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March 18, 2008
Gwoemul "The Host" (2006)
Should I see it?
Yes.



A great update to the Godzilla template. A strange monster terrorizes the citizens living near Seoul's Han River. The Park family is sent on a quest to kill the monster when it grabs the teenage Park Hyun-seo (Ah-sung Ko) and hides her away in its lair deep in the sewers. The monster is handled well and seems real enough. This is mostly due to the care the filmmakers took to give it realistic movement. It is somewhat clumsy when rushed but is capable of graceful movement when attacking much like a lizard. I was impressed with how they handled the beast. The characters elevate themselves above being simple sketches and gives this piece an interesting depth that makes this a worthy movie. I warn you that the ending teeters on the ridiculous and almost spoils any successes the earlier acts achieved.

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