tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241126270978318478.post1192773866307048850..comments2024-01-28T03:28:16.991-05:00Comments on Cinepinion: The Host (Gwoemul)Cinepinionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751125115213060127noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241126270978318478.post-86819380426683011862008-05-13T10:36:00.000-05:002008-05-13T10:36:00.000-05:00Yeah, The Host has some pacing problems, particula...Yeah, <I>The Host</I> has some pacing problems, particularly in the middle section--but the bookending sections are so strong, it's forgivable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241126270978318478.post-20182431230103739522008-05-12T23:55:00.000-05:002008-05-12T23:55:00.000-05:00I watched it a few days ago and I totally agree it...I watched it a few days ago and I totally agree it was an allegory about the war on terror which I believe is one of the best themes anyone can address today. I did enjoy it though I thought it dragged a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241126270978318478.post-34184660249056328562007-10-19T14:58:00.000-05:002007-10-19T14:58:00.000-05:00Definitely at least a B+, man! Might be overhyped...Definitely at least a B+, man! Might be overhyped, I'll give you that; try watching it again in the future when the hype has died down.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, check out <I>Memories of Murder</I>. No overhyping there, just a brilliant film!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241126270978318478.post-16627827054517451132007-10-16T08:56:00.000-05:002007-10-16T08:56:00.000-05:00I think it was all the hype, but I thought this a ...I think it was all the hype, but I thought this a B/B- all the way. It was interesting and clever, but I guess I was expecting too much from it. There were parts I really admired, the opening attack, and the climax were very well handled, and Bong Joon-Ho does a commendable job balancing warmth and terror, but just over hyped in my opinion.Clayton L. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012222337304383179noreply@blogger.com