Splice (2010)

Splice is a Sci-Fi based film with supposed horror involved. There is no horror, just science based theme with utilization of DNA to manipulate nature. Two carefree scientists Brody and Polley who inject human DNA into a hybrid and come up with a part human, part reptile, part amphibious flying creature. Polley's character Elsa becomes so overly attached that it is scary.It's a well paced film with an unorthodox script detailing the growth of this hybrid and how it affects the tow scientist's lives. Throughout the film the focus is on the creature aptly named Dren and how it progresses. Greg Nicotero (TWD) had his hands in the design of the creature which is actually very well done.The film itself is carried by the story of how to have composite DNA interjected with other hybrids to create proteins or other chemical compounds to ward of or fight disease. I like the film, BUT there are flaws as it is predictable, little character development, but enjoyable nonetheless. I give it a solid 5/10

This is a very well constructed Sci-Fi movie. I've read it was sold as horror and actually the horror elements sort of bog it down. What it is a study of people playing god, bad parenting, social irresponsibility and killing the things you love. Adrian Brody and Sarah Polley are both great and Delphine Chanéac is wonderful as Dren. The special effects are very good in this and Dren seems very real. You totally accept her as this quasi-human creature and feel sorry for her situation, while still being afraid of what she might do. This story could've really gone in a different direction and the ending seems forced to bring about a climax. It's a very engaging and entertaining movie as it is and well worth the view.

I don't have much to say... Splice is a really fucked up movie, in the "Human Centipede" kind of way but less gross and nauseating, however equally disturbing to the bone. My face throughout watching was a grimace of discomfort and I'm pretty sure there was a certain part that had me screaming in disgust. I actually enjoyed it. If you're looking for something that pushes the boundaries of the shock effect, I recommend it.

(Note: I'm feeling lazy and its 3 AM so I'm just gonna repost my thoughts from the message board.) This film is, well it's a sci-fi psychological/body horror drama film with heavy ("beating you over the head with it" some of the more critical might say) Freudian overtones and a "playing God" storyline. But it feels like a Cronenberg film to me in subject matter.Sarah Polley is very good in it. (I wish she'd act in more films) and Adrian Brody also puts in a good performance.The CGI is quite good. By mainstream cinema standards, it's a very weird film. For that reason I wouldn't recommend the film to just Joe Six Pack down the block. It's also best watched alone...because a few scenes would just be really awkward to watch with other people.