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Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :

I saw this last night. Wonderful. See it if you can.

[ November 09, 2007, 12:44 PM: Message edited by: kmbboots ]

Posted by JonHecht (Member # 9712) on :

Does it include a child rape scene, like the book did? That part freaked me out.

Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :

It is central to the story so yes, but it is implied rather than graphically shown. You know what is going to happen, but don't actually see it.

Posted by cassv746 (Member # 11173) on :

Aw, man I want to see it bad. But it got pushed back for 6 weeks for some reason. [Frown]

But the book was awesome!

Posted by Threads (Member # 10863) on :

Cassv, the first sentence of your response looked really questionable right after kmbboots' post. Fortunately you added an explanation [Razz]

Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :

According to New York Times, the reason why the movie release date was delayed is because they were trying to get the child actors out of Kabul.
See link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/04/movies/04kite.html

Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :

Has anyone read "A Thousand Splendid Suns"? I thought it was just as amazing as the "Kite Runner".

Posted by Flaming Toad on a Stick (Member # 9302) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Dark as night:
Has anyone read "A Thousand Splendid Suns"? I thought it was just as amazing as the "Kite Runner".

I did. Great read. Nice to see you posting again, Leila.

Posted by cassv746 (Member # 11173) on :

Oh wow, I didn't even notice that till now. You're right that looks awful. [Razz]

Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :

Ahhh <wiping a tear>... somebody still remembers me! Thanks Toad! I've been a bit busy lately and haven't been here in awhile.

I'm glad you liked "A Thousand Splendid Suns". As a girl, I could relate to it more than "Kite Runner". Not to mention the main character with the same name as mine. [Smile]

Posted by Flaming Toad on a Stick (Member # 9302) on :

[Smile]

I'm not a girl, but I actually enjoyed A Thousand Splendid Suns more than Kite Runner.

Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :

Really? That's interesting, in a good way. I thought Khaled Hosseini did an amzing job of creating the characters and showcasing their emotions. I felt like I understood Mariam and Laila on so many levels, crying and laughing with them. I also like the fact that his stories FEEL real. There are no fake "happily ever afters" or unrealistic expectations. His tales are heartbreaking, but SO real. Sign of a good writer in my book.

Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :

The film has awesome cool kites