Today I took Mom with me to go see "The Host." I didn't really have any expectations for it. I wasn't all that interested in it until I saw the trailer. As you may remember, I slogged my way through the book.
But now I'd like to give it another try.
Because I liked this movie.
I had misgivings about Saorise as Melanie when I first heard about it, because she seemed a little young, but she's the right age for this role. Diane is really good as the seemingly nice Seeker, and she plays the villain well near the end.
The story wasn't too hard to follow, and the filmmakers handled Melanie and Wanderer's conversations well.
I guess the aliens really liked Ikea. And chrome cars. And white.
Aspects I really liked were the cave sets and desert scenery. The aliens, in their basic form, are actually really pretty. The special effects were decent, and the closing credits were pretty. (Well, they were.) The ending sets the stage for a sequel, which there may be; at least in novel form, for right now. Mom liked it, too.
PS: tried the Raising Caine's restaurant today. Another pleasant surprise.
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