Plot
When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.
Release Year: 2013
Rating: 5.9/10 (3,749 voted)
Director:Andrew Niccol
Storyline
When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.
Trivia: Dianna Agron auditioned for the role of Melanie Stryder. See more »
User Review
Unexpectedly great
Rating:
I was invited to "The Host" premiere last night and was very impressed
by the film. I'm not a Twilight fan and have not read the book; If
anything I was very suspect of this film and for whatever reason even
felt negatively towards it (in an eye-rolling manner).
That said, I found myself walking out of the theater quite surprised.
And yes, I still have my manhood and haven't transformed into "A
Hoster" or a "Hostling" or whatever they may call the new breed.
Honestly, I thought it had a wonderfully intriguing plot, good acting,
and I was completely engaged. Yes, there was a bit of "romantic
cheesiness" but it seemed to handle itself well and even poked fun of
itself at times for this fact. I think if it wasn't for the excellent
work of Niccol and Saoirse it might have easily slipped into laughable
cheese, but amicably doesn't. Plenty of sophisticated action as well as
thought-provoking concepts of love, loyalty, perseverance. A well
rounded film overall. I especially enjoyed William Hurt but all the
acting was on par.
Perhaps the Twilights were focused on teenagers but as a 30something
guy I really liked it. I would definitely recommend giving this movie a
chance to all. I'm just in the market now for a shiny silver Lotus.
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