It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

A film who, for long time, remains as one of significant memories. for its admirable simplicity. for impecable drawing. for the sound. for the need to reflect about yourself front to a fly looking a secure place. the last scene is the best option for define a trip far to be usual. "The Fly" has the rare gift to propose questions. to be seductive. to use, in brilliant manner, an idea who becomes significant. in the context of period, it could be perceived as a parable. but it is only an angle to see it. because, in fact, it is just a gem. and it is enough for recommand it to the large public.

"A Légy" is a visually impressive animated short from Hungary, which in less than three minutes is able to show a day in the life of a fly.The animation from this short is fairly impressive (specially considering the time when this was made) having a very realistic style and a incredibly level of detail in every frame.The camera shots and perspectives used in "A Légy" were quite interesting, with many movements that would be difficult or impossible to make in a live-action format.Anyway, I loved the unique visual style that this brief animation had, being something way too ahead of its time. The Academy Award was very well deserved.9.5/10

I just saw this 1980 animated Oscar-winning short from Hungary on Cartoon Brew linked to YouTube. It concerns the point-of-view of the fly as it whisks through various grasses, windows, rooms, and houses. Everything is line drawings with no color with the camera swooshing through in a scenic panorama of speed. Besides the buzzing, you hear piano keys being banged on, windows slamming, and someone swatting. Then you hear human footsteps as that person gets the insect and takes it to a collection of other creatures of that insect's breed...Great visuals and well deserving of the Academy Award. Hard to believe so much was packed in just 3 minutes. A Legy is well worth seeking out.

This short, an Oscar winner, is an exceptionally detailed effort that can be a bit unsettling at first (particularly for anyone who has problems with depth-perception), but is a fascinatingly drawn and meticulously constructed animation and is a must-see if you like animation. Fortunately, it is currently in-print. Most highly recommended.