Simply Perfect

Fresh and Exciting

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

I like this horror movie. The monster they made for this movie looks realistic enough.

I LOVE monster movies, and I've been looking for this movie for a while, but I couldn't find it because of Stephanie Meyer's movie with the same name. Finally, Netflix added it. I really wanted to like it, but despite the other reviews, I've found the FX bad. The animation was amazing, but there was something odd and the monster seemed out of place, I think it was the texture. Maybe if it had some scales instead of polliwog skin (I guess that is what they wanted to achieve?) it would have looked better.Anyway, that wouldn't have matter if the movie wasn't boring. I just didn't feel anything (except from the scene with the pictures). The tense moments didn't feel tense, or maybe it is just my love for monsters. And some parts were too slow. But I had already watched half of it so I had to finish.However since there are people here that loved it so much, I suggest you to watch it, maybe you are one of them and pass a good time.

Movie: The Host (12)Rating: 4.5/5I was quite curious to see this film for multiple reasons including the presence of Song Kang-ho. But after I watched it, I realized there's a lot more to love, appreciate and remember as well. Bong Joon-ho's efficient direction holds the film, and the visual effects impress, too. The film's worth watching on a Blu-ray for its decent cinematography, visuals and action scenes. THE HOST is decently executed, and its not being excessively gory makes it an interesting watch for kids as well. They are bound to love it. The director's approach towards the film's genre is interesting and he binds action, emotions and thrills very well in the film. The screenplay is excellent, as the film doesn't take too long in setting up the story and characters. The editing too is a major plus.Technically, it's one of the best South Korean films. From visual effects to action scenes: everything is executed and presented very well. As far as the performances are concerned, every actor does a great job, but of course it's Song Kang-ho who takes the lead with his top notch performance. THE HOST is undoubtedly an excellent and memorable action-horror flick which is a must watch for anyone who loves watching films.

The first time I tried to watch this, I was drawn by all the raving reviews and the eye-catching special effect sequences in the trailers.But I just couldn't last the whole movie. The messy, over-the-top, all-over-the-place performances of the lead adult actors combined with the messy, unfocused narrative just turned me off. It was hard to focus on a main character; but each candidate (apart from the little girl) just was the sort of person who, in real life, would make you back away slowly so as not to attract attention, and find something entirely else to do, far away.So years later, again caught by all the praise the movie gets from all quarters, I made myself try again, and sit through it.This time I got it, I caught the sort-of center to the plot, and more or less enjoyed it. (The 7 is generous.) But I warn you. Aesthetically, it's not unlike watching a runny nose for two hours. If you would do such a thing.