I liked it, but I don't see how its premise could be based on a true story. As far as I know, there hasn't been an oversized mutant monster ravaging cities in Asia. I suppose I might have missed the story.
---- Helge Moulding <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I saw "The Host" last night. Great movie, as monster movies go. Campy in
> places, but well made through-out. The English language release that I saw
> was well dubbed, too, which was a bit of a relief.
>
> I gather its premise is based on a true story, complete with diplomatic
> incidents and government high-handedness. It's told from the Korean
> perspective, but the point of view is a familiar one even so. Was released
> last year in Korea, and is by some accounts the most popular movie ever
> in Korea. Released in the USA on DVD only, I guess.
>
> Put it in your Netflix queue. ^_^
>
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