The Host is a 2006 South Korean monster film, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona and Go Ah-sung. According to the director, his inspiration came from a local article about a deformed fish with an S-shaped spine caught in Han River. The Host set a new Korean box office record, reaching 10 million tickets in just 21 days, and won Best Film at both the Asian Film Awards and the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
A monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and focuses its attention on attacking people. One victim's loving family does what it can to rescue her from its clutches.
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Exhilarating Action and Monster Effects
FREDDY:
This movie starts really strongly, the action in the first part is exhilarating and it's awesome to see everyone running away from that giant river creature. The year is 2006, and the special effects are amazing. Then, at mid point, the momentum is lost only to reappear briefly in some scenes, like in the lobotomy scene, the back stabber trap and the jump on the monster's back. Apart from those scenes, I was left yawning.
This movie starts really strongly, the action in the first part is exhilarating and it's awesome to see everyone running away from that giant river creature. The year is 2006, and the special effects are amazing. Then, at mid point, the momentum is lost only to reappear briefly in some scenes, like in the lobotomy scene, the back stabber trap and the jump on the monster's back. Apart from those scenes, I was left yawning.
KRASNAYA:
Fuf, I survived after this film. Freddy's phrase while we were having lunch was "We will watch a Korean film today, it's called The Host". Somehow he didn't leave me suspicious. So, guys, if you are sensitive human beings, don't watch this film straight after you have finished eating your meal. What can I say about this experience... too long, I got bored by watching this poor family trying to save Hyun-seo and the rest of society doing nothing about it.
Fuf, I survived after this film. Freddy's phrase while we were having lunch was "We will watch a Korean film today, it's called The Host". Somehow he didn't leave me suspicious. So, guys, if you are sensitive human beings, don't watch this film straight after you have finished eating your meal. What can I say about this experience... too long, I got bored by watching this poor family trying to save Hyun-seo and the rest of society doing nothing about it.
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| oh oh wrong girl |
Park Family Dynamics and Ecological Themes
FREDDY:
The humor is very good at the beginning and the quirkiness of the Park family made me laugh out loud, especially in the part where they are mourning the loss of little Hyun-seo. But then again, it starts to get boring. Only that failed cocktail molotov in the end made me laugh again. One thing that doesn't work for me in this movie is the drama. Tears don't come where they are intended. Anyway, monster movies are something supposed to suck nowadays and this one manages to keep things interesting for a while, worth a watch.
The humor is very good at the beginning and the quirkiness of the Park family made me laugh out loud, especially in the part where they are mourning the loss of little Hyun-seo. But then again, it starts to get boring. Only that failed cocktail molotov in the end made me laugh again. One thing that doesn't work for me in this movie is the drama. Tears don't come where they are intended. Anyway, monster movies are something supposed to suck nowadays and this one manages to keep things interesting for a while, worth a watch.
KRASNAYA:
This film, for me, is about ecological problems. What we humans do for our planet and how we pay for it later. About government blindness and power, they close their eyes on real problems and feed people with useless information... the episode with the man coughing and spiting in a puddle while waiting for the green line to cross the street, and the reaction of the people next to him is a wonderful example of this.
This film, for me, is about ecological problems. What we humans do for our planet and how we pay for it later. About government blindness and power, they close their eyes on real problems and feed people with useless information... the episode with the man coughing and spiting in a puddle while waiting for the green line to cross the street, and the reaction of the people next to him is a wonderful example of this.
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| mourning family |
A Story Rooted in Real-Life Controversy
KRASNAYA:
The actors did their job at a high level. You believe the despair in the father (infant and irresponsible) who's trying his best to find his daughter. Sometimes, especially in the beginning, the emotions are so exaggerated that I ask myself, whyyyyyy???? The director tried to do a mixture of comedy, science fiction, drama and horror all in one film. So check it out to see if his experience is good enough for you. As for me, I can say the movie is not that bad, just not my genre.
The actors did their job at a high level. You believe the despair in the father (infant and irresponsible) who's trying his best to find his daughter. Sometimes, especially in the beginning, the emotions are so exaggerated that I ask myself, whyyyyyy???? The director tried to do a mixture of comedy, science fiction, drama and horror all in one film. So check it out to see if his experience is good enough for you. As for me, I can say the movie is not that bad, just not my genre.
FREDDY:
Now check this interesting fact related to the movie: The event described in the beginning of the film is based on an actual event. In February 2000, at a US military facility in Seoul, a civilian employee named Mr. McFarland was ordered to dispose of formaldehyde by dumping it into the sewer system leading to the Han River. Public rage ensued when the US military refused to hand over custody. In 2005, Mr. McFarland was finally found guilty, but never served his sentence. There have been no sightings of a mutant creature in the Han River - yet.
Now check this interesting fact related to the movie: The event described in the beginning of the film is based on an actual event. In February 2000, at a US military facility in Seoul, a civilian employee named Mr. McFarland was ordered to dispose of formaldehyde by dumping it into the sewer system leading to the Han River. Public rage ensued when the US military refused to hand over custody. In 2005, Mr. McFarland was finally found guilty, but never served his sentence. There have been no sightings of a mutant creature in the Han River - yet.
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| evil irresponsible doctor |
Krasnaya's Score
66/100
Freddy's Score
64/100
FINAL SCORE
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