Review of The Host (2013) by Brandon M — 08 Oct 2013

A terrible movie filled with mediocre acting, a hairbrained plot, and a structure that feels more like a few TV episodes smashed together than an actual film.

This review of The Host (2013) was written by Brandon M on 08 Oct 2013.

The Host has generally received mixed reviews.

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