When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.
Though it trips over ridiculous, earnest romantic scenes – which will provoke callous giggles – and has a plot which collapses during the many slow spots when you have time to think about it, The Host isn’t completely dreadful. Ronan may be so on fire just now she can make just about anything work, but this still manages to rise above its source and be a half-way decent science fiction film.
Dour nonsense, plus inter-species snogging.
This Stephenie Meyer-adapted sci-fi has some good ideas let down by dull scripting and wooden acting.
General release. Check local listings for show times.