The Kite Runner Review

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PatGabM2
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too much to say about this amazing movie, beautiful story, excellent historical information, lovely cinematography

JAN

2008

I read the Kite Runner after my 21 year old daughter recommended it. I was immediately engrossed in the book. My daughter even hosted a book signing for Barnes and Noble for Khaled Hosseini, and he signed my edition of Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. I was hesitant to see The Kite Runner, especially after reading some other reviews...they didn't stay true to the book, etc and so on. Then, too, we have the hype surrounding the Afghani boys that were in the movie and had to be relocated due to a scene in the movie.

Marc Forster did an amazing job with this movie, and anything that wasn't true to the book was subtle, and not integral to the movie. This is the plot synopsis courtesy of about.com: Hosseini's debut novel follows Amir, the son of a wealthy merchant from Kabul, who harbors guilt over a horrible event that happened to his friend Hassan. Amir eventually flees Afghanistan after the Russians invade to begin a new life in America. But Amir can't forget what happened to Hassan and ultimately must repay the debt he owes his friend by returning to his native country.

Make sure that you bring tissues (especially the women)...like an entire box! It was by far one of the best movies I've seen in a lllloooonnnngggg time!

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In response to PatGabM2's comment from Aug 9, 2008 at 1:58PM:

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That's awesome. Thanks for the nice comment. Please let me know how you like it.

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Thanks for the review. I too read the book and thought it was amazing. I never saw the movie, because I figured it would be a disappointment. I've gotten to a point where I won't go see the movie of books that I enjoy. Now, after your review, I think I will go rent the dvd. Thanks.

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Key Information	Directors Marc Forster Actors Khalid Abdalla Genre Dramas Subgenre Friends • Based On A Novel • Adaptation • Fathers And Sons • Taliban • Drama MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA) Available Formats HD DVD UPC 097361179742 Release Date 2007 Running Time 2hr 7min
Languages	Original Language Dari Release Language English (Subtitled)
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD2hr 7min51 secParamount Home EntertainmentMarch 25, 2008PG-13 (MPAA)097361179742
Credits	Screenwriter David Benioff
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (11/01/2007, p.116, Chad Greene): "KITE soars to rare heights....The emotional impact of the conflicted father-and-son...

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