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The Kite Runner - Film

Posted: 12/12/07 at 11:34am

Finally saw a preview of it this morning. LOVED the book (thanks Tazzy) I am really looking forward to the film. Anyone heard what the status of the kids in the film is? I understood the film was delayed because they were trying to get them out of Afghanistan before its release.

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Posted: 12/12/07 at 11:34am

They got the one boy who is raped to Saudi Arabia last week

....but the world goes 'round

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Posted: 12/12/07 at 11:37am

The film is absolutely amazing. Everyone in the audience was just silently stunned throughout - not in a bad way - it is just incredible.

DD - Also check out the trailor for "Under the Same Moon". It is on the Apple website to view. Can't wait for it to open.

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Posted: 12/12/07 at 11:42am

Thanks taz. They left the other kid behind?

Haven't heard of "Under the Same Moon" but will make sure to check it out.

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Posted: 12/12/07 at 11:57am

Brilliant book! Can't wait to see the movie!

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Posted: 12/12/07 at 5:32pm

Both boys have been removed, variety did a story on it a couple of weeks ago.

Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian

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Posted: 12/12/07 at 5:40pm

The boys and their families were relocated to the United Arab Emirates courtesy of the producers of the film a couple of weeks ago.

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Posted: 12/12/07 at 6:05pm

I figured something had happened since they had moved on with the release.

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Posted: 12/14/07 at 6:48pm

Hm ... the reviews have been luke warm. The local review said that not being able to get into Amir's head, one is not able to sympathize with him. I still hope to see it this weekend.

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Posted: 12/14/07 at 6:51pm

I want to read it before seeing it.

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Posted: 12/14/07 at 6:54pm

You should - the book is wonderful. One of my favorite books that I've ever read.

I'm sorry to see that the film isn't getting great reviews. I still can't wait to see it, but I can't help but say that when I first heard it announced I thought that Forster was all wrong for the project.

When I read the book, I imagined someone like Sydney Pollock, Ang Lee, Norman Jewison, or even Spielberg doing the film.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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Posted: 12/14/07 at 11:34pm

Is the book a quick easy read or is it hard to follow and take a bit longer to read?

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Posted: 12/15/07 at 6:44pm

For me, the book was an easy read. It's written beautifully, and I could not put it down.

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Posted: 12/16/07 at 5:49pm

Despite the two feet of snow we have here in Boston, I ventured out today during the snow storm to see this movie. I was the only one in the theater for the entire movie.

This is a beautiful heartfelt movie. It's only been a few hours since I have seen it and I can't stop thinking about it. Now I really want to read the book!

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Posted: 12/19/07 at 1:03pm

The dynamic octagenarian duo called Reel Geezers review "The Kite Runner." These two old-school movie veterans give a balanced funny and insightful perspective to Marc Forster's film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc8kVc0zunw
Reel Geezers- The Kite Runner

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