The Kite Runner (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Khalid Abdalla, Homayoun Ershadi, (more)
- Director(s):
- Rebecca Yeldham, Marc Forster, (more
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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21 out of 21 people found this review helpful I read this book and it became, easily, one of my top 10 books so far. I'm always skeptical about movies made from books as it is extremely difficult to capture everything from the printed word on ... Read More I read this book and it became, easily, one of my top 10 books so far. I'm always skeptical about movies made from books as it is extremely difficult to capture everything from the printed word on the big screen. The Kite Runner is one of those rare occasions where the emotions and drama are wonderfully portrayed.
An incredibly moving story - both in print and on screen. HIGHLY recommend both! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
17 out of 17 people found this review helpful At first I didn't like it because the first portion of the movie is subtitled, but hang in there, doesn't last for the whole movie. I really found this movie interesting, great plot and story. It may ... Read More At first I didn't like it because the first portion of the movie is subtitled, but hang in there, doesn't last for the whole movie. I really found this movie interesting, great plot and story. It may start off a little slow, but gets really good. I was pleasantly surprised. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
14 out of 14 people found this review helpful What a phenomenal move! The child actors were so good and truly believable. This movie takes you on a life journey that is at times sad and heartwrenching and at others uplifting and inspiring. A ... Read More What a phenomenal move! The child actors were so good and truly believable. This movie takes you on a life journey that is at times sad and heartwrenching and at others uplifting and inspiring. A must see. One of the best movies I have seen in the past few years. I loved it! (This movie is not for children to watch). Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful A great movie--read the book, and the movie follows the book very closely. It
gives such a good perspective of Afganistan and what it is today. Highly
recommended. It takes a few minutes to adjust ... Read More A great movie--read the book, and the movie follows the book very closely. It
gives such a good perspective of Afganistan and what it is today. Highly
recommended. It takes a few minutes to adjust to the English subtitles, but
then things fall quickly into place. Peter P. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful Great movie. I don't normally enjoy a movie as much as the book but they were quite true to the book here. You don't feel the main charaters' angst and guilt nearly as much though in the movie but ... Read More Great movie. I don't normally enjoy a movie as much as the book but they were quite true to the book here. You don't feel the main charaters' angst and guilt nearly as much though in the movie but it is still very moving and interesting. Khalid Abdalla, (the lead) does a great job. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful One of the best books I've ever read. You should definitely read the book because it's just so well written. Like most people, I usually don't like movie versions as much as the original written ... Read More One of the best books I've ever read. You should definitely read the book because it's just so well written. Like most people, I usually don't like movie versions as much as the original written versions. This movie is great though. Although I think everyone should read it at least once, the book takes so much, emotionally, to get through. I had to put it down many times because I was overwhelmed and in tears. There were a few parts of the story that I was relieved not to have to experience again when I watched the movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful Child actors are a funny beast. Very few of them can really hit the nail on the head, but since they're really just starting to learn how to practice their craft, we give them a bit of a pass. Most ... Read More Child actors are a funny beast. Very few of them can really hit the nail on the head, but since they're really just starting to learn how to practice their craft, we give them a bit of a pass. Most of this movie is told as a flashback, with the major characters played by child actors. It's a bit difficult to critique their acting, but I have to in this case: it really seems heavy-handed. Maybe it's the translation to English, maybe it is the subject matter, but the kid segments seem really...off. Other than that, this is a beautiful story with a tear-jerker ending. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
8 out of 14 people found this review helpful Very very sad, but well-done movie and a beautiful screenplay. Leaves you with very uneasy afterthoughts. I would have rated it even higher, but it has one negative. It seemed like the movie was ... Read More Very very sad, but well-done movie and a beautiful screenplay. Leaves you with very uneasy afterthoughts. I would have rated it even higher, but it has one negative. It seemed like the movie was playing up too much to the Western audience. Yes, we know, Taliban is evil, Soviets are bad, America is a land of opportunities. Tell us something we don't already know. I thought it was a bit convenient that the storyline ends in the year 2000. It would of been interesting to see the "insider" perspective on modern post USA-invasion Afghanistan. I suppose that is because the movie is based on the book, but that never stopped Hollywood before. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful You definently get drawn into the story. Only problem is that the subtitles were yellow not black as I was expecting. The color was hard to read especially at a distance. That quickly became ... Read More You definently get drawn into the story. Only problem is that the subtitles were yellow not black as I was expecting. The color was hard to read especially at a distance. That quickly became irritating and took away from the story. Dubbed over english is not the same. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 5 people found this review helpful Of course, the book is better. The character and plot development in the movie are limited. I am sure if I hadn't read the book, I would have been a little confused because issues and emotions are ... Read More Of course, the book is better. The character and plot development in the movie are limited. I am sure if I hadn't read the book, I would have been a little confused because issues and emotions are vague. The other reviewer who said "warning this is a subtitled movie and most subtitle movies are not good" is silly. I wonder what movies he's been watching? Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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