Overview:
This story is about 2 young friends living in Afghanistan. One is the son of an affluent man, the other is the son of the affluent man's servant. We learn early on that these 2 boys have a very close bond, and would do anything for each other. During the day the boys run about the city having fun and watching or flying kites themselves. Flying kites is a big thing, each kite flying team tries to cut the strings of the other kites with theirs, and be the last kite flying, once a kite is cut and falls, everyone runs to find it so they can keep it.
Review:
This move is set 90% of the time in Afghanistan, and rather than having them speak English for our benefit, and still have it known that they are speaking their own tongue, as they do in some movies, they have the actors speak the correct language, and give the viewer subtitles. At first I wad disappointed to see the subtitles, but I came to appreciate them and the authenticity of the language they used, and it was not too difficult to keep up with what was being said. During the times they were in American, they spoke English, but occasionally revisited they're own language.
I will be the first to admit that this movie isn't exactly Disney. There are some depressing things that happen, and I found myself getting worked up or covering my eyes on a couple of parts, but the point to the story was undeniable, and in my opinion worth hearing. This movie was about friendship, loyalty and the good that is there despite the bad.
This movie could be a little slower at points, but I didn't have a problem with it, because everything that was happening was giving me information and insight into the characters and their situation. I also found it interesting to learn a little bit more about the situation in Afghanistan, and what made it what it is right now.
My Rating:
I give this movie a 3 out of 5.
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