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goodstuff · 05-09-2007, 01:39 PM

The Host Blu-ray

Blu-ray.com Review

The Korean horror movie THe Host makes its way onto Blu-Ray on 7/24

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...tem_id=1328133

Chad Varnadore · 05-09-2007, 06:08 PM

I missed this in theaters. Can't wait to see it on BD!

movies3 · 05-09-2007, 06:40 PM

what is it about?

miked924 · 05-09-2007, 07:08 PM

it's garbage

WinterWolf · 05-09-2007, 07:34 PM

Yeah, I want to see this. It looks really good...I might buy it.

movies3 · 05-09-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miked924

it's garbage

that bad huh?

egy971 · 05-09-2007, 07:54 PM

That cover art looks like shit.

burdenbrother · 05-09-2007, 07:57 PM

It reminded me of Shaun of the Dead in the sense that it combined horror with comedy. Whereas Shaun of the Dead was more comedy than horror, The Host is more horror than comedy. So if that sounds appealing and you don't mind subtitles I defienetely recommend this movie.

ra1024 · 05-09-2007, 07:57 PM

I seem to remember reading a lot of good reviews about this.

movies3 · 05-09-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burdenbrother

It reminded me of Shaun of the Dead in the sense that it combined horror with comedy. Whereas Shaun of the Dead was more comedy than horror, The Host is more horror than comedy. So if that sounds appealing and you don't mind subtitles I defienetely recommend this movie.

well thank you for the heads up

Blubaru · 05-09-2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burdenbrother

It reminded me of Shaun of the Dead in the sense that it combined horror with comedy. Whereas Shaun of the Dead was more comedy than horror, The Host is more horror than comedy. So if that sounds appealing and you don't mind subtitles I defienetely recommend this movie.

It's like and Asian rip-off of Lake Placid lol.

WriteSimply · 05-09-2007, 08:54 PM

Not seen Lake Placid but I doubt it's even remotely a rip-off.

There were social and national identity issues that was on display. It's not a gore fest or a monster movie either. It has a weird vibe to it. It is entertaining because of all the mix of elements though.

Some of the CGI shots were good and some weren't. This is not a big budget movie.

fuad

crey014 · 05-14-2007, 10:39 AM

Any clue if this will be a no region/all region disc? If so, I am so buying it.

This movie is brilliant. I just loved it. You may blast it for maybe it's below par special effects but the story makes up for it.

A cheap Asian rip off of Lake Placid? Please. They may have creatures from a body of water but The Host leads because of these two magnificent words: Character Development.

Ascended_Saiyan · 05-14-2007, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miked924

it's garbage

You say that often.

Greenmatiz2 · 05-14-2007, 02:25 PM

Big news here in Korea, where it was produced.

It's fun in the beginning, but drags on. The way the monster appears is what made me laugh my tail off. As I mentioned in the other thread, two of the foreign actors in that got deported for not obtaining the proper work visas. I used to attend a singles group with the guy who plays the soldier in the beginning. He got deported, but not sure if he was allowed to return or not.

Something like 16 million Koreans watched that movie -- pretty much half of the country by now, I think.

My girlfriend hates the awful graphics when the monster dies. She said Koreans were talking on the internet about how embarrassed they were by the graphics in that ending. Actually, I think the graphics were outsourced to a company in New Zealand, if memory serves.

As you will learn, to be a foreign actor in Korea, you just have to look white, have the proper visa (or be willing to work illegally and risk deportation) and know the right people.

I was supposed to be in a Korean movie called Taiphoon (spelling?) two years ago, but they changed the shooting schedule, and it conflicted with my work hours.

Watch that movie, and you'll see scenes that I see each and every day (minus the monster).

WriteSimply · 05-14-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenmatiz2

Actually, I think the graphics were outsourced to a company in New Zealand, if memory serves.

Weta Workshop created and scanned the maquette. Using that data, The Orphanage (L.A. based) created the CGI and other effects, plus comp work. The on-set model was created by John Cox's Creature Workshop.

fuad

Greenmatiz2 · 05-14-2007, 02:45 PM

Whoever put the fake fire on the thing really screwed the pooch.

By the way, if you want to see a much better movie, see "200 Pounds Beauty" with Kim Ah Jung, my favorite Korean actress. It's a fun date movie. She gets plastic surgery to remove a lot of weight and become gorgeous.

http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movi...nds_Beauty.php

GasCat · 07-17-2007, 10:14 AM

I'm looking forward to this release and will definitely be getting it. It's about a week away now.
http://www.hostmovie.com/ (if you don't like previews hit 'skip')

Has anyone seen the "game" they set up? It's better than the normal shockwave hit the spacebar and arrows game.
http://monsterhunterclub.com/

I can't log into the military computer but didn't try all the passwords.

http://m-a-r-a.org/login.html

http://monsterhunterclub.com/forums/...hp?p=1139#1139
Plum Island, New York
username: PINY
pw: lab101

Bergstrom AFB
username: BAFB
pw: paperclip

Goose Bay Labrador
login: GBL
pw: coldweathergear

and Clark Air Base
login: CAFB
pw: 25thinfantry

BeachPirate1976 · 07-17-2007, 04:47 PM

I wanted to see 'The Host', but didn't really play around here. I like Asian horror/Godzilla type films. I'm sure I'll love it. The trailer looked good. "The Host" is one of those films where not everyone will like.

mikem471 · 07-17-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egy971

That cover art looks like shit.

So you just know the movie will be bad!

05-14-2007, 02:45 PM	#17
Greenmatiz2 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	Whoever put the fake fire on the thing really screwed the pooch. By the way, if you want to see a much better movie, see "200 Pounds Beauty" with Kim Ah Jung, my favorite Korean actress. It's a fun date movie. She gets plastic surgery to remove a lot of weight and become gorgeous. http://www.hancinema.net/korean_movi...nds_Beauty.php Last edited by Greenmatiz2; 05-14-2007 at 02:49 PM.

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05-09-2007, 01:39 PM	#1
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	The Host 7/24 The Host Blu-ray Blu-ray.com Review The Korean horror movie THe Host makes its way onto Blu-Ray on 7/24 http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...tem_id=1328133 Last edited by Deciazulado; 04-19-2013 at 05:37 PM. Reason: link

05-09-2007, 06:08 PM	#2
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	I missed this in theaters. Can't wait to see it on BD!

05-09-2007, 06:40 PM	#3
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	what is it about?

05-09-2007, 07:08 PM	#4
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	it's garbage

05-09-2007, 07:34 PM	#5
WinterWolf Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Houston, Texas	Yeah, I want to see this. It looks really good...I might buy it.

05-09-2007, 07:54 PM	#7
egy971 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007	That cover art looks like shit.

05-09-2007, 07:57 PM	#8
burdenbrother Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Austin, TX	It reminded me of Shaun of the Dead in the sense that it combined horror with comedy. Whereas Shaun of the Dead was more comedy than horror, The Host is more horror than comedy. So if that sounds appealing and you don't mind subtitles I defienetely recommend this movie.

05-09-2007, 07:57 PM	#9
ra1024 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I seem to remember reading a lot of good reviews about this.

05-09-2007, 08:54 PM	#12
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Not seen Lake Placid but I doubt it's even remotely a rip-off. There were social and national identity issues that was on display. It's not a gore fest or a monster movie either. It has a weird vibe to it. It is entertaining because of all the mix of elements though. Some of the CGI shots were good and some weren't. This is not a big budget movie. fuad

05-14-2007, 10:39 AM	#13
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	Any clue if this will be a no region/all region disc? If so, I am so buying it. This movie is brilliant. I just loved it. You may blast it for maybe it's below par special effects but the story makes up for it. A cheap Asian rip off of Lake Placid? Please. They may have creatures from a body of water but The Host leads because of these two magnificent words: Character Development.

05-14-2007, 02:25 PM	#15
Greenmatiz2 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	Big news here in Korea, where it was produced. It's fun in the beginning, but drags on. The way the monster appears is what made me laugh my tail off. As I mentioned in the other thread, two of the foreign actors in that got deported for not obtaining the proper work visas. I used to attend a singles group with the guy who plays the soldier in the beginning. He got deported, but not sure if he was allowed to return or not. Something like 16 million Koreans watched that movie -- pretty much half of the country by now, I think. My girlfriend hates the awful graphics when the monster dies. She said Koreans were talking on the internet about how embarrassed they were by the graphics in that ending. Actually, I think the graphics were outsourced to a company in New Zealand, if memory serves. As you will learn, to be a foreign actor in Korea, you just have to look white, have the proper visa (or be willing to work illegally and risk deportation) and know the right people. I was supposed to be in a Korean movie called Taiphoon (spelling?) two years ago, but they changed the shooting schedule, and it conflicted with my work hours. Watch that movie, and you'll see scenes that I see each and every day (minus the monster).

07-17-2007, 10:14 AM	#18
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm looking forward to this release and will definitely be getting it. It's about a week away now. http://www.hostmovie.com/ (if you don't like previews hit 'skip') Has anyone seen the "game" they set up? It's better than the normal shockwave hit the spacebar and arrows game. http://monsterhunterclub.com/ I can't log into the military computer but didn't try all the passwords. http://m-a-r-a.org/login.html http://monsterhunterclub.com/forums/...hp?p=1139#1139 Plum Island, New York username: PINY pw: lab101 Bergstrom AFB username: BAFB pw: paperclip Goose Bay Labrador login: GBL pw: coldweathergear and Clark Air Base login: CAFB pw: 25thinfantry

07-17-2007, 04:47 PM	#19
BeachPirate1976 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD	I wanted to see 'The Host', but didn't really play around here. I like Asian horror/Godzilla type films. I'm sure I'll love it. The trailer looked good. "The Host" is one of those films where not everyone will like.

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