The Kite Runner
14,407
Drama
Based one on of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, The Kite Runner is a profoundly emotional tale of friendship, family, devastating mistakes and redeeming love. In a divided country on the verge of war, two childhood friends, Amir and Hassan, are about to be torn apart forever. It’s a glorious afternoon in Kabul and the skies are bursting with the exhilarating joy of a kite-fighting tournament. But in the aftermath of the ... [+]
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United States | Variety | "While the largely unknown cast and subtitled dialogue may present a marketing challenge, they also create a feeling of authenticity in this poignant, intimate epic" | POS |
United States | ReelViews | "At times brutal, at times touching" | POS |
United States | Chicago Sun-Times | "It helps us to understand that the newcomers among us come from somewhere and are somebody." | POS |
United States | The New York Times | "There is remarkably little of visual interest here; the setups are banal, and the scenes lack tension" | NEG |
United States | The Washington Post | "For all the pain and loss that The Kite Runner depicts, it is still a film of exhilarating, redemptive humanity" | POS |
United States | Miami Herald | "'The Kite Runner' is earnest and sentimental and formulaic and obvious. Watching it, I could understand the fuss over Khaled Hosseini's bestselling novel, but the film didn't make me want to read it." | NEU |
United Kingdom | Empire | "An engaging melodrama whose less convincing plot points are superseded by some astonishingly affecting performances" | POS |
United States | USA Today | "A compelling and uplifting tale that exposes the viewer to an unfamiliar, fascinating culture (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)" | POS |
United States | Austin Chronicle | "An example of how good intentions don’t necessarily make for a good movie" | NEU |
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