Irony of the Fly

                The science fiction horror film, The Fly, has succeeded in catching the interest and curiosity of the viewers because it started with the mystery behind a wife killing her own husband and purposely admitting this crime. The connection of the fly to the said mystery was also thought-provoking throughout the movie and was brought to light with the revelation of the mind-boggling experiment mishap.

                With Andre’s disintegrator-integrator device misfortune, the film comments on how scientists should know their limitations in exploring possibilities and conducting experiments. Also, the film puts an emphasis in the value of life and playing false god as points in morality play. All organisms, from the smallest rodents the highest form of animals, the humans, are important and must not be experimented with.  Though with a good motive in helping with the advancements and progress of the human civilization, scientists must think better of the parameters they would go to satisfy their thirst for knowledge of the truth behind every prospect.

                The film also reflects the views on what was happening during the 1950s with the medical, nuclear power and spacecraft developments. The century brought about scientific and technological breakthroughs which help the people up to the present but not without a great price. Experiments were done with live human patients for medical innovations, natural resources depleted as countries test the abilities of nuclear power, and funds wasted in supporting the space race between governments. Sad to say, people think of their own leisure and convenience before the other’s welfare. With this, it seems like people created a monster within themselves which is worse than the physical monstrosity seen with Andre in his unfortunate venture.

                You are human not a god, after all. Know your limitations for always, the higher you fly, the harder you fall.

Karla L. Soliman
2013-09067
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