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The Fly II
The Fly II

The Fly II

February 10, 1989· 1h 45m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.8

Martin Brundle, born of the human/fly, is adopted by his father's place of employment (Bartok Inc.) while the employees simply wait for his mutant chromosomes to come out of their dormant state.

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17 reviews·Last updated 2mo ago
Peak Moment

Martin tearfully euthanizes the suffering mutant dog with chloroform

7.8at 52m
Lowest Moment

Martin discovers the mutilated dog experiment in Bay 17

4.5at 20m
Biggest Swing

The film rebounds strongly from the horrifying dog experiment discovery to the emotionally powerful euthanasia scene, rising 3.3 points as viewers found genuine pathos in Martin's mercy killing.

The Fly II generates mixed reactions from critics who appreciate its superior special effects and some genuinely moving moments, particularly involving the mutant dog subplot. However, the film suffers from following too closely to the original's formula and weak romantic development. While the transformation sequences and final revenge provide satisfying spectacle, the overall execution feels like a competent but unnecessary cash grab that lacks the original's humanity and intelligence.

17 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Veronica Quaife gives birth to larval sac and dies
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Young Martin grows rapidly in Bartok Industries facility
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Martin discovers the mutilated dog experiment in Bay 17⬇ Lowest moment
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Martin befriends employee Beth Logan at Bartok Industries
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Martin tearfully euthanizes the suffering mutant dog with chloroform⬆ Peak moment
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Martin shows first signs of transformation into human-fly hybrid
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Beth surrenders Martin to Bartok as his transformation accelerates
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Martin destroys Bartok in violent revenge for his exploitation
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