Andy Newbery
as Director
The Host
English,Filipino,Indonesian,Português,Русский,اُردُو,বাংলা,ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
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Description
The crime film The Host, starring Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter, etc., directed by Andy Newbery, was released on January 17, 2020 in the Netherlands. It tells the story of Robert and Vera try to do what's best for the people they love and those they protect. But as the characters struggle to suppress their inner demons, a course of destruction emanates from hidden secrets that can never be escaped. This is a Crime, Horror, Mystery film with a runtime of 102 minutes and its worldwide box office is not listed in the available detail data. It has received a rating of 4.8/10 from 1,046 viewers.
Top Cast
Maryam Hassouni
as Vera Tribbe
Mike Beckingham
as Robert Atkinson
Dougie Poynter
as Steve Atkinson
Nigel Barber
as Herbert Summers
Suan-Li Ong
as Jun Hui
Togo Igawa
as Lau Hoi Ho
Daniël Boissevain
as Albert Tribbe
Tom Wu
as Yong
Derek Jacobi
as Dr. Hobson
Jeroen Krabbé
as Vera's Father
Fabian Jansen
as Chief Vanderbilt
Reinout Bussemaker
as Gerrie
Dominic Keating
as Benjamin
Margo Stilley
as Sarah
Ruby Turner
as Self
Logan Wong
as Li
Niki Simone
as Patricia
Liv Boeree
as Ms. Gueller
Finola Geraghty
as Writer
Brendan Bishop
as Writer
Laurence Lamers
as Writer
Zachary Weckstein
as Writer
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Filming Location
127A Smithfield Road, Frederiksted, Virgin Islands
Production
Castle Rock Entertainment
Award
21 wins & 43 nominations total
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User Review
Good movie!
Good movie!
Good movie!
Good movie!
source: The Host
A brilliant contemporary use of Hitchcockian themes with plenty of intrigue, fascinating character arcs, and shocking twists. Maryam Hassouni was mesmerising and you find yourself rooting for characters like Robert Atkinson even when they are caught up in more and more sinister situations. The use of Amsterdam as a character in itself was riveting and the cinematography is beautiful. A great piece of entertainment!
The Host is the name of a couple of different films, so when I got the chance to watch this one, I wasn't sure if it was a remake of some kind or an entirely original flick. Turns out it's neither. The Host, directed by Andy Newberry, borrows from some of the most iconic films in the mystery/thriller category and creates an intriguing modern tale of misadventure and murder. I admit, I was sceptical when I saw Dougie from McFly in the trailer, but it turns out he's one of the best parts of The Host. Dougie plays Steve Atkinson, the younger brother of Robert - also Atkinson. Robert is a serial f*#k up, who just can't seem to catch a break. And following a string of consecutive missteps, Robert finds himself forced to run an errand to Amsterdam for a Chinese Mafia boss. And it quickly becomes apparent that this might not go so smoothly for him. On arrival to his international destination, Robert finds his hotel is double booked. Of course it is. He's then ushered into another movie as the hotel owner suggests he can stay at another place he knows. Turns out it's the Town House home of "creepy-hot" Vera Tribbe (Maryam Hassouni). Despite being a member of one of the most powerful families in Amsterdam, Vera lives with her "sick" Father as a recluse. To all intents and purposes, Vera inhabits and maintains the huge place all by herself. The sequences shot of her townhouse are some of the most cinematic and attractive moments of The Host. And as the film shifts gears it's easy to forget its opening premise. As it morphs into an eerie thriller, The Host flirts with greatness, and I found myself willing it deliver. Unfortunately it resisted my pleas. Before I get into the verdict, I want to make it clear, I enjoyed this film. But it frustrated me. It doesn't fully commit to any of the moments that it dips into. If it did, it could have made this film a breakout success. The Host - Verdict So how do we rate it? Given the frustrations, The Host is actually an entertaining film if you can forgive its obvious flaws. Not everything you watch needs to be Sixth Sense or The Shining. Some films are just neatly self-contained stories that don't need a sequel and don't need to leave a big impact. The Host is that. I didn't like Robert, the film's protagonist, not at all. But I found myself invested in the other characters, even the Chinese gangsters. And I wanted to know how its oddball twists would be concluded. The Host is a perfect film for an evening in, and we have a lot of those right now. It's meandering and mysterious and surprisingly watchable. I just wish it hit went for it in the parts that mattered. The Host doesn't give you the most, but it's glad you came and wants to freak you out! Rating 6.5 out of 10
It's great, enjoyed plot and have impressed with Andy newbury since Killing Eve. So give it a go, what's the worse that could happen?
Keeps you watching to see what's next. Would recommend it to the average movie watcher.
A great movie that's a lot of fun and perfect for anyone who loves a good crime thriller! definitely would recommend!
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