Review of The Host (2006) by Jamesl — 02 Aug 2007
A great monster movie that is deceptively simple on the surface. To fully appreciate this film, one must not only understand Korean cultural ideals, but also the attitudes of the various cliques and classes of the society.
Each of the four main characters represent familiar archetypes of Korean society. The jokes that seem like mindless slap-stick are often messages of satire. Most of the low ratings people give seem to be based on simplified views of the movie, which is like taking a literal interpretation of 'Alice in Wonderland' or 'Animal Farm.
This review of The Host (2006) was written by Jamesl on 02 Aug 2007.
The Host has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
Yes
No
