Review of The Host (2006) by Ericc. — 07 Dec 2007
Kind of like what would happen if Wes Anderson directed an Asian monster movie. No, it's not scary (when are monster movies ever?). But the monster surprisingly takes a small role, as the family take center stage, and rightly so.
It's one of the best disfuncional families I've ever seen. Simply put, it's so much more than just a monster movie. The numerous themes are incredibly relevant (though the whole American ignorance thing might offend some people, even though the guy trying to be a hero and the jerk scientist were hilarious).
Monster movies never get respect come award season, but this flick has scored higher than almost all other foreign films, so why not atleast nominate it? It's got more heart and soul than all the shallow oscar bait.
This review of The Host (2006) was written by Ericc. on 07 Dec 2007.
The Host has generally received positive reviews.
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