The Kite Runner User Reviews

It is hard to watch a movie that is mostly sub-titled, you have to really keep up, or you will miss alot. The sentences go by too fast sometimes. Luckily I saw it at home and could rewind. After watching it and understanding it, as it was a little confusing, I really liked it. It was very sad and I cried at the end, probably cause I was happy that things worked out the way they did at the end, but all in all it was good. I hope the young boys are doing ok who played in this film.

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

Simply excellent...a must see.

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

This movie was awesome. Despite subtitles and an old theatre that you had a hard time seeing over heads the movie was true to the novel and beautifully done. Excellent cast. A very moving movie that tugged at your heart on many levels. Triumphant conclusion, the story came full circle with "for you a thousand times!" Loved it.

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

Excellent film! I read the novel, my husband didn't but he said he thoroughly enjoyed the film as well. Gives genuine insight into the basic lives of the Afganistan people, also explains how the Taliban was born. I loved the imagery of the kite weaving thru the story -- taking the innocence of children into the flight of politics and terrorism. Outstanding in everyway!!!

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

Having not read this acclaimed novel, I had no strong draw to seeing the film until a close friend encouraged me to join her. Though she was only half way through the book, she didn't want to miss the oppoturnity to see how it translated onto the screen. This is one of the best written films I have ever seen. Seamless. Flawless. The gut wretching struggle between cowardess and courage, the inhumanities that are brought to bear when cruelty is paired with power and dominates a world gone mad. Anyone who has ever taken freedom for granted or not given it the due and respect that many have died to ensure, needs to see this to be reminded that disgrace is not in the falling, but the failure to rise. And the courage of redemption is the strength that binds us all. Courage speaks no language greater than the bonds of friendship tested.This movie speaks to everyone, anyone, anywhere.See it.

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

This was a very powerful and moving film - beautifully protrayed by fine acting, directing, and cinematography. Despite its sadness, the end portrays hope for a better day and a better world. The fact that the language is in Farsi, it in no way hindered the movie. A must see for movie buffs.

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

I thought they did an excellent job with this move however the book was very detailed the tragedy was much much more. Like the seen in the oil truck in the book somene died in that oil truck and they left out the fact that they had to sit for days in feces and urine.They left out that when the man came with the boy back to Pakistan he had to be put in the hospital his chin was broken etc and that it took alot to get the boy out of Pakistan they left out the truth about adoption that is is near impossible to adopt a boy from a war torn country.The details would of left this movie as a contender from the Oscar it made me think they were in a hurrt to make the move and make some money. The details would of mean Oscar Worthy.

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

This film was one of the best I've seen. It's a beautiful story of friendship. It has some of the best acting I've seen. The actor playing the lead role of "Baba" was discovered one day by a filmmaker when he was in his car stopped at a stoplight, and he was probably the strongest actor in the film. Go see this film!!!

05/22/2008, 9:57 am

I'm really surprised by some of the comments about this movie by "professional" critics and reviewers. I usually never pay attention to them. But I don't know what they were seeing because I thought this movie was amazing and was glad that it did the book justice. The book was one of the best books I've ever read and this movie was a terrific adaptation. Sure, it's not cinemagraphically beautiful, but that war-torned area is not exactly plush and green. (Yes, I realize it was filmed mostly in China, but I think they did a good job depicting what Afghansitan probably looks like now.) To everyone who is thinking about seeing this movie....you should! You will enjoy it, esp. if you enjoyed the book!

05/22/2008, 9:57 am