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The Host (2013) 5.9
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Metascore: 36/100
Reviews: 101 user | 142 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Andrew Niccol |
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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.
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You will be one of us See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some sensuality and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 March 2013 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La huésped See more »Filming Locations:
Raleigh Studios Baton Rouge, Celtic Media Centre, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$10,600,112 (USA) (29 March 2013)Gross:
$13,629,301 (USA) (3 April 2013)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Written and performed by Skylar Grey
Produced by Alexander Grant and Jon Ingoldsby
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After Wanderer has inhabited Melanie's body, she goes to her bathroom and looks in the mirror. The camera man can be seen to the left of the frame in the mirror's reflection. See more »Soundtracks
"Slowly Freaking Out"Written and performed by Skylar Grey
Produced by Alexander Grant and Jon Ingoldsby
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The Host is one of those films I went to see for the actors and the hype. I have to say, it did amuse me when I saw the 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes this morning.
However, it wasn't as bad as most of the critics think. It did have its moments. Of course, the start is very weird as Saiorse Ronan starts talking to herself. Once you get used to it, it's not that bad.
The movie is also hilarious in some parts - both unintentionally and intentionally. Watch for the bit where Melanie/Wanderer is reunited with her family.
Some parts were also awfully cheesy, but often it seems to poke fun at itself. Don't worry, it doesn't overwhelm you with cheese, but it's enough to make you cringe or groan.
Also, some parts of the story which were actually interesting were not delved deep enough into. Having not read the book, I can't say how accurate the movie is, but it concentrates more on "Oh my god I like Jareeeed, Oh my God you like Ian!" than the actual, y'know, humans being invaded and taken over by Hosts. Maybe that was the fault of the author, but it did have a lot more potential in the actual storyline department.
Saiorse Ronan was great, as always. Some of the action scenes were also cool. And the storyline was a hell of a lot better than Twilight.
To sum up: it was hilarious, and there's cute boys (because that's why they made it hurrr). It wasn't as bad as some critics are saying, but it wasn't the most fantastic movie ever, either.