The Host

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The Host

PG-13,

2013,

2h 5m,

Sci-Fi/

Romance/

Adventure/

Action/

Drama/

Mystery & Thriller

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When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over humans' bodies and erasing their minds, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about most, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.

Critics Consensus

Poorly scripted and dramatically ineffective, The Host is mostly stale and tedious, with moments of unintentional hilarity.

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Noah Berlatsky

The Atlantic

Aug 28, 2019

The acting, as well as Andrew Niccol's writing and direction, are all awful; I can't in good conscience recommend that anyone see this film.

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Apr 5, 2013

2/5

Three bodies plus four minds is some fertile arithmetic, but The Host can't be bothered with the intellectual or kinky ramifications of its setup.

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Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

Apr 2, 2013

The only reason I had any hope was the presence of Saoirse Ronan in the leading role...

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 12, 2022

1.5/4

Fails to adequately explore either its characters or the specifics of its concept-driven world.

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

Sep 18, 2021

D

Anyone who enjoys the shallow romance of the Twilight series will absolutely love this trash.

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Sarah Brinks

Battleship Pretension

Mar 17, 2021

I did enjoy the film and despite its short comings in the story department I can recommend it to anyone who is willing to watch a film based on a book by the author of the Twilight Saga... you know who you are.

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Harry S

Mar 10, 2019

One of the few book to movie adaptations where i'm a huge fan of the book and find the movie watchable.

George W

Jan 2, 2019

I read the book about ten years ago and enjoyed it. The movie fails in comparison. It's poorly done. Awkward.

Anakin R

Dec 26, 2018

Could of been good movie but I quit 25min in. I was disgusted and repulsed by the gross over-use of teen romance scenes ð¤¢ This killed the movie for me

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Theodore S

Oct 22, 2018

One of the worst things on this planet. Stephenie Meyer is a talentless assclown who should be put down like a dog along with her fans.

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Finn M

Sep 1, 2018

Very interesting and melonies voice insides Wanda head gave me a good laugh ?? , still praying for a part two !

Aug 18, 2018

Loved this movie, I guess this movie is targeted towards young (12-19 year old) girls who love a sci-fi meets cheesy chick flick, which includes me

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Synopsis

When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over humans' bodies and erasing their minds, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about most, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.

Director: Andrew Niccol
Producer: Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Stephenie Meyer
Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol
Distributor: Open Road
Production Co: Nick Wechsler, Fickle Fish, Chockstone Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, Adventure, Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 29, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $26.6M
Runtime: 2h 5m

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