Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Powerful

Must See Movie...

Excellent, smart action film.

The directing was sub-par, the music choice was tasteless and horrendous, and the cinematography was subpar at best. The movie left out a plethora of important scenes that were vital to character development and plot advancement, which made this awful excuse for a 'movie' almost impossible to watch. For example, one of the important scenes that was altered is when Ali and Hassan were leaving the house for good, in the book it was construed as an extremely emotional complication with Baba crying and pouring rain. This was important for character development because it was the catalyst in the movie for when Baba's tough, admirable man began to be torn down, with the stories that later surface about his unfaithfulness and deceit. Instead Baba barely fought to keep Ali and Hassan and didn't even drive them to their destination. This was extremely important to character development in the book because it is the beginning for when Baba's character slowly begins to deteriorate in the sense of admirability and without this scene Baba's character is not as affected from the beginning precept of his strong, commendable persona which was all fake. Also, the movie portrays Amir as a victim in the beginning so you start to feel bad for him so his horrendous actions seem less malevolent and you still feel sorry for him because he's construed as a kid with family struggles and neglection issues, when in the book Amir is shown as the wicked monster he truly is. In conclusion, the movie dilutes the characters development and polarizing natures of the different characters so one character doesn't stand out as being a villain, a hero, and other important roles. I give the movie a 1.2 out of 4 compared to the book and a 3 out of 4 as a stand-alone movie.

Good movie, young fella gets buggered up the arse in it

The movie is good until the friendship of Hassan ad Amir is concerned but the ideas given are logically wrong and based upon lies.As Amir's father lies to him and he lies to his father about his friend Hassan of stealing his clock..The movie is also a lie told to viewers..If you want to know the real situation,it's exactly contrary of what is depicted.. Child abuse is also one of theme of movie but wrongly portrayed..'Bacha Bazi' which is child abuse is done by afghan soldiers in Afghaistan in presence of Us soldiers and they're not allowed to interfere..You can check many latest news for that..'In 2015, The New York Times reported that U.S. soldiers serving in Afghanistan were instructed by their commanders to ignore child sexual abuse being carried out by Afghan security forces, except "when rape is being used as a weapon of war." American soldiers have been instructed not to intervene — in some cases, not even when their Afghan allies have abused boys on military bases, according to interviews and court records. But the U.S. soldiers have been increasingly troubled that instead of weeding out pedophiles, the US military was arming them against the Taliban and placing them as the police commanders of villages — and doing little when they began abusing children. One U.S. Army Captain, Dan Quinn, became distressed after hearing cries of young boys being raped by Afghan officers. He then intervened and beat up the Afghan officer who was responsible. After the beating, the US Army relieved the Captain of his command and pulled him from Afghanistan. He has since left the military.'In a 2013 Vice Media, Inc. documentary titled "This Is What Winning Looks Like", British independent film-maker Ben Anderson describes the systematic kidnapping, sexual enslavement and murder of young men and boys by local security forces in the Afghan city of Sangin. The film depicts several scenes of Anderson along with American military personal describing how difficult it is to work with the Afghan police considering the blatant molestation and rape of local youth. The documentary also contains footage of an American military adviser confronting the then acting Police Chief on the abuse after a young boy is shot in the leg after trying to escape a police barrack. When the marine suggests that the barracks be searched for children, and that any policeman found to be engaged in pedophilia be arrested and jailed, the high-ranking officer insists what occurs between the security forces and the boys is consensual, saying "(the boys) like being there and giving their asses at night." He went on to claim that this practice was historic and necessary. "If (my commanders) don't **** the as--- of those boys, what should they ----? The pus---- of their own Grandmothers?" (copied from Wikipedia) Taliban used to punish those who abused the child for adultery and law is same for everyone whether rich or poor.. kite flying is really dangerous especially with chemical threads...A lot of people got their necks cut and died due to it in Pakistan...... It must not be done or done safely as human lives are more precious than any other thing.. kites should be flied but after careful measures and in area away from people so people doesn't hit traffic during running before a kite nor get damaged by dangerous thread....

This movie is based on my favorite novel of the same name. It's a special and thought-provoking story, about redemption and humanity. You are presented with a vivid and mysterious view of Afghanistan. Amir and Hassan have grown up together in Kabul in Afghanistan. Amir is the young master of the house, the only child in the rich family. His mother dies in his delivery. Amir is smart, quiet and sensitive. He likes writing, and expresses his emotion in words. His father's recognition and love is important for him. Hassan is the son of the servant. He is loyal and brave. Amir's father loves him even more than Amir. Amir wants to be the winning kite runner to gain his father's love and accomplishment. Hassan helps him, but he runs into an evil boy on his way home. Amir witnesses Hassan being raped, but he does nothing. Amir avoids meeting Hassan anymore after that day. He does not know how to face Hassan. Because of this, he even lies to his father that Hassan steals his birthday gift. Even if Hassan knows everything, he is still loyal to Amir. He admits the theft. As Amir wishes, Hassan and his father move out.Amir and his father escape to the US due to the war with Russia. Amir graduates from university in the US, becomes a writer and gets married. Amir's life looks like getting smoother in America, away from the flames of war in Afghanistan. However, Hassan and his childhood never disappear from Amir's memory. The memory becomes even clearer with time. This tortures Amir. It is Amir's secret deep in his heart. His guilt tortures him all the time.Because of a call, Amir is back to Afghanistan. He finally knows his father's secret. Hassan is his brother. He finally understands all the things his father did were for redemption. Amir deeply regrets what he did to Hassan. Unfortunately, he has no chance to make up for it, because Hassan dies. Amir overcomes difficulties and even risks his life to rescue Hassan's son, Herabo. Herabo, the pitiful boy, is raped by the Taliban. He is autistic because of the hurt in his body and heart. Finally, Amir adopts Herabo and takes him back to the US. The movie draws in the viewer's heart. It is about friendship, family, betrayal and redemption. It also expresses the complaints of the wars and Afghanistan ethnic and religious issues. The author of the novel was awarded the first United Nations Humanitarian Award because of this book. I really feel it is a pity that the only Oscar this movie was nominated for was Best Original Soundtrack. It is the number one story in my heart.