The Kite Runner is simply an outstanding movie based on historical events in Afghanistan. This movie is based on a novel of the same name. I have not read the original novel and hence am in no position to compare the two. The movie, as I see it without any prejudice is simply outstanding. The movie is about life in Afghanistan all the way from the time when it was a free land to the time when it gets conquered by Russia and then eventually falls under the rule of Taliban. Before you misjudge let me assure you that this movie is not a history tale. It is a story set in a historical background.
This story is about a young kid born to a rich Afghan and his friend who happens to be the household servant's son. The story starts with the innocence filled childhood of these two kids and eventually as things unfold we see the two separated under rather bizarre circumstances. We see the lead character evolve from a man who is full of shyness and cowardice to a man who goes out to redeem himself, who realizes the importance of standing up and facing circumstances instead of running away from them.
Does the movie give you a realistic portrayal of the events in Afghanistan? No, the movie is not about Afghanistan, it is about this one man and his life, his life alone. So, please do not watch this movie with the expectation that you will see the horrors of Afghanistan. The movie is very mild in its portrayal of violence and concentrates solely on the thought evolution of the lead character. The cast does an amazing job. I am not sure if they are already well established actors or not but this is for the first time I have seen most of them and they have all done a very good job.
A must-watch for anyone who likes movies that can be used as tools to study the human mind and its capabilities under varying circumstances. Cheers!
This story is about a young kid born to a rich Afghan and his friend who happens to be the household servant's son. The story starts with the innocence filled childhood of these two kids and eventually as things unfold we see the two separated under rather bizarre circumstances. We see the lead character evolve from a man who is full of shyness and cowardice to a man who goes out to redeem himself, who realizes the importance of standing up and facing circumstances instead of running away from them.
Does the movie give you a realistic portrayal of the events in Afghanistan? No, the movie is not about Afghanistan, it is about this one man and his life, his life alone. So, please do not watch this movie with the expectation that you will see the horrors of Afghanistan. The movie is very mild in its portrayal of violence and concentrates solely on the thought evolution of the lead character. The cast does an amazing job. I am not sure if they are already well established actors or not but this is for the first time I have seen most of them and they have all done a very good job.
A must-watch for anyone who likes movies that can be used as tools to study the human mind and its capabilities under varying circumstances. Cheers!