The Host (2013)
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Better than I expected as the book was rather difficult for me to finish. Bringing it to life adds a dimension to this story that the written version was sadly lacking. The early part of the story is uninteresting and lacks the draw to pull you into the story. It isn't until the Wanderer, later renamed "Wanda," joins the human resistance that the story really picks up and becomes more interesting. Even then, it's slow paced and somewhat predictable. This isn't as much of a weight in the movie as scenes move by so quickly. In the book it was an issue because it would take chapters to get to anything that added to the situation. The little tail segment at the end where it looks like they will all be captured and instead meet others who agree with Wanda's point of view is a nice touch. This scene alone is the only piece that really hints at a continuation in the series (necessary as it has since been declared that this will become a trilogy at least in book format, if not film). Without it, this would feel very awkward as a continuing story. Even with it, there will have to be new dimensions and conflicts added to keep any interest in an already mellow "invasion" plot.