The Host

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Watched With: Jordan, Amberly

What a fantastic monster movie. It feels so epic, it has so much going on and keeps things moving. And most importantly, the monster is awesome. The Orphanage have done a great job with this dude. That first attack sequence, which happens in bright daylight with a bunch of extras, is just so thrilling.

It's also one of those films that managed to be sad and tragic one minute, hilarious and horrifying the next. I love the way it sets up all the conventions of a hollywood monster movie but then does the exact opposite.

This is at it's heart, the story of a dysfunctional family who have to band together to save the youngest. They all get their own bits to do and the outcome is pretty shocking but very refreshing. Definitely a favourite.