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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

2007
Drama
2h 8m
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble. (imdb)
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The Kite Runner

2007
Drama
2h 8m
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Rated 29 Oct 2008
72
61st
In the book the relationships between Amir and his father and between Amir and Hassan, where explaind beautifull, this is what I missed in the movie. altough the movie was alright, the drawing of the relationships where average.
Rated 20 Jun 2010
30
16th
Highly overrated. A lead character with no charisma what so ever. A strange mix of language! Every time there is some important information without no reason what so ever the characters switch from Afghan to English. Worst example it in the end of the film, where the voice in a very moving sad Afghan song suddenly go over and start to sing in English!!! Though a beautiful montage-sequence of the pre-thaliban Afghanistan.
Rated 25 Oct 2010
40
20th
Some parts are very strong, with the book reaching out to us through thick layers of production, and others are weak, like a bad tv-series or two producers fighting over whether two afghan men should converse in one language or the other. Consequence god dammit! Edited into tiny pieces and only the father and Hassan shine through some very below-par acting. And how can you make this movie so visually indifferent when it's about Afghanistan? Maybe THE most visually interesting place on earth.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
67
52nd
Moving and interesting story that's brougt to us in a very detailed and enjoyable way. They really did a good job in the way they portrayed the relationships and emotions between all the characters. Although this is a very good movie, it still misses something extra to make this an unforgetable film.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
78
71st
This is a good film that handles some really serious subject matter. There are some disturbing scenes in this film. The acting is very good, both the child and adult actors. Check it out if you like serious movies and don't mind subtitles.
Rated 17 Oct 2010
10
9th
"Forster transforms a presumably brutal and nuanced account of class difference and innocence lost into Disney-style kitsch." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 05 May 2008
70
61st
Movie based on an excellent book. And the problem is this. The film can not have the essence of the book, everything happens very fast, although it is a movie well done. Those who do not read the book, might like.
Rated 11 Sep 2009
75
15th
I got very emotional with the book, but the film leaves much to be desired in terms of interpretation.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
89
57th
This is a great movie. I love the message that "The Kite Runner" transmites, it's a life changing movie. Other than that the concept is very good. Overall 89 =) Good Soundtrack, good acting, i really love the acting of the younger Hassan.
Rated 07 May 2011
85
87th
Touching. Reminds Persepolis in many ways.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
85
96th
A tale of regret and redemption. Stellar acting from the cast, esp the young Hassan. I was moved to tears, right till to the end. One of the best films I've ever caught.
Rated 28 Sep 2008
63
20th
nothing compared to the book
Rated 28 Jul 2008
75
56th
I liked it, it was important I think to highlight how some ideologies transcend political boundaries and nationalities.
Rated 03 Feb 2008
85
78th
good movie - the book was better but it still portrayed it pretty well
Rated 30 Jun 2008
84
64th
The first half of the movie or so is simply alright, but when the main character relocates you feel the movie is about to end, but it really just kicks up a notch. That last half was amazing and very moving. All was setup up wonderfully by the beginning.
Rated 02 Dec 2009
65
72nd
It is often difficult to fully immerse yourself into another culture while you view a film dedicated to characters within that culture, but I found it easy to empathize with all of the players involved. The film is heartbreaking yet endearing I will most certainly be checking out this story in its other medium.
Rated 16 Aug 2013
8
85th
Enjoyment: 8/10, Plot: 8/10 Themes: 8/10 Cinematography: 7/10 Direction: 8/10 Acting: 8/10 Writing: 8/10 Score: 8/10 Editing: 8/10 Design: 8/10
Rated 17 Nov 2013
90
59th
The movie shows pre and post terrible era of Afghanistan. Kids from the city which goes through trouble times.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
79
20th
My hopes were soaring at the start but I soon found myself trying to keep my interest up in the air, without success.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
70
35th
Read the book and keep the memories, then forget the book to watch the movie...
Rated 23 Jan 2008
81
65th
Very beautiful and moving story of courage and trying to be a good person, even when it's hard to do the right thing.
Rated 09 Apr 2008
60
69th
Butt fucking? ew, gross!
Rated 05 Jan 2010
56
49th
This film has aura, some might even say stench, of Hollywood around it. Same as Slumdog Millionaire has. I missed the authenticity. Marc Forster is a good director, but it seems he was unsure what his vision of the film was, and the ending product seems uncertain, even cheesy. Of course the film has good qualities too, most lifted directly from the book - some smart dialogs, interesting characters (acting isn't always on par with character), difficult themes.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
65
29th
It was one of those movies that I'd see if someone paid but I won't rent or download it. But it was above average and although some of it was predictable, it still told the story well and had some emotion in it. Mild recommendation.
Rated 05 Apr 2008
85
37th
Some critics praise the "plot-driven" quality of this film, but I found the plot contrived, even mechanical. It's a well-made, competent film, but it never soars, as it clearly should, given its main symbol and subject matter. Instead, it sails along a set course toward its unsurprising destination.
Rated 09 Nov 2008
97
99th
Awesome movie - I will have to read the book. The acting is impeccable, and the story is unforgettable.
Rated 28 Jul 2013
3
73rd
The lovely visuals, (China as Afghanistan) countryside and heartbreaking drama of the first half are wasted on the too-Hollywood romance and action in the later.
Rated 26 Feb 2011
72
57th
A well done adaptation of one of my favorite books.While this doesn't capture some of the emotional subtlety and nuance of the book this movie remains pretty well faithful to the spirit and plot of the book.The one thing this film did was take the convoluted ending in the book streamlined it and ultimately made it better.If you enjoyed this movie I highly recommend you read the book as well.
Rated 21 Mar 2009
20
23rd
"...there is something slightly stiff and a little too tasteful about Marc Forster's The Kite Runner."
Rated 18 Dec 2011
2
0th
Dreadful experience.
Rated 11 Sep 2017
4
1st
such an unlikeable main character... he's not just a bland asshole, he also stands for a crude worldview
Rated 10 Jan 2011
1
0th
Forster's mix of topicality and sensationalism makes The Kite Runner sentimental, not profound.
Rated 05 Oct 2013
80
64th
80.000
Rated 05 Apr 2008
65
70th
not as compelling as the book, but a reasonable substitute for those who don't have the time to read it
Rated 01 Nov 2009
100
90th
this is AWESOME crap
Rated 28 Jul 2013
60
8th
This is based on my favourite book of all time. The film does not have time to properly develop the characters so you do not get the chance to hate Amir and feel for him at the same time. The film also misses out on some of the most quoteable lines from the book which is written in the first person from Amir. Overall I would say read the book and then watch the film. If you watch the film first you may not want to read the book which would be a great shame.
Rated 11 May 2010
8
92nd
Incredibly moving story.
Rated 07 Mar 2009
75
34th
Gorgeous cinematography. The kite fights are interesting sequences, very whimsical. There's kind of a quiet tone to it that I tend to like in movies. Gets better as it goes along.
Rated 13 Mar 2008
85
85th
I had already read the book, which was great, so was keen to see the film which didn't disappoint me. It is a must see film.
Rated 20 Mar 2008
90
66th
Beautiful, tearful and well portrayed. A favourite of the year.
Rated 06 Mar 2008
82
71st
A heartbreaking tale, and well told.
Rated 16 Mar 2009
53
55th
okay movie
Rated 29 Mar 2008
80
60th
Too cruel. Kabul was a cultural city before.
Rated 14 Apr 2008
65
58th
Homosexual rapist as the main bad guy? What?
Rated 07 Apr 2011
2
1st
One of the worse films I ever watched, possibly. It was kind of painful, actually - the boredom and the terrible dialoges and plot and etc. As someone else here said, it has a certain Hollywood aura that, combined with the subject, that kills all the Hollywood-movie fun, is absoloutly painful to watch.
Rated 01 Oct 2010
75
73rd
a good movie about friend ship
Rated 26 Sep 2008
68
46th
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Rated 01 Jan 2011
75
55th
75.000
Rated 08 Jan 2008
90
89th
As a reader of this book, I was a huge fan of the way this movie was done. The movie is very close to the book, even including dialog straight from the book.
Rated 07 Mar 2009
68
48th
In tone, pacing and moral reminded me of Shawshank Redemption (in the best possible way). While some elements were cliche, it was all done with such skill and understatement that they almost never felt obtrusive (with a minor exception of the 'villain' at the end). Powerful and resonant, with great performances all around, and best of all, a universal story told with cultural specificity.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
65
32nd
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