Like the bestselling book upon which it's based, The Kite Runner will haunt the viewer long after the film is over. A tale of childhood betrayal, innocence and harsh reality, and dreamy memory, The Kite Runner faces good a... more »nd evil--and the path between them, though often blurry and sorrowfully relative. Director Marc Forster (Monster's Ball, Finding Neverland) presents a painterly vision of Afghanistan before the Soviet tanks, before the Taliban--lush, verdant, fertile--in its landscape and in its people and their history and hopes. The story follows two young boys' friendship, tested beyond endurance, and the haunting of their adult selves by what happened in their youth--and what horrors befall their country in the meantime. The performances of the two boys--Zekeria Ebrahimi (Amir) and Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada (Hassan)--are the film's strongest, unforced and gently evocative. The penance paid by their adult selves is foreshadowed, but never predictable--and the metaphor of innocence lost, a common theme in Forster's work, keeps the film, like the title kites, truly aloft.--A.T. Hurley« less
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 5/15/2022...
I couldn't get into this movie because 90% was subtitled and I'm dyslexic. I had to pause it every 3 seconds to read what they were saying. I wish I had been warned because I never would have wasted my time and money on this.
I'm not saying it's a bad movie, just not good for anyone who can't read fast.
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Raymond G. from DRACUT, MA Reviewed on 1/24/2014...
Poor subtitles make it impossible to watch. In the trash
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Leah G. (Leahbelle) from NIPOMO, CA Reviewed on 2/19/2012...
This was a good movie if you haven't read the book. I was a little disappointed because for me it didn't have the same quality as the book.
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S A A. (Learned2Heal) Reviewed on 11/7/2010...
This is a very touching movie about friendship, loyalty, cowardice, and the destructiveness of guilt. It also has a very interesting plot twist that will make you think more deeply about social inequities. This is a very well written, well acted, thought provoking movie. The score is beautiful and the glimpses into a different culture and social system are fascinating. Overall, this movie will leave you with much to mull over and settle within and, possibly, rethink some of your own often unconscious judgments.
This is a lovely, deep, well-crafted movie, which I recommend highly for your eyes, your mind, and your soul.
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Gail K. (PopcornGirl) from W SACRAMENTO, CA Reviewed on 9/26/2010...
A movie not quickly forgotten, dealing with some harsh realities of life. Worth watching, I think.
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Matthew M. from WAILUKU, HI Reviewed on 1/30/2010...
Excellent film.
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Jean W. from JORDANVILLE, NY Reviewed on 12/10/2009...
a supurb movie with an unusual story line that is a keeper for sure.
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Angie Kathleen L. from OREM, UT Reviewed on 8/26/2009...
This is one of the most worthwhile movies I have ever seen. It strengthened perception of what humans are capable of both in hate and in love. The story demonstrates the courage of love. Just be sure to sit close so you can read the English captions. 5 stars
--Kathleen
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Kathy W. (klw414) from NEWNAN, GA Reviewed on 8/26/2009...
A little different and sometimes a bit hard to follow, but overall a good movie with a great moral story.
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Kathy W. (wolfzkat) from LAFAYETTE, IN Reviewed on 7/22/2009...
My husband and I loved this movie. It is one of the best movies we've ever seen. You have got to see this!