Reaction Paper: The Fly (1958)

It was entertaining and interesting indeed. The Fly, a 1958 science-fiction film has a great way of delivering a suspense scene. At first, I really didn’t focus on watching the movie. I thought that it was boring and lame since the picture is dull and seems old age. However, as the story goes on and the film is getting into the climax it somewhat entertained and interest me. I found it really entertaining as what the man looks after he exchanged body parts with the fly, though it is also horrible. The transporter device is also interesting at the same time. The film’s commentary on scientists and conduct of science is that even back then, scientists were definitely inquisitive on how great and far science could do. It was portrayed by the transporter device made by Scientist Andre Delambre. Through this, the film was able to convey to the audience that scientists are really inventive that they could create thing that the society thinks impossible. Furthermore, it also reflects that conduct of science is incredible, able to do things no one would imagine. I could consider that it is a play of morality since it involved the use of living creatures as a testing material thus putting life at stake in an unreasonable practice. The film reflects the view on science and technology during the 1950’s as practicable and remarkable in its own way. Though, it is not that advanced as today’s technology, science and technology in the 1950’s is pioneering. 

Kimberly M. Pacle

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