Review of The Host (2013) by Jeannie K — 11 Nov 2013

Was I watching the alien version of twiligth?

This review of The Host (2013) was written by Jeannie K on 11 Nov 2013.

The Host has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jared B (438) on 07 Jun 2016

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By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 07 Sep 2017

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By David M (3,086) on 27 Feb 2018

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By Karen H (484) on 10 Aug 2017

2017-08-11 way better than expected, even though there were some plot gaps…

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By Lorenzo M (27) on 06 Aug 2017

A total useless dance between alien rationality and a girl who tries to be hard, which brings you to boredom as soon as he meets the boy…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 01 Jun 2018

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By Tanatswa D (2) on 27 Feb 2018

I could care less what other people say. This movie was awesome and the Book was Great too…

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By Shin D (59) on 12 Jul 2016

Ronan, you're so much better than this! I love you so much but you make a very wrong decision with this stupid movie…

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