Review of The Perfect Host (2010) by Nick M — 12 Nov 2011

First and foremost, I think The Perfect Host is quite possibly one of the weirdest experiences I've had watching a film. Now, that doesn't mean it wasn't good. I quite enjoyed this. It's an offbeat, strange, and psychologically deranged film, that is a lot of fun to watch, and it seems like the actors were having a swell time as well.

There are many moments of wit, humor, all because of some pretty terrific writing. David Hyde Pierce was easily the greatest thing about this, in one of his best performances that consists of torturing a con artist and dancing on the table with imaginary people at an imaginary dinner party.

I did have a few gripes with this film; most notably the uncoordinated pacing, but that is made up by a terrific performance from Pierce and a pretty stunning script, along with a surprising twist, which is why it was very enjoyable watching The Perfect Host and I highly recommend the film.