I agree, in all honesty, I wasn't suspecting a black comedy, I was suspecting a super serious and intense film and felt a little let down with it. My thing is a lot of people I talked to considered it to be one of the next biggest cult films and that kind of added to its over hyped nature.

I don't know. There's been talk of more of these. Even incorporating people into a ten segment human centipede.
Before I watched it, everything was "the most disturbing movie you'll ever see" etc.
I didn't take it so much as a black comedy as a failed attempt at a shock horror film.
Sure the surgeon is nutty, but none of that struck me in the least bit humorous.

I think I need a break from what the mainstream thinks is "good". I'll stick to the gore and sick stuff I know.

I have seen it once but that was quite a long time ago and forget about most of the parts, so lately I was eager to see it again mainly after watching the original which I included in my list of all time favorites.
Luckily a friend brought the dvd of Cronenberg's Fly (along with Polanski's The Tenant) for me from Ahmadabad, India who was there for an official tour in last month. But I haven't give it a watch yet, just waiting for a long & relax holidays.:)
Whenever any friend or relative going on abroad for a pleasure or official tour I always like to give them a list of dvds....in a hope to...if by any chance...they can find anyone of them...:D

How "cool" of u to say that. Charming, you must have oodles of friends

The Bannen Way (2010)

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>>: C-

La vie en rose (2007). To those of you that found this movie's time line distracting and unnecessary, stick with Hollywood simplicity if ya cannot keep up. The anachronistic editing here was the perfect tool with which to reveal the chaotic, dignified, and doomed life of the artiste that was Edith Piaf. The story brilliantly brought to life a rags to riches story of a woman who almost palpably looked to be involuting within herself save for when on the stage or otherwise singing, the only moment when her soul felt safe in this world. Her short life was stuffed full of hard and fast living, booze and drugs, but at no moment would we consider that her life was tragically cut short. Marion Cotillard's portrayal of Edith was nothing short of magnificent, forcefully becoming the tragic singer. The direction and editing were striking as well, flouting the "by the numbers" hum drum and instead weaving together a series of acmes and nadirs to bring to life Edith's troubled existence. Merci beacoup.

Cargo: Damn I loved this movie. I especially loved the fact that unlike Sunshine that went so incredibly stupid for the last third, Cargo stayed fairly realistic, hard sci-fi right to the end. Highly recommended.

From Paris with Love: Meh. It's an alright action flick, but Travolta just didn't really do it for me. I liked him in Taking of Pelham 123, but not so much in this one.

Anchorman: Holy shit what a terrible movie. A couple weeks ago I tried to watch this and turned it off after 15 minutes. Unfortunately I decided to give it the ol' college try and finished it. I seriously have no clue why so many people love this waste of time. What really killed it for me was the news team rumble. Yeah it was funny when Carrell pulled out the grenade, but it's like the scene was written by a 10 year-old. "Yeah dude. A grenade! Oh yeah? Well.. Well.. Then this guy is going to bring out a pitchfork! Yeah! Dude! Sick! Then.. Then.. Oh. My. Gawd! Let's chop off a guy's arm! Woah! Super awesome sickness!" *Puke* The outtakes during the credits were funnier than anything in the movie proper.

Rabid (1977). This is a B movie that is instrumental for the development of a director. As Cronenberg's second attempt at a full length flick, his primal message is felt if not understood in all of its disturbing glory. Blending corporate greed, apocalyptic disease, and sensuality into a horror genre flick seems a little ambitious, it nonetheless works. Technically a disaster, Rabid sets the stage for Cronenberg's later successes. Marilyn Chambers as Rosie exudes innocence and deadly sensuality in her role, revealing that casting this porn legend was genius in itself. Some of the acting was atrocious, with Rosie's boyfriend leading the parade of unskilled actors. The story itself was decent, though somewhat tiring if not repetitive at times. The direction reveals the budding talent that was to gift the horror genre with gems such as scanners and videodrome. Overall this is a worthy watch for horror fans and a must see for Cronenberg fans. Late.
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just jumped on the NetFlix wagon.....been watching some old 70s movies.


The CHOIRBOYS.....been ages since I've seen this one.....still had a few laughs....not as good as the book.

I wonder how many of you have seen this...

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Great film. Peter O'Toole at his absolute finest. Recommended.