Comments on: The Kite Runner Review http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:43:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rowena http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-182817 Rowena Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:54:19 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-182817 Great review. I agree with you on the idea that the first part was good, and the second part was... not so good. My main issue with the second part of the film is that they cut out so much. I'm currently studying the book for an A-level, and the book relies upon certain events to pull the film together. In the second half of the book, Sohrab is explored alot more. A massive thing happens to Sohrab which causes the ending to have alot more meaning, and without this event the film felt very disjointed. Still, a good film. Great review.

I agree with you on the idea that the first part was good, and the second part was… not so good.

My main issue with the second part of the film is that they cut out so much. I’m currently studying the book for an A-level, and the book relies upon certain events to pull the film together. In the second half of the book, Sohrab is explored alot more. A massive thing happens to Sohrab which causes the ending to have alot more meaning, and without this event the film felt very disjointed.

Still, a good film.

]]> By: Danilo http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-177716 Danilo Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:24:43 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-177716 The child actors were in no danger, until the movie. Why are they in grave danger now? Nothing implied or insinuated here, just want the truth. The child actors were in no danger, until the movie. Why are they in grave danger now? Nothing implied or insinuated here, just want the truth.

]]> By: Tabasom http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-116622 Tabasom Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:02:35 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-116622 Oops not alot* I mean also Oops not alot* I mean also

]]> By: Tabasom http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-116620 Tabasom Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:01:05 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-116620 This book tells an epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy during the 1970’s to the atrocities of the present. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also about the power of fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies. I really like the book, When I first read this book I couldn't put it down, it took me back to my country that I long to see so much. I have never read a book that made so many stream of emotions come over me. I'm proud of Mr. Hosseini for his wonderful accomplishments and a positive rising star amongst our ppl. By the way Nasim Khan ur very good to tell the story. I'm alot an afghan girl :) This book tells an epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy during the 1970’s to the atrocities of the present.
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also about the power of fathers over sons—their love, their sacrifices, their lies.
I really like the book, When I first read this book I couldn’t put it down, it took me back to my country that I long to see so much. I have never read a book that made so many stream of emotions come over me. I’m proud of Mr. Hosseini for his wonderful accomplishments and a positive rising star amongst our ppl.

By the way Nasim Khan ur very good to tell the story. I’m alot an afghan girl :)

]]> By: The Kite Runner Cliff Notes http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-116509 The Kite Runner Cliff Notes Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:48:25 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-116509 “The Kite Runner” an awesome book, great attention to details. Every single page made me cry, laugh, warmed up my heart with love, and made me angry… I cried non-stop throughout the book. “The Kite Runner” an awesome book, great attention to details. Every single page made me cry, laugh, warmed up my heart with love, and made me angry… I cried non-stop throughout the book.

]]> By: shumei http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-114629 shumei Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:07:50 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-114629 i absolutely loved the movie and thought it should have been a 7-8/10! however, i do agree that parts are disjointed and doesnt flow as well and can be hard for someone to keep track. having said that, i absolutely loved it! i even cried! it was very touching and nolstalgic of one's childhood and innocence and how a memory can haunt one.... GO WATCH IT! i absolutely loved the movie and thought it should have been a 7-8/10! however, i do agree that parts are disjointed and doesnt flow as well and can be hard for someone to keep track. having said that, i absolutely loved it! i even cried! it was very touching and nolstalgic of one’s childhood and innocence and how a memory can haunt one…. GO WATCH IT!

]]> By: Nasim Khan http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-111455 Nasim Khan Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:34:52 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-111455 OHHHHHHHHH ONE MORE THING: I STILL LOVED THE MOVIE!!! I hope it wins many awards because it has won many hearts. OHHHHHHHHH ONE MORE THING:

I STILL LOVED THE MOVIE!!! I hope it wins many awards because it has won many hearts.

]]> By: Nasim Khan http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-111453 Nasim Khan Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:29:27 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-111453 I am an Afghan, Pashtoon who has read this book twice. Once for my self and once to my mother who understands English but does not speak it. I loved the book both times I've read it. I was not happy about how the Pashtoons were categorized in the book but took as a story line and dismissed my dismay on this notion. Thoughts on movie: I just saw the movie yesterday and have to say that the book is a whole lot better. The movie starts out at a fair pace pulling you into the story deeply then shakes you up with fast paced story telling and skipping over parts of the book...this I was not thrilled with. I thought they could have told the last half of the movie a little more gracefully. Funny and Weird parts in the movie: As an Afghan, I laughed my head off in a few scenes that were just simply helarious. I loved Ahmad Zahir at the b-day party, the weird men dancing at the wedding (TRUST ME FOLKS>>THEY DANCE A WHOLE LOT BETTER...lol). I also loved the scene where Amir and his fiance-to-be goes for a walk on the side walk to talk and her mother follows them to chaperone...lol...that had me going for a good while. There were other very funny parts as well. I wish I could remember them all. The got it WRONG parts in the movie: 1. The Stadium....men and women did not attend it. Only men went...and if they were to attend, they most certainly would not have sat next to each other...lol. 2. The Taliban did not wear black turbans with gold threading. They had and still have a specefic dress code. They wore/wear plain black silk turbans with black/brown/or white clothing with one pant leg pulled up. No bright colors were worn by them. 3. There are no camels on the streets in Peshawar...lol 4. AMIR's father and friend Rahim were Persians...NOT AFGHANS...one can clearly tell so from their Iranian accent. They should've worked harder and hired real Afghan actors. We have them, thank you very much!!! 5. The Music should've been authentic Afghan music. The only authentic Afghan music used in the movie was at the b-day party and wedding. The rest is non-Afghan but has a middle eastern flair to it....oh wait a minute, Afghanistan is not even in the Middle East...damn!? I am an Afghan, Pashtoon who has read this book twice. Once for my self and once to my mother who understands English but does not speak it. I loved the book both times I’ve read it. I was not happy about how the Pashtoons were categorized in the book but took as a story line and dismissed my dismay on this notion.

Thoughts on movie:
I just saw the movie yesterday and have to say that the book is a whole lot better. The movie starts out at a fair pace pulling you into the story deeply then shakes you up with fast paced story telling and skipping over parts of the book…this I was not thrilled with. I thought they could have told the last half of the movie a little more gracefully.

Funny and Weird parts in the movie:
As an Afghan, I laughed my head off in a few scenes that were just simply helarious. I loved Ahmad Zahir at the b-day party, the weird men dancing at the wedding (TRUST ME FOLKS>>THEY DANCE A WHOLE LOT BETTER…lol). I also loved the scene where Amir and his fiance-to-be goes for a walk on the side walk to talk and her mother follows them to chaperone…lol…that had me going for a good while. There were other very funny parts as well. I wish I could remember them all.

The got it WRONG parts in the movie:
1. The Stadium….men and women did not attend it. Only men went…and if they were to attend, they most certainly would not have sat next to each other…lol.
2. The Taliban did not wear black turbans with gold threading. They had and still have a specefic dress code. They wore/wear plain black silk turbans with black/brown/or white clothing with one pant leg pulled up. No bright colors were worn by them.
3. There are no camels on the streets in Peshawar…lol
4. AMIR’s father and friend Rahim were Persians…NOT AFGHANS…one can clearly tell so from their Iranian accent. They should’ve worked harder and hired real Afghan actors. We have them, thank you very much!!!
5. The Music should’ve been authentic Afghan music. The only authentic Afghan music used in the movie was at the b-day party and wedding. The rest is non-Afghan but has a middle eastern flair to it….oh wait a minute, Afghanistan is not even in the Middle East…damn!?

]]> By: Kristina http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-111218 Kristina Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:02:18 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/2007/12/the-kite-runner-review#comment-111218 WOW! Only a 6.5? I absolutely LOVED this film. Moved me to tears. And Amir's father was FANTASTIC as you said. That scene in the back of the truck with the Russian soldier was my favorite of the whole film. He better get nominated for an Oscar, because his performance is one of the best I've seen any actor give all year. I do agre that the coincidences at the end were much too convenient, but it wasn't so blatant that it stopped the film for me. One thing that you didn't mention was the actual kite-flying sequences. They were so cool-looking. They looked like aerial dogfights, like something out of Star Wars or something. I was on the edge of my seat...during kite-flying, for pete's sake! WOW! Only a 6.5? I absolutely LOVED this film. Moved me to tears. And Amir’s father was FANTASTIC as you said. That scene in the back of the truck with the Russian soldier was my favorite of the whole film. He better get nominated for an Oscar, because his performance is one of the best I’ve seen any actor give all year. I do agre that the coincidences at the end were much too convenient, but it wasn’t so blatant that it stopped the film for me. One thing that you didn’t mention was the actual kite-flying sequences. They were so cool-looking. They looked like aerial dogfights, like something out of Star Wars or something. I was on the edge of my seat…during kite-flying, for pete’s sake!

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