Title: The Kite Runner Director: Marc Forster
Based on a Novel by: Khaled Hosseini
Starring: Larry Brown and L. Peter Callender
Rating: PG-13
Suitable for Ages: Some Material May be Inappropriate for Children Under the Age of 13
Production Company: Dreamworks
Media Type: DVD
Copyright: 2008
Genre: Drama
Reader's Annotation: A story of friendship and of heartbreak.
Plot Summary: Two young boys, Amir and Hassan, are unsuspecting friends. Growing up in Kabul, the two boys grow close as a result of their father's business relationship. Amir's father is affluent while Hassan's father is Amir's family's servant. After a sad and horrifying event shatters Amir and Hassan's friendship, the viewer sees the boys' lives go in separate directions.
Evaluation: (A+) Hosseini weaves a beautiful yet heartbreaking tale of friendship. The characters are innocent and happy until one day that is taken away from them both. The two young actors effectively express their love for each other and consequently their confusion and pain. With brilliant writing and convincing actors, The Kite Runner is an excellent film.
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