Monster movies have always captured audiences’ attention. From King Kong and Godzilla to The Blob and Jaws, cinematic monsters leave us both in awe and terror, as we contemplate our effect on nature.
In it’s bold continuation of the monster movie tradition, The Host is both shocking and surprising, but not because of graphic violence or exploited terror.
It breaks from genre conventions so quickly, that you are left off-kilter, not knowing what to expect next. It’s a monster movie that plays like the filmmakers have never seen another monster movie, and it’s a breath of fresh air in a rather stale genre.
The power of The Host is not it its originality or style, which it has in spades, it’s that the film’s politically-conscious themes resonate through contemporary events, while still providing thrills and chills with the coolest monster you’ve likely seen in years.
As if thematic depth and an exciting, original monster isn’t enough, The Host also has an amazing sense of humor. We follow the actions of a family of misfits as they break into the quarantine zone in search of their daughter who was taken by the “host,” yet is believed to be alive.
Their shortcomings and failures are both hilarious and devastating. Never once do you find yourself yelling at the screen because of the character’s stupidity. Instead, these are dynamic characters who make mistakes and don’t always succeed in the end. - The Host - Review at CinemaBlend
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