, Angel. I've seen every episode of the classic series and the new version. And I'm a lifelong fan.

[@ak6905]

Hands down, my favorite reaction to The Fly. Became a new subscriber. Watching The Thing reaction, now. 😊

[@joebalusikiii5811]

David Cronenberg is the undisputed master of the body horror genre...and he was very wise to tap Chris Walas to helm the SFX & make-ups. Other Cronenberg films worth checking out: VIDEODROME DEAD RINGERS...and his masterwork, SCANNERS

[@sorcerer800]

Imagine taking a date to see this on Valentine's Day! ❤🪰 The building is the Manulife North Tower in Toronto. David Cronenberg was born in Toronto and filmed a lot of his movies there.

[@AngelGroves]

THANK YOU, for letting me know about the building! Love it. Thats makes so much sense. I need to check out more of his work. So good.

[@pamelalee1508]

Did you know Geena and Jeff married after this film ?... She's played everything from a swashbuckling pirate to a contract assassin... Both of them were favorite actors of mine in their time on the big screen... 🌿🌿🌿

[@r4umediaentertainment831]

One of my all-time favorite movies. Absolutely phenomenal effects, and equally excellent acting. This might also have my favorite score by Howard Shore; I love his music for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but his scores to this film and Silence of the Lambs are probably my two favorites of his. The combination of the gradual physical transformation with Seth’s changes in personality really make you feel like you’re stuck in a nightmare that keeps getting worse and worse, which works perfectly with that gut punch of an ending, which I believe is perfect (they filmed a few additional scenes that were supposed to take place after the ending scene, and they ultimately decided that the abrupt and tragic ending they went with was the better choice). Also, the tragedy and the transformation in the film are meant to be an allegory for AIDS, which was heavily on the rise at the time.

[@cosmicdraco7041]

Now you are getting into my true favourite movies angel. I cannot say enough about how phenomenal this movie is. And my favourite Jeff goldblum film. Quite a sad story too. As always stay amazing

[@AngelGroves]

Your comments always make me smile. Seriously. Thank you! Yes. this movie is really a beautiful, romantic tragedy. I'll see you soon for the next one, cosmic draco!

[@cosmicdraco7041]

@@AngelGroves glad to hear you like my comments, stay phenomenal and cannot wait to see more videos angel.

[@jeffrelowe9393]

Watch Jeff Goldblum in “The Big Chill!” Not only his best performance, one of the ten best movies ever made (IMHO).

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you!! I need to check that out, for sure.

[@SammyM00782]

Heyyyy!! I don't know why YT hasn't been showing your videos uploaded, but I missed ya lol. So glad to see your channel growing! Great video miss.

[@SammyM00782]

One of my favoritest movies ever from the 80's was Krull. I was pretty little when I finally saw it, but I'm gonna say MAYBE half your audience even knows what it is. It's cute, and you seem like you like a good fictional love story :-)

[@zmani4379]

Amazing reaction - IMO only 2 films have tapped Goldblum's full range and power - this one and Deep Cover - Howard Shore was known as Cronenberg's main composer (another great Shore movie is The Yards) - 2 other masterpieces like this are Dead Ringers and Lynch's Mulholland Drive - Cronenberg is a poet who had a brilliant run in the 70s and 80s, peaking w Fly and Dead Ringers - his best include Shivers, Brood, Videodrome, and then w Dead Zone he raised his level emotionally and did these 2 next - Crash is also visionary - he did fascinating experiments like Naked Lunch and Spider, then hit another stride w Viggo Mortensen w History of Violence, Eastern Promises, and Dangerous Method (Cronenberg's Merchant-Ivory film) - Maps to the Stars is also strong (his Mulholland Dr film)

[@Waldorf-2020]

This movie is so interesting from a character stand point. The nice guy turns into a monster and the stalker ex saves the day. You don't see that too often. Not only plays with expectations, but it adds to the tragedy. A Jeff Goldblum movie that no one has ever heard of is 'Vibes'. It's a little silly, but fun.

[@victorzuniga233]

Your reactions were adorable! You should watch more of director David Cronenberg's films, specifically his body horror films like Videodrome and Scanners. This film is definitely one of his greatest body horror films and one of the best Horror movies ever made.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, awesome, I definitely want to check out more of his work. he's incredible! And thank you so much!:)

[@dunringill1747]

Nice reaction. Another good Horror Sci Fi Thriller to watch from the 80's - also directed by David Cronenberg - is Scanners (1981).

[@olatron]

This is a film I've grown up with. Great to see what a fresh pair of eyes thinks!

[@carn9507]

Seth got himself a fresh pair of eyes too. :P

[@TheRealMirCat]

My favorite Jeff Goldblum thing was the show Tenspeed and Brown Shoe. It was an odd couple type show where they were private detectives. In it, Goldblum was an unassuming blackbelt.

[@edwardjohnson6744]

My favorite Jeff Goldblum movie IS THE Fly, and I also consider it his greatest performance. He is also THE STAR of this movie. Whereas 99% of other popular Jeff Goldblum movies, he is a side character, or one of many in an ensemble cast.

[@ricitizen]

Outstanding movie. Amazing practical effects. Indeed, it was a disgusting masterpiece.

[@linthal03]

Another great Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis move is Earth Girls are Easy. It has both of them, as well as a young Jim Carey. Its a Sci-fi comedy musical. I highly recommend that if you are a fan of his.

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you!!! I really want to check it out!

[@madawcofarreat2348]

Such a great reaction. Definitely wanted to give you a hug at times. Keep being you.

[@madawcofarreat2348]

I'd also highly recommend the commentary track with Cronenberg, it's on KZbin and very cool to hear his insights and reasoning. Very intelligent dude :)

[@davidterhune8277]

Hi Boo, hi Angel! Another great reaction from you guys. I've always been a fan of monster movies since I was a kid and actually enjoy the Universal Pictures classics from the '30s and '40s like "Dracula", "Frankenstein", etc. Back in those days special effects weren't as awesome so those movies often relied on great storytelling, unlike later movies that relied on shock and gore. For me this remake had a lot going for it and surpasses the original. Although it could not exist without the original which deserves respect for coming up with the story in the first place. I don't expect you to react to it but maybe on your own time the original is worth seeing, if for no other reason than to appreciate David Cronenberg's take on the story. It's less disgusting but in it's own way pretty trippy. Thanks SO much for letting me hang with you guys - let's do it again some time?

[@AngelGroves]

Hey, David! Aw. Thank you SO much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! I'll tell Boo too. :) I really need to check out those 30s and 40s movies liked Dracula and Frankestein, etc., that you mentioned. I've been meaning to! Also, yes I do want to see the original of this one as well, at some point. Like you said, if only to be able to appreciate Cronenberg's take on it even more. He is incredible! Yes, we sahll do it again soon! See you for the next one, David!

[@nonplayerzealot4]

I saw this at the movies w/ my dad when I was 10. I remember the women in the audience in particular groaning and saying Ewww!, etc. That was funny in its own right because the gross out factor in this was so over the top that you had the sense you were being trolled even before trolling existed. PS Davis n Goldbloom were married at or near that time. They were also in a comedy called Transylvania 6-5000 in 1985. Earliest Goldbloom flick I’ve seen was Invasion Of The Body Snatchers in 1978. Various reaction chans have been doing that one recently. He was in Silverado in 85, too. Saw that when it came out, good cast.

[@laraSemerad]

Boo is a perfect name for your cat and I just started to watch your movie options. Thank you.

[@putinscat1208]

They made a 'Fly 2'. While not as good as this one, it is interesting.

[@brom00]

The original film is also a fun watch. The result of the teleportation is more straightforward and not graphic at all. It might elicit a laugh by today's audience. It was spoofed on a Simpsons' Halloween episode. That being said, the story is affecting as well as it's ending.

[@nmt2k2]

David Cronenberg was very much into body horror. And this movie is absolutely no exception.

[@DMichaelAtLarge]

The original 1958 "Fly" was definitely orders of magnitude tamer than this one. It was a typical sci-fi B-movie with a low budget. Yet it still had its own iconic scenes that are memorable, particularly the ending. Legendary horror B-movie actor Vincent Price was part of the cast.

[@samwiseterminator]

Liking the Zelda shirt. Eek, you ate at the start of a Cronenberg movie, lol. Visuals are amazingly nauseating. This is so great of a movie.

[@JJPlayes]

Her bundling up in a onesey just as tension really hits was perfect.

[@AngelGroves]

Haha, thank you! And yep...I think for my next Cronenberg film I'll keep the snacks away. lol Thanks for the comment! :)

[@ErnieTrinidad]

When I was a child I always felt a bit squeamish during the really gross stuff. However, in 1982, when I watched The Thing this kid simply could not take his eyes off the screen. I was utterly engrossed and wondered just how they pulled this stuff off. Decades later I wrote about it in "My Favorite Horror Movie." Cronenberg's "The Fly" won an Oscar for Best Makeup Effects. Now that you've seen The Thing and The Fly you must see The Blob. The three films are considered by many to be the Holy Trinity of '80s horror remakes.

[@joshualopez3260]

Nobody remembers Inside Out Boy! I reference him at least 10 times a year and then have to tell the continuing story of the kid who accidentally swung over the bars.

[@panther332]

Just subscribed. Loved your reaction to this great movie. When this movie was in the theater a lot of people got sick and had to run out to the bathroom. You held in there very good.

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, WOAH! I was curious if people got sick in the theaters! Thanks for letting me know. Not too surprised. It was INTENSE....but perfect. :) Also, aw. Thanks for the sub, and I love you loved the reaction! I'm happy you're here at the start of the channel! See you soon for the next video!

[@PuppetDungeon]

Loved your reaction! The story continues in the sequel, and it's definitely worth checking out as well. I must have watched this film a hundred times on vhs... but I hid behind a box of Jujyfruits the first time in theater. (I was like... 11)

[@AngelGroves]

Ummm YEAH! I saw a lot at a young age, but I can only imagine seeing this one then. SO great but i would have been hiding behind my candy as well. lol I love you've seen it so much on VHS. That's the best. :) Thanks for your comment!

[@tomstanziola1982]

I just love your hoodie, Angel.

[@sircdrom]

Great reaction! The Fly is really good and I agree the acting and chemistry between Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum really makes the movie (combined with the special effects). Favorite Jeff Goldblum movie is Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) which is also a remake of an older original from the 50s (1956) also starring Donald Sutherland, Veronica Cartwright and Leonard Nimoy. If you haven't seen it, it would make excellent material for a reaction on your channel. Just saying :)

[@AngelGroves]

I JUST watched Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978 one). It BLEW MY MIND. Best camera work and sound design ever...and story and acting was INCREDIBLE. I loved it so much. It was a bonus exclusive movie for SPACE tier Patrons on my Patreon. I'm debating whether to go ahead and put it on KZbin at some point too, though, since I loved it SO much. Thanks for your comment! I'm happy you liked the reaction. This movie is incredible.

[@sircdrom]

@@AngelGroves And like that: I became a Patreon! Looking forward to this reaction!

[@darrenbent7601]

One of the strangest splatter-fests of a horror movie that I've seen, but much better than the original B&W version. I still find this movie rather disturbing.

[@suddenlyfrogs1906]

I love all 4 of the 80s remakes of classic 50s films. I hope you watch the next two, The Blob and Invasion of the Bodysnatchers from 76 (I think) which also co stars an even younger Jeff Goldblum as well as Donald Sutherland. Also, I too can't go long without referencing Dr. Who, though I'm a classic series guy. I think The Fly 2 was a flop, but I quite like it as it does continue from this film, featuring bearded hand/foot guy.

[@Madbandit77]

1978, not 1976.

[@tonywestwood7792]

I very much enjoyed watching this with you. Thanks from England 🇬🇧.

[@martinboyle9163]

(Thanks for liking my first comment!) This lady has me anticipating her next show before I have even seen this one! (The Fly 1957 is my favorite horror movie after 1982's The Thing.*) I really think this movie succeeded in making the fly thing look real where the first movie failed miserably. I saw it in the theatre, and I could see where 80s horror was going after that. It's a landmark in special effects wizardry. The whole damn movie is chilling, no matter which version you see first. On that note, wait. Think about it. WAY more chilling than Freddy or Jason or Michael. It was an altruistic pursuit of science tragically arrested not through arrogance like Dr. Morbius, or hubris, like Dr. Frankenstein, but simply because some idiot making teleportation doo-dads left a window open when he was cleaning up the horrible messes he made when he hadn't quite perfected it yet, and now that it's perfect, say let's be the guy alone in the lab who just says, what the hell, let's give myself a little go and see what it's like... Creepier than Metamorphosis. This one flies. The protagonist is a tragic hero who has to endure a fate worse than death to be sure. In reality, I think the original had a much more compelling story, the hope of finding the other fly with the white head was what kept me encapsulated within the story's suspense. I LOVE both movies though, and I'm glad I've subscribed so I get to enjoy watching this as soon as the show was uploaded! ♥︎ This movie rocks! Best to you all! (* I don't consider RHPS to truly be in the horror genre, nor science fiction. I simply consider RHPS to be the greatest movie musical ever made.)

[@AngelGroves]

Your comment is so awesome. Thank you!!! I'll be watching the original The Fly at some point as well, for comparison. That's cool that's your favorite movie...and followed by The Thing. NICE! "Chilling" is a great description of this movie. Very chilling, and so well done all around. Also, tragic 100%. I almost named the title "tragedy" instead of "masterpiece". Thank you for subscribing. I appreciate it and really do apprecaite your comments! :) Also, omg YES. RHPS is....PERFECT.

[@zmani4379]

The 57 Fly is a very different experience, also quite shocking for its time - and that ending! - there's something about the simplicity of such a straight B movie, esp a strong one like that, that can yield unexpected gifts - whereas Cronenberg is doing something very different w this premise, much more complex and personal - I heard Cronenberg tell a funny story about his relationship w the original film - as I recall, he said when he was a kid the cinema had a contest where they promised some reward if you could prove the movie's premise was impossible - so little Cronenberg went up to the usher and said "so how come the guy's head shrinks and the fly's head gets big?" And the usher told him to scram - and he said he was furious at the time, so his film here is like his revenge lol

[@martinboyle9163]

@@zmani4379 Yeah, that ending... stays with me to this day. Best to you-

[@roberthunter4884]

David Cronenberg (gynecologist) is one of the greatest horror directors ever, plus he's written a lot. This version was good and I love all the actors, but I saw the original 1958 version as a kid, and personally I like the original better, and I think you'll like the ending of it better. Anyway, loved the review, love you and tell Boo hi 👋

[@longfootbuddy]

the jeff goldbloom movies i was most familiar with when i was still in mommys house, were deathwish (1974), in which he played a very small and despicable part.. the big chill (1983), where he played a very yuppy part.. the adventures of buckaroo bonsai (1984), where he played a very nerdy cowboy part.. but probably my two favorites were transylvania 6-5000 (1985), where he played a news reporter and runs into gina davis again part.. and framed (1990), in which he played an artist that sips whiskey and lives in an artist loft studio part.. many wet streets and wedding cakes in that one

[@AngelGroves]

I keep hearing about Transylvania 6-5000. I need to check it and some of his others out. That's awesome. Thank you for sharing and for the recommendations!

[@SubZeroCommander]

My favourite Jeff Goldblum movie? That would be 'Into the Night' (1985) with Michellle Pfeiffer & directed by John Landis. Its an action comedy & he's playing an imsoniac helping this mysterious Lady he met! Also notable: 'The Tall Guy' (1989), a british romcom with Emma Thompson & Rowan Atkinson; not much of a movie to remember except that hilarious scene where they demolish Thompson's apartment during the sex act ! 😂

[@victorewah2659]

@Angel Groves For this film to have been a remake of the original David Cronenberg did a spectacular job with his particular spin on it and The Fly had definitely went down as one of my favorite movies starring Jeff Goldblum. I would highly recommend watching the sequel film The Fly 2 which starred Eric Stoltz and Daphne Zuniga because if you enjoyed the first installment I'm pretty sure you'll appreciate the second as well.

[@Dystopian_Joe]

I like so much your reactions and I have enjoyed your point of view on the different aspects of The Fly at the end of the video. You deserve to have many more subscribers. See you in the next reaction. Greetings from Spain.

[@AngelGroves]

Greetings! Your comment is SO NICE. Thank you!!! I really appreciate it, and I'm happy you like the reactions. See you for the next one!

[@squarewave808]

Here’s a whimsical one for you: Time Bandits (1981). It was one of my favorites as a kid.

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you!

[@dmwalker24]

As others say, not anywhere near as much a horror film as it is a nightmarishly beautiful tragedy. Possibly my favorite film tragedy. The weight of the score also does so much to convey that sense of having to come to terms with knowing there'll be no happy ending. Awful, heart-wrenching, bleak, and yet beautiful.

[@robmann400]

I highly recommend the 1988 film, ‘Earth Girls Are Easy,’ starring Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

Angel when you said LOTR shirt, you thinking Howard Shore who did the score on this.

[@redfree9257]

A ton of movie suggestions for you: First Blood Top Secret! Predator Hard Boiled Tai Chi Master Desperado Chappie Ronin Four Rooms Mystery, Alaska The Rescuers The Rocketeer Tomorrowland The Bad News Bears Fly Away Home Blazing Saddles Short Circuit Mistress America A Crooked Somebody Higher Learning Defending Your Life Waterworld The Outpost The Rock The Game The Chase The Clovehitch Killer A Ghost Story Miracle Mile Cop Car Mars Attacks! See No Evil, Hear No Evil Gremlins & Gremlins 2 The Fifth Element The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou In Bruges Lord of War Big Fish The Prestige Office Space Falling Down Half Baked The Island From Dusk Till Dawn Starship Troopers Cube (the only good Canadian movie) True Romance North by Northwest Superman & Superman II Patema Inverted Dawn of the Dead & Day of the Dead Man on the Moon Tango & Cash The Great Escape Slither Ex Machina Ghost World Our RoboCop Remake And TV shows: Police Squad! Pushing Daisies The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Firefly Babylon 5

[@Brooklyn_Bleek]

If you want another Geena Davis movie to react to, check out a HIGHLY underrated action flick, "The Long Kiss Goodnight"! She plays the lead with an early Samuel L Jackson in the co-starring role. (I guess you can check out Cutthroat Island too, but look up the backstory of that movie and the outcome it had on the company that produced it, lol.)

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, cool! YES, I really do want more Geena Davis movies. I love her acting so much. That's a terrific suggestion. Thank you!

[@vagrant1714]

Love your reactions Angel 😂 I love Goldblum and Geena Davis to, but do yourself a favor and watch more David Cronenberg films 👌

[@AngelGroves]

I really need to!

[@keithmccollum9583]

Geena Davis was awesome in the Long Kiss Goodnight w/ Sam Jackson

[@ILLUSIONFUSION1]

John Getz was also in Blood Simple which is where David Cronenberg first saw him.

[@tomstanziola1982]

It's a tragic love story, Angel. Seth was careless at the wrong time, and it cost him his life. Very sad story.

[@victore6242]

hello... great reaction. one of my favorite remakes. original has Vincent Price, 1958. Favorite Goldblum movies: Earth Girls Are Easy, were he met his wife Gena Davis; Thor: Ragnarok; Death With, introducing Jeff Goldblum; Independence Day; The Grand Budapest Hotel.

[@AngelGroves]

Thank you so much! These are really great recommendations!

[@cyberingcatgirls7069]

My favorite Jeff Goldblum film in which he is a lead rather than part of an ensemble cast is Earth Girls Are Easy. It's silly but fun.

[@AngelGroves]

Nice! I really want to check that one out soon!

[@namco003]

Oh good, a Doctor Who reference from you. Now I know why I subbed. Still working on catching my son up to where I am so we can continue from where I stopped in the Capaldi season.

[@janstan8407]

The sequel was quite good. It's a different movie, it's it's own movie which is good. I'm sure you'll love it!!

[@Capnpugwash22222]

Probably the best remake ever .... Goldblum gave such pathos to the character it will never ever be matched. Bzzzz.

[@ctmdarkonestm]

the 50s version of the fly has one of the more memorable endings for a monster movie since you enjoyed this, id recommend Cronenberg's latest movie, Crimes of the Future. its not horror but still has some gross visuals used in service of telling a story about humans trying to deal with change

[@AngelGroves]

Oh, cool. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@danfreeman5301]

Canadian director Cronenberg took body horror to another level. And Goldblum. ...is amazing in every role!

[@AngelGroves]

I NEED to watch more Cronenberg movies! And yes, omg, Goldblum is epic. Thanks for watching and your comments, as always! :)

[@danfreeman5301]

@@AngelGroves for great Cronenberg...Existenz and Videodrome!

[@MrMousley]

This was the PERFECT ending to the film. The original idea that the film should end with Veronica and Stathis in bed with each other (he wearing a prosthetic hand) while she dreamed about Seth's baby being a butterfly, would have been WRONG WRONG WRONG !!

[@scgreek1114]

Movies, like any artform, are meant to evoke an emotional response. If it did that for you, it's successful. Your interpretation is on point. It's more a love story than sci fi. Yes, both this and "The Thing" are remakes of far less graphic 50's films. Another great Jeff Goodbye sci-fi film is "invasion of the Body Snatchers," Also a remake of a 50's classic.

[@jaydisqus3353]

Might I suggest you watch The Jerk. It would be a good palette cleanser for any horror film.