Paige Persad (fb558345746)

Breakfast at Tiffany's Unrated

The Kite Runner PG-13

So who exactly IS the Kite Runner? The first kite runner is Hassan, the servant of Amir. Then, the second kite runner is Amir, our hero. He's not exactly heroic; to be honest, he's almost cowardly at times. However, he is good, although it takes a while to see it. The story follows him from his childhood in Kabul to his adult years in California and back to Kabul for a short time. Little Amir was friends with Hassan, the servant's son. Hassan was devoted to Amir, serving him food and playing with him after his chores were done. But Hassan suffered a terrible, unspeakable experience because of his loyalty to Amir. The Soviets arrive, and Amir's father quickly takes himself and Amir to go to Pakistan and then America because it's no secret of his disdain of the Communists. Once in America, they can't afford to live as richly as they could in Kabul. But they do live honorably. Amir's uncle calls him from Pakistan years later to ask Amir to come visit. He does. He learns that Hassan had a son, and now that Hassan and his wife were dead, Hassan is in an orphange and in a desperate position. Amir must help him. He does, in ways that are both true to his flawed character and more courageous than he's ever been in his life. This movie was an incredible piece. It was true to the book, didn't compromise on the unpleasant aspects of the story, but didn't glorify the violence of the agressors (first the Soviets, and then the Taliban). I love this movie for its honesty. It shows real pain and real redemption. The writer, Khaled Hosseini, is so talented. Please see this movie!