Review of The Host (2006) by Chadshiira — 12 Mar 2007
Uneven acting by the lead actor(Kang-Ho Song), or rather, acting that's more appropriate for a comedy, sets the wrong tone for a film purported to scare us senseless. Arguably, the monster's appearance arrives too early in the film, but its descent from the bridge and splash is awe-inspiring and will lead an audience to silence.
"The Host" doesn't truly begin until the oldest son loses his childish persona and comes of age. His daughter is held hostage in a sewer(at least King Kong wasn't a pedophile), and it's here "The Host" starts to work.
The monster does something that belongs in the annals of grossness. Now we're a little scared. This creature stops being a CGI effect and is transformed into something on par with Gollum, a fictive body that seems to be living and breathing on its own terms.
But what's truly striking about "The Host" is the film's willingness to kill off major characters. Apparenly, who dies in a South Korean event film is less predictable. And unlike many American event films, the final showdown against the menace is intricate and exciting.
This review of The Host (2006) was written by Chadshiira on 12 Mar 2007.
The Host has generally received positive reviews.
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