2013-68149

THE FLY REACTION PAPER

I did not know one fly could change a person’s life. I was quite confused at first because I did not see the relevance of the film’s title to the actual film. But then as the mysteries/secrets started to reveal, I became actually interested. It is both entertaining and interesting, in a weird way. Maybe because the concept of using fly as a fantasy element in the movie is rare. People see fly as a pest and this movie showed how one fly can ruin a scientist’s life and his family. One reason could be because it is an old movie so it did not have yet the technology for it to give that “fantasy/sci-fi” effect.

Being a scientist is rewarding, but it also has its downsides. And this film showcased exactly what can happen if a scientist, so hungry for the thought of discovering something big, failed. All just for the sake of science he would sacrifice the lives of an innocent cat and a fly. It was morally incorrect but in the end, when he turned into a fly, he realized that what he did was wrong so he made his wife kill him. He loves his family so much that he would not want them to suffer and let them see him looking like that.

It just shows that the science and technology during the 1950's is already advanced. For them to have the concept of teleportation is a proof that science and technology is starting to develop and is of importance to the citizens of the world.

                It is just sad that he had to sacrifice his life. But then this movie is a reminder that too much is always bad. Never be too hungry for something because it can bring about bad things. Learn to balance.