One of the top qualities of a sci-fi/horror movie is that it's just believable enough…and on that note, _The Fly_ delivers. With gene-splicing science and technology as developed as it is today, the idea that was presented in this movie back in 1986 - that a genetic decomposition/recomposition could go horribly wrong - is highly believable. Granted, the premise was exaggerated enough to make a "horror" movie out of it, but for a movie that is, what?....35 years old now?....this was exceptional. Today was not my first viewing of this movie, but by far the most enjoyable because I saw it as much more than a "gross horror movie"; it was a romantic tragedy with some horrific events that happened as a result. I definitely agree with other reviewers: Don't watch this while you're trying to enjoy a meal; there are certain aspect of insect life you simply don't want to learn about. This was the movie that introduced me to Jeff Goldblum, and (as he always is) he was superb in his role. With only three main characters (David Cronenberg makes a cameo as an OB/GYN in one scene), the story was easy to follow with no subplots or weird twists. Additionally, the musical score was spot on, the cinematography, everything was absolutely _par excellence_ about this. Even by today's standards, this movie ranks as one of the best sci-fi/horror movies out there.