The Host

  • A (INDIA)
  • 2013


MOVIE IS complicated dramatic original interesting annoying
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24 %
9 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 16
Negative reviews 54
Average Rating 1.9/5
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2.8
The Host is a step up from the endless metaphorical lectures and gaping plot holes of Niccols last film, In Time, but its muffled emotions, delivered .. Av Club
1.0
No, its mindless in a way that makes it an immensely dull movie thats almost impossible to sit through without dozing off. We Got This Covered
2.0
Three bodies plus four minds is some fertile arithmetic, but The Host cant be bothered with the intellectual or kinky ramifications of its setup. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Imagine Terminator 2s SoCal vistas looking similarly cut rate, and youll have a truly dystopian vision of the movies. Time Out
2.5
While devoted Meyer fans will certainly want to see it, less committed moviegoers will be harder to woo. Screen Daily
3.1
The Host is top heavy with profound, sonorous conversations, all tending to sound like farewells. Rogerebert
2.0
As Melanie, she lives on a dystopic Earth populated by alien body snatchers who invade humans and take them over. Ny Daily News
2.5
Its too bad that the lousy climax and too many thoroughly dopey characters (with dopey dialogue) muss it up. JoBlo
2.0
Even with a body snatching sci fi premise, The Host is a much more grounded film experience, prioritizing its central character story over the more se .. Screen Rant
1.3
While this might make for a diverting one woman stage show about body image issues, its an insurmountable impediment to creating a credible science fi .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
The Host has its high points, but it is for the most part deeply goofy. Philly
1.5
Meyer has concocted an extremely silly story made worse by Andrew Niccols ponderous, self important adaptation. One Guys Opinion
2.5
On screen, its just another chaste, action starved and absurdly talky action romance.And it has to be. Rogers Movie Nation
1.9
It wonders what the point of fighting for the survival of humanity is if the answer lies in the decimation of an entire species that has learned and a .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
The story concept is interesting, but it gradually runs off the rails and doesnt end up being as good a story as it should have been. Lariat
4.0
You might experience some loopy laughs here and there, but otherwise youll be miserable and hope its over as soon as possible. Screen It
1.9
Even the resourceful Ronan cant make this stuff play.Theres a lot of nonsense about the rebels trying to eradicate the Souls. Rolling Stone
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
1.5
No bloodsuckers or lycanthropes this time, however; now its all about glittery dust bunny aliens who have taken over all the human bodies and turned t .. The Wrap
1.3
Its almost a shame that Ronan, an otherworldly beauty with enormously expressive eyes, is so good in this howlingly bad alien bodice ripper. News Day
3.0
In the not too distant future, ETs who call themselves Souls, which look like a squirmy bundle of tiny fiber optic cables, have taken it upon themselv .. Film Journal
2.0
Its like the Knack put it in an album title: but the little girls understand. Az Central
3.1
And, if nothing else, the movie serves as an excellent substitute for the book: better art direction and a quarter of the adjectives. Boston
1.0
(Condon at least maintained a modicum of style and cant be blamed for writing the screenplay.) Mountain X
2.5
Ace stuntwork notwithstanding, the movie lacks a sense of danger and urgency. Star Tribune
0.5
bizarre Saturday Night Live sketch about a girl with a bratty alien inside her. Ew
2.0
The Host Niki Boyle 3 April 2013 This Stephenie Meyer adapted sci fi has some good ideas let down by dull scripting and wooden acting Whoever decided .. Flim List
1.5
Susan Grangers review of The Host (Open Road) Best selling author Stephanie Meyer (Twilight Saga) must be deeply disappointed with this adaptation of .. Susang Ranger
2.0
Too bad the movie is more of a frothy alien romance than a true science fiction thriller. Common Sense Media
2.5
Its never as unusual or interesting as the unjustly ignored Beautiful Creatures, but it is strange, and that counts for something.Its the kind of movi .. Movies
1.5
In spite of producing five of the most appallingly awful films I have ever seen, Stephenie Meyers Twilight book series made a fortune for the film ind .. Boston Herald
1.3
The Hosts one truly compelling element is the dimension it gives to its supposed villains. Slant Magazine
2.5
This sci fi love story has way more Harlequin Romance in its DNA than Harlan Ellison. Washington Post
3.1
An original sci fi vision from writer director Andrew Niccol, one that takes chances, falls on its face a time or two, and otherwise works as well as .. The Movie Boy
1.3
The Host is for people who couldnt handle the whirlwind pace of events in the Twilight trilogy and who prefer a love triangle unafraid to redefine, fo .. Chicago Tribune
1.2
The sight of Ronan speaking to herself as the alien as voice overs account for Melanie is titter inducing even before the standard Meyer supernatural .. Reeling Reviews
2.5
Stephenie Meyer has found a whole new way for teen girls to be conflicted about sex... Flickfilosopher
1.2
Its also no surprise that its just as horrible, if not even worse, than anything from the Twilight series.Its a dopey, dull, depressingly inert sci fi .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
The only reason I had any hope was the presence of Saoirse Ronan in the leading role... Blogs Indie Wire
1.9
As cheesy and silly as those movies are, at least theres an element of fun to them.The Host is just one long slog with a minimal payoff. ReelViews
2.0
Unfortunately, its cloaked in yawningly familiar teen romance terms and cries out for even a little seasoning of wit, irreverence, political smarts an .. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
The movie, though, doesnt have room for the slow build that Meyer clearly loves. The Atlantic
1.5
But sometimes the laughs that ripple through the audience are not in spots the filmmakers intended. Los Angeles Times
3.0
The teenage years can, dont we all know, be an alienating experience, even when you dont have an actual alien trapped inside your body.But such is the .. Variety
0.6
Do not consume The Host before operating heavy machinery. Side effects may include spontaneous coma or fits of giggling. Groucho Reviews
2.0
This is pretty silly stuff, Twi lite if you will, but played with maximum solemnity, no discernible humor and minimal excitement. Cnn
2.5
The Host desperately wants to provide a happy ending, which it does, in the most contrived way possible.Expect to roll your eyes. Aisle Seat
1.5
In the meantime, Saoirse Ronan will talk to herself over and over again for your entertainment pleasure.Strained, strung out and dull beyond belief, T .. Herald Sun
2.5
But Meyer, and the studios hunger for another high school blockbuster, win out in the end, making everything more juvenile.The plotting is trite. Nj
2.5
Up to this point, The Host has shown promise as a sci fi thriller, with an empathetic protagonist in Ronan and a hissable villain in Kruger.As with mo .. The Star
2.0
There are too many flaws to list, ranging from the gauche to the cheesy, and the internal self contradictions of the concept are too ridiculous to con .. Urban Cine File
1.0
Quickly gives way to annoying gimmicks, unconvincing dialogue, and inadvertently hilarious situations.
2.2
It really doesnt seem scary or even bad that aliens are snatching human bodies. Tamp A Bay
1.3
Theres lots more where that came from, but not nearly enough laughs to sustain a two hour movie where the extraterrestrials devotion to nonviolence se .. New York Post
3.0
Much like its forerunner, The Host features a complicated love triangle, cheesy dialogue and occasional action thrills. Nz Herald
1.0
Seriously creepy (and not in a thrilling way), Meyers foray into alien invasion reminds one of a sub par original Star Trek episode. Flicks
1.0
The Host is horrible.Its sloppy science fiction at its most mindless. Film Racket
1.5
There are moments of contrived jeopardy but mostly theres a lot of talk about not very much.Its pseudo philosophical sci fi, the kind that wants to be .. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
But like everything else brand Stephenie Meyer The Host is a mostly empty, dull and underwhelming genre re hash. Matts Movie Reviews
2.5
While the picture strikes a lovely chord with its poignant conclusion, much of what precedes it is frustrating in all the worst ways. Cinemix Tape
2.3
And thats pretty much what well have to put up for the next two hours as a lame premise is dragged down by terrible execution. ComingSoon
1.5
This very well may be the most absurd supernatural romance in young adult book to film history. Shockya
2.5
The rebellion can escalate all it wants, but if the enemy doesnt seem to care very much one way or the other, the suspense will stay exactly the same: .. Crave Online
2.0
Ironic, then, that this New Orleans shot film ends up being such a soulless affair. No La
3.1
The payoff isnt quite as satisfying as might be wished, proving both too convenient and a little too obvious in setting up a sequel. Scifi Movie Page
1.5
We spend most of our time in a cave which should appeal to all the tweenage spelunkers out there with virtually no sense of time and never any idea wh .. Streaming Quickflix
1.5
In fact, the story has amazing potential, but its squandered by shoddy writing, forgettable characters and painfully dull plotting. Fat Guys At The Movies
1.5
Stephenie Meyer is a curse on cinema and storytelling and science fiction and horror and art, and Niccol here is not helping. Film Blather
1.5
Yes indeed.Apparently one of the side effects of having a soul take over your body is the appearance of beautiful blue eyes, shining brighter than a s .. Media Mikes
3.8
The Host Sci fi fantasy.Starring Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger and William Hurt. Sf Chronicle
2.0
Oh, the silly movies we must endure. The Host is perhaps one of the most brain dead sci fi love stories to come along in many years. Movie Chambers
2.0
However, compared with the genuine thrills and emotional heart of The Hunger Games, this is a flaccid affair whose modest budget ($40m) is all too app .. Sky
1.3
An invasion of the body snatchers is preferable to realizing that the true horror perpetrated here is not on the characters but on the audience. Miami
2.5
Everything about Prince Caspian is just right in terms of cinematography, scope and vision; the tone is dark but hopeful, and epic but intimate. Eclipse Magazine
3.0
Wouldnt you know it, interplanetary teenage love is hard. The film is also only as interesting as that maudlin young love sounds.
3.0
It all feels weird and just a little awkward, but thanks to Ronan and the endless layers of well intentioned meaning, The Host finds enough schmaltzy .. O Canada
2.0
With strong suicide themes in an overlong 125 minute film clearly keen to be a 12A, the wordy interplay keeps the dramatic handbrake on for far too lo .. Birmingham Mail
1.5
It certainly isnt perfect, but give The Lone Ranger a chance if youre in the mood for some old fashioned western adventure fun. Alternative Lens
1.5
So in short, unless you are a pre teen girl with a less than C average, this movie is probably not worth your time. Google
3.0
But Niccol deserves some kudos for tackling a sci fi/adventure aimed squarely at the teenage girl demographic. Screen Space(Squarespace)
2.5
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0.6
Sadly, Ronan is a very good actor forced to do and say some very silly thing because Niccol provides some amazingly bad situations and dialogue. Dc5
2.5
Saoirse Ronans talents are wasted on a foolish dual part in this dull sci fi fantasy. Rss Feeds Usa Today
1.0
Stop hurting us with your crazy words and ideas.The Host leaves the land of sparkly vampires and journeys to a future Earth where aliens have invaded. Tucson Weekly
1.0
So badly scripted, performed and directed that it literally destroyed my faith in humanity. Sound Cloud
1.9
Good luck with that; The Host is a movie about a girl with two minds, and it barely has one. Madison Movie
1.5
Therefore, Admission chugs along slowly, playing more like a drama than a lightweight romance. Foresth Art Man



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