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March 9, 2007
At the Movies: Asian monster flick gets thrilling update
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic
AP Movie Critic
An update of the classic Asian monster movies of yore, “The Host” boasts a wicked sense of humor and vastly improved special effects. (Not once do you see a zipper up the back of a rubber suit.)
| THE HOST |
 Director: Bong Joon-Ho Cast: Ko A-sung, Song Kang-ho, Bae Doo-na, Park Hae-il and Byeon Heui-bong Rating: R for creature violence and language Running time: 119 minutes |
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