The dirty environmental practices of a pharmaceutical company leads to the development of a horrendous mutation which lurks in and around the Han River in South Korea. The giant part-fish, part-amphibian beast launches an attack on a crowd of people along the river bank in search of food. The Park's, a family which runs a snack bar on the bank of the river, are caught up in the attack. The family's youngest member, Hyun-seo, is carried away by the creature.
The young girl is presumed dead. But when a late-night cell phone call indicates that she is still alive, the family becomes determined to rescue her at any cost. Spending all of their money on supplies, they escape from quarantine and begin to search for Hyun-seo while attempting to evade capture by the authorities, and by the strange mutant creature that is stalking the area.
You will read subtitles, and you will the like it. The Host is worth the effort. It's a modern monster movie with a touch of humour. But its really about the importance of family. It also includes some subtle, but interesting commentary on life in modern-day South Korea; for example the presence and authority of US military forces, the unresponsiveness of those in power to the needs of the people, and the danger to the environment which is faced by South Korea and, for that matter, the world. Plus a pretty cool looking monster and a strange and dynamic array of characters. Great movie.
9 squid legs out of 10
Rated R for creature violence and language.
Watch The Host trailer.
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