The Host

2013 "Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love."
5.8| 2h5m| PG-13| en
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A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

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Evengyny Thanks for the memories!
VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
HeadlinesExotic Boring
Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.
douglascoleharrison First: I really enjoyed this movie. I love sci-fy and when it gets to be combined with a story of fully dynamic characters that show the heart of being what we would call human is deeper than being a homo sapien. An engaging plot riddled with surprising moments that showed me where I have room to grow in expanding my own understanding of how our differences are much less important that our similarities.Second: This is one of those movies that can best be appreciated by someone who enjoys the trailer. The movie is as advertised and from the heart. If you want to hold it to the public lens of what most people think is good then continue to read reviews written by people paid to write them for that general public. If you are less interested in an Oscar nomination and more interested in a store that speaks in your heart, then you probably shouldn't care about the TomatoMeter so much. Enjoy it if you thought you would before you looked up it's rating, you still will.
thausilveira Worst movie I've ever seen in the cinema.Really? How can someone likes this garbage?I wanted to go out from the cinema, but I was with my friends, and at the end of the movie I found out that everybody was thinking to get away from there.I wish I could give a zero to this movie.
fissorevincent Yes, the movie gets bogged down by some show-stopping incomprehensions, some hilarious bloopers and some bouts of overacting (ah, Diane Kruger...), but to be frank, it could've been much worse, and the end result is... enjoyable. The story does not require that much thought if you are in for the laughs, the acting can be decent at times, the music is enjoyable (well, it is the highlight of the movie), and in the end, you have passed a satisfying amount of time watching it. So all in all... OK.
mj68538 The plot was dull, ancient recycled cheese, the sfx, camera-work and locations weren't noticeably good, there was no excitement, but somehow I found myself sitting through this movie, mesmerized, drawn into it despite myself.And then I checked who played the part of Wanda, and realized why. Saoirse Ronan. I loved her performance in The Lovely Bones, and she's every bit as captivating in this. Must watch out for more movies starring her.As for the rest of it - imagine a soppy remake of Invasion of the Bodysnatchers with fluffy caterpillars...