15 Best Jeff Goldblum Movies Ranked Worst To Best

David Cronenberg's remake of a sci-fi cornerstone managed to become one of the best in both his own filmography and Goldblum's as well.

Cast as Seth Brundle, a gifted scientist who's hubris proves to be his undoing, Goldblum's unsettling performance has haunted viewers for generations. The body horror in the film, and the anguish of a sweaty, near-naked Goldblum in scene after scene grappling with the after-effects of mistakenly combining his DNA with that of a common house fly, are not easily forgotten — which, ultimately, is what every movie should strive to be.

Although this Goldblum classic is far more bleak than lighthearted trips through dino parks and the eighth dimension, it can't be understated how effectively he brought this bizarre role to life. Even if that life is a vomit-inducing half human, half fly affront to nature.

"[Goldblum] brings his unique brand of charm to the film. Brundle is at once awkward and endearing, whether explaining why he wears the exact same outfit every day (he got the idea from Einstein) or waxing lyrical about teaching his computer: 'to be made crazy by the flesh," wrote the blog "Little White Lies" in praise of the film upon its 30th anniversary. "At first he's all ego, relishing his newfound athleticism and power. Because this is the '80s, he shows off through gymnastics and arm wrestling. Then, as he slowly morphs into what he calls the 'Brundlefly,' he spins through horror, disgust, denial, attempts to cure himself, and acceptance, before he ultimately takes a violent turn for the film's final act."