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James Hitchcock 2012-05-21 06:09:16

A triumphant success that breaks every rule in the Hollywood book

How's this for a pitch for a film? "We make a film largely set inAfghanistan, with no big Hollywood names (or even minor ones) among thecast. Most of the dialogue will be in Dari (the Afghan dialect ofPersian). The plot involves challenging subjects like paedophilia andhomosexual rape. And we make this as a mainstream film, not as alow-budget art-house movie".The above sounds like the sales pitch for the least successful film ofall time, perhaps a tax loss or the cinema equivalent of "Springtimefor Hitler". "The Kite Runner", however, is neither. It is evidencethat it is possible to break every rule in Hollywood's book and stillmake a film that is a triumphant success.The early part of the film is set in the Kabul of the 1970s. The maincharacters are Amir, a teenage boy, and his best friend Hassan. Amir,whose mother died giving birth to him, is the son of Baba, a well-to-domiddle-class intellectual. Hassan is the son of Baba's servant Ali. Thefilm's title derives from the fact that Amir and Hassan like kitefighting, a popular sport in Afghanistan.The central incident in the film occurs during a kite fightingtournament. Amir has cut an opponent's line and Hassan, his "kiterunner", is racing to fetch the downed kite when he is set upon andsexually assaulted by a gang of bullies, who despise him because he isa member of the minority Hazara tribe. Unknown to Hassan Amir, who wasrunning closely behind him, witnesses the assault, but is toofrightened either to intervene or to summon help. This incident puts anend to the friendship between the boys. Amir, ashamed of his cowardice,wants to get rid of Hassan from his life, and falsely accuses him oftheft. Hassan, not wanting to expose his friend, falsely confesses;Baba is ready to forgive him, but Ali leaves the family's service,taking Hassan with him.When the Russians invade Afghanistan in 1978, Amir and Baba, whoseanti-Communist views are well-known, are forced to leave the countryand make a new life for themselves in California, where Amir becomes awriter. Many years later, Amir has an opportunity to atone for histreatment of Hassan, who has been killed by the Taliban regime. Amirlearns that Hassan was really his half-brother, fathered by Baba whohad an adulterous affair with Ali's wife. Amir vows to rescue Hassan'sson Sohrab from an orphanage in Kabul.In the sixties and early seventies Afghanistan under King Zahir Shahwas one of the most progressive and democratic countries in the Islamicworld, but it was also, in the eyes of most Westerners, a farawaycountry of which they knew little. Today this once-peaceful but nowwar-torn land is never far from the front pages of the world'snewspapers, having been brutalised by two inhumane ideologies, SovietCommunism and the Islamofascism of the Taliban. There is relativelylittle in the film about the Communist era in Afghanistan, but we seethe brutality of the Taliban regime when Amir returns to rescue hisnephew; there is a particularly harrowing scene of a woman being stonedto death for adultery. Assef, the leader of the bullies who assaultedHassan, is now a senior Taliban official, but the strict code ofmorality which the regime officially promotes does not prevent him fromusing young children, of both sexes, for his own sexual pleasure.This is one of the two best films I have seen in the cinema over thepast year, the other being "Atonement". Both films have a similartheme, that of a person who, as an adult, attempts to atone for ayouthful misdeed which has had serious consequences. The theme ofatonement in "The Kite Runner" is not confined to Amir's rescue ofSohrab. A key scene comes when Amir and his father are escaping fromKabul and Baba risks his life in order to save a young married womanfrom rape by a Russian soldier. There is a sense that Baba's courageousact is motivated by a need to atone for his own transgression, theseduction of his servant's wife.There are too many good acting performances in the film for me tosingle any out for special mention. In an age when too much ofHollywood's output consists of predictable thrillers, effects-ladenblockbusters and crass comedies, films like "The Kite Runner" and"Atonement" remind us of one of the things the cinema can do best- agood story well told about the lives of ordinary human beings, with alltheir joys and sorrows, their loves and hatreds, their capacity forgood and evil. "The Kite Runner" is both a window on a culture which,for most of us, is an exotic one and a reminder of the universality ofhuman emotions. Congratulations to director Marc Forster and allinvolved. 9/10

radioactive_man21 2012-05-20 17:01:31

Should be rated R - parents beware!

My wife and I rented this to learn more about middle eastern culture,and thought it would be a cute movie about the friendship of 2 boys.Let this be a lesson to us not to judge a movie by it's cover. Themovie was well done, it had a lovely story of courtship and living theAmerican dream, but was more adult themed and more intense than we wereexpecting. The film depicts very graphic images of child molestation(RAPE), fighting, and stoning a woman to death. I don't know how thismovie got away with a PG-13 rating, it should definitely be classifiedas R. If we had known the full content, we wouldn't have rented it.Parents and those sensitive to these types of graphic images beware.

2012-05-19 19:13:04

The Kite Runner...

An excellent movie. There is some graphic abuse to a child but when that is over, the rest of the movie is very moving. The movie is not in English so you won't be able to get up for popcorn or something to drink! It could have been better if it had a bit more depth to it which I am sure the book brings out better than the movie.I can only recommend this book to older children and family.

stensson 2012-05-19 09:08:28

Pre and post the talibans

It begins well. Two boys in Kabul 1978. One of them is master and theother servant. They are experts in handling kites.But the master betrays his servant. And then the Russians come and thenthe talibans and the master escapes to USA.What comes next is some sentimentality and some action. Maybe thescript makers should have stayed in Kabul of 1978, because it's therethe interesting part of the story takes place and it's told in aninteresting way. Worth seeing, but the first third definitely is thebest one.It's hard to combine with the rather conventionalstory-telling which comes afterwards.

debi_chat 2012-05-18 04:58:09

Humane, humble and honest

I have read both the book and saw the movie today. The storyline is sopowerful that almost any script or screenplay would have done justiceto it. So nothing much there. However, this is still a beautiful moviebecause it makes one think and feel, just like the book. Watching it isnot like watching a documentary on a failed state and feelingsympathetic towards people suffering under an oppressive regime, but islike watching any other common man's story unfold, across generations,across continents. Amir's cowardice, his guilt, his dilemmas andfinally his choosing a way of redemption could have been a story of anyof us. There isn't a single infallible character to look up to andidolize but all of them are gray, just like all of us.Another important observation is that the movie does a great job ofchronicling the lives of Afghans through the twenty some years ofturbulent political scenarios. The vibrant, care-free childhoodrepresents Kabul before the Russian invasion and the desolate,shattered remains of the city echo what the Taliban has done to it.The child actors deserve 'thumbs up' all the way. They can put anymatured actor to shame.If you have not yet seen the movie or read the book, just walk into thetheater keeping in mind that you are going to witness a multi-layeredstory woven on a multi-colored fabric of human emotions and sentiments.This movie is not meant to stir anti-Soviet and anti-Taliban feelingsbut to feel the trials of human existence.I read some of the external reviews linked to the site and I mustconfess I do not see the point in writing reviews that summarize thestoryline like a distant spectator and point out technical detailsabout amazing cinematography or something similar. At least for thismovie, one should try to connect to it rather than judging itobjectively.

celluloid_self 2012-05-18 01:57:04

Melodramatic, Clichéd, Predictable

I'm probably gonna get slammed for saying this, but "The Kite Runner"is a transvestite of a book. It doesn't mean that I hated it, but Ialways got the niggling sense that the book was begging to be made intoa movie. It was melodramatic, clichéd and predictable, just perfect forHollywood. I'm not making light of the plight of Afghanistan, I justfeel the plot was...melodramatic, clichéd and predictable.And so I thought the movie might just be powerful in the right hands, Imean, the book really read like a movie, right? The adaptation processcouldn't have been as tough as, I dunno...Corelli's Mandolin? (I'mgrabbing the first book that comes to mind) And I really likedForster's previous movie "Stranger Than Fiction". But I came outfeeling a lot more cheated than when I read the book. The movie prettymuch glossed over the first half of the book, which was I do feel iscrucial in establishing the dynamics between Amir, Hassan and Amir'sfather. One great thing about the book was that the relationships ofthe three central characters were simply but deftly told. Hassan adoresAmir, Amir adores his father, yet his father seems to treat Hassanbetter than his own son. Instead, the movie chooses to split the lengthof the movie into almost three equal parts: Amir and Hassan's childhoodin Afghanistan, Amir and his father's escape and adjustment to life inAmerica, and finally, Amir's act of redemption. For me, I did feel thatthe middle part was a tad redundant. It just served a superficialpurpose to inject a little romantic drama in the form of Amir'smarriage, and the illness of Amir's father felt a little manipulative.Was it important in the book? Yes, I do think so. But the filmicversion falls short in conveying the strength of character for bothAmir and his father while struggling to make a life in a foreign land.Because of that, Amir comes across as a little whiny for insisting onbecoming a writer, and Amir's father is just there to jerk our tearglands.That said, I really loved the kite-flying scenes and the kids werebrilliant...Oh, that's just one line of praise. Bugger.

2012-05-13 10:37:18

And the Kite in the Blue Sky...

From the director of Finding Neverland (Marc Forster) comes the inspiring drama movie The Kite Runner (PG-13, released in 2008), based on a novel by Khaled Hosseini (The Kite Runner) and produced by Dream Work Pictures (William Horberg, Walter Parkers, Rebecca Yeldham, and E. Bennet Walsh). The movie begins with an interesting switch in time which immediately engages the audience and increases the suspense. Amir (Khelid Abdalla) receives a call from his old friend asking him for a visit in his hometown, Kabul. He is asked to do an almost impossible task that will make him "be good again". Then the story begins, starting in Amir's (Zekiria Ebrahimi) childhood with his unfailing Hazara friend, Hassan (Ahmad Khan Mehmoodzada). The kite is introduced as a symbol of freedom and friendship, but it also has a certain price that marks Amir's life forever. Zekiria Ebrahimi's (Young Amir) acting perfectly empathized with the audience, illustrating the certain social classes and pressures the character faces, and achieves the comprehension of his sin from the viewers. Amir and his father Baba (Homayoun Ershadi) flee to the United States due to political reasons and don't ever hear from their Hazara friends again, until Amir gets a certain phone call. The dialogue (Screenwriter: David Benioff) and the setting empower the viewers with simple words and poor places that completely spot the themes of the story right on, they are both realistic and heartfelt.The story circles again to that phone call that gives him the chance to atone for the sin he had committed. However, the resolution of the movie fails to engage the audience, as it trails off the main point. It misses certain vital parts of the book that become key in the conclusion. It comes to a point which the viewer becomes fatigued as he feels the movie is not getting anywhere. Amir's journey trails off and skips many answers the audience is yearning to get. It eventually concludes with the kite, as the kite was with him during his sin, there it was again helping him atone it.Even though the movie does not deliver as much as the book does, it is still full of entertainment, charm, and heart. It has the social issues and tenderness of Slumdog Millionaire, the perseverance of The Pursuit of Happiness, and the forgiveness and redemption of Atonement. It is a depressing story that somehow leaves you with hope and the kite in the blue sky...

nithu_hottie 2012-05-12 18:34:52

brilliant movie

one of the best movie i have seen till date. I was into tears for thelast 1 hour of the movie. It was very moving . And the cinematopography was awesome gr8 locations and the music was amazing just APTfor the movie. Gr8 work. I actually learnt that it was an adaption of abook written by khalid hosseini. I am sure I author would be reallygrateful for the director who has brought it up so beautifully. All thelocations were so picturesque. And the little kids who acted were gr8.I just loved the friendship element in the story. All gr8 friends willsurely love it. And the delicate story line tackled by the director andcoming up with this kinda stuff hats of to him. And the music is so aptfor the movie that it just sunk into it none would get distracted whilewatching the movie it just keep them on track always. Just amazing!!!gr8 piece of art i would say.

2012-05-09 11:13:34

Interesting, envolving, multi-culture

This review is from: The Kite Runner (DVD) I loved reading the book so much that I was sad when it was over. The way the author writes catches your attention and envolves your emotions. When you have to stop to read you feel you need to go back to book again soon. It shows an unusual perspective of children's cruelty and the guilt carried to adulthood. The book is richly permeated with afghan culture in such a way that you find it pleasant to learn about their different life way.

kayomaki 2012-05-08 18:58:41

excellent film, very sad

After leaving the theater I was in tears. I was moved not only by theactors performances and the story, but also by the movie itself. It wasa great piece, one I will remember forever. I do not know, though, if Iwould ever be able to have the strength to watch it again. It was aheart wrenching story,and for several hours after the film I could notstop shaking inside. It is a story of true friendship and loyalty,something all of us strive for. All in all, it is a phenomenal film,better than life is beautiful, and more heart wrenching than Ann Frank.It is truly worth your time and money, but most of all your respect.CAUTION: (spoiler) I do caution you if you have a weak stomach or a bigheart. There is a scene where a young boy is rapped, and rape isdiscussed throughout the movie. A woman and man are also stoned todeath. There are many shocking factors to this movie, but it is thisshock that develops it.

aka_Sumiyoshi 2012-05-05 17:37:19

Very moving and personal

I just watched this film at an advanced screening. I had not read thebook, and knew nothing of the story, but went because the book wasvoted "Book of the Year" by two local colleges. So I cannot compare thebook with the movie as others have done.In short, I thought this was an incredibly moving story. The acting wasbelievable, and the insight into Afghan culture and political historywas both interesting and shocking. My oldest friend isIranian-American, and so I felt an affinity for certain Middle Easternvalues and traditions that were portrayed in the movie, as theyreminded me of the times I spent with his family.The themes of friendship, family, human values, and courage under fireare universal, and are well developed in the film. I won't list theplot details, as these can be obtained elsewhere. But based on thefilm's technical aspects, the acting, and, above all, itsheart-wrenching story, I would definitely recommend this movie.

2012-05-05 04:25:11

Tears,Tears,Tears

Simply one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen.Cried throughout,mesmerized by the scenery and story..and the beautiful,literallybeautiful cast. Whoever casted the actors,did the costumes,sets,locations,etc deserves awards. This will be forever one of my top favorite movies..and oh the music is simply gorgeous too.

2012-05-03 02:57:13

INCREIBLE HISTORIA

LA PELICULA ES EXTRAORDINARIA. LA HE VISTO MAS DE 5 VECES Y TUVE QUE COMPRAR EL VIDEO. EN REALIDAD IMPRESIONANTE. LA MANERA COMO SE DESARROLLA, EL AMOR INCONDICIONAL DEL HASSAN LA OPORTUNIDAD DE AMIR PARA REDIMIRSE. EL AMOR DEL PADRE POR LOS NIÑOS. EL AMOR DE LA ESPOSA POR AMIR. DE VERDAD MUCHAS SITUACIONES QUE ME HICIERON ENTENDER MEJOR ESA LINDA CULTURA. MUCHO EXITO PARA EL ESCRITOR. LA FRASE "POR TI VOY CIEN VECES" NUNCA LA VOY A OLVIDAR. ES UNA PELICULA PARA VERLA MUCHAS VECES.

2012-05-02 13:48:38

If you've read the novel...

This is a great movie to watch once you've read the book. The story is pretty much the same except, as with most adapted screenplays, some parts from the book are taken out to keep the movie from being too long. I think there is one dramatic part that happens towards the end of the novel that wasn't shown in the movie (I don't want to say what part that is just in case you haven't read it), but all the other major parts from the novel are in the movie. Also, if you've read the book closely, then you can probably understand a lot of what goes on in the movie without the subtitles--even if you don't know a word of Farsi.I really do think the movie was great. In fact, even though I knew what was going to happen, the violent parts of the movie were still shocking to me. However, there is just something impressive about the novel that the movie lacks. It could be because the novel was just so well-written that a movie couldn't have done it justice, at least not perfectly. Whatever it is, just know that you can't have the same expectations for the movie that you did if you enjoyed the book. The movie is still wonderful nonetheless, and definitely worth watching at least once.

2012-05-02 10:46:27

Zzzzzzzz

I hate having to read a movie!!!!! I had no idea this movie was subtitled. After about 30 plus minutes of reading, I got so bored, I gave up. If I wanted to read, I would read the book. The kite flying was quite dull as well.Glad I only rented it.

hollywoodgirl-1 2012-05-02 05:36:33

Beautiful and Moving Film

Though movies often tend to evoke strong emotions in me, I must admitthat I'm rarely ever moved to actual tears. However The Kite Runner,whether during a heartbreakingly sad scene or a joyous one, moved me totears on several occasions.The film is just truly well done. It's well-filmed, amazingly directed,very well-written and superbly acted. I fell in love time and timeagain with the newcomer playing young Hassan. He and the actor playingyoung Amir have such uncanny talent for expressing pure, raw emotion.They truly were the embodiment of their literary counterparts. Theactor playing the adult Amir did an excellent job as well. Amir, as allwho have read the book and seen the movie, is an unusual protagonist.He is not that likable and at first seems to possess few redeemingqualities. However there are two scenes that take place when Amir is anadult which finally show him growing up, and this actor did such anamazing job with them, I could feel my heart swelling with pride forhis journey. I have to commend the casting directors for their choicefor the adult Assef. He has only one big scene but he haunts you longafter he is off screen. I was truly terrified the whole time he was onscreen. The actor really captures the fanaticism and sheer insanitythat is Assef, and he does it all with Assef's most haunting andimportant feature: his eyes. His eyes were the most frightening thingthat I could imagine in a person.As with any book adaptation, there are some key moments that aretrimmed from the film, but I thought the writers did an excellent job.Everything flows and fits together seamlessly. The movie is truly anexcellent film. It is so moving and it has a great message about sinand redemption and everything in between. Bravo.

M A 2012-04-30 00:26:43

Afganistan from a pan-American perspective - an unbelievable and unconvincing fantasy tale

This probably reflects Afganistan and Taliban from an pan-Americanperspective.Even a diligent and committed attempt to infuse it into a touchingstory of heroism and redemption cannot hide the very possibly distortedand biased philosophy underlining the whole story.There are some touching moments which will move the audience. Thelovely tale of pure friendship and selfless sacrifice at childhoodwithout any expectation of getting rewards is a good theme to captivatethe audience.However, the haunting and recurring disgust which plagues far too manyHollywood productions slowly reveals itself bits by bits yet again asthe story progresses. Why can't Hollywood movies just for once livewithout a hero who is going to do all the impossible and eventuallysave the entire world? Can Hollywood just for once and for good gowithout an Americanised Jesus who is going to be the ultimate winnergetting all the praise? Okay, you may call it the can-do spirit. But Imaintain my stance that this is sheer unrealistic self-indulgence.

2012-04-29 11:20:16

Absolutely Fantastic

I wanted to see this after hearing the book on tape. The only down side was they weren't able to capture as much detail, especially in the friendship between the two boys, as in the book but that's to be expected in a movie. That aside, this movie was fantastic. It captures the ingorance of youth and how decisions can affect you for the rest of your life. The story centers around two boys in Afghanistan, one the servant of the other. On the day of the Kite Tournament, one boy witnesses something horrible happen to the other, but does nothing. The shame causes him to drive the other boy out of his home. This haunts him for years until he receives a call from Afghanistan that can give him the opportunity to make things right again. This is a wonderful story of sacrifice, friendship and just how far we are willing to go for those we love. A definite must see.

2012-04-23 04:14:51

"There is a way to be good again."

"I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid, overcast day in the winter of 1975." - Amir (the narrator in The Kite Runner)For me, the movie The Kite Runner was like an abbreviated Greek epic fraught with all of the demons and obstacles which must be overcome to atone for one or another tragic flaws. These imperfections cause internal suffering and conflict for our beloved hero. The hero has to endure some protracted personal suffering and soul searching before being allowed to embark on a course of action which will cleanse his soul ridding him of a tempest which seems to thwart his every attempt to survive or complete himself. Such is the fate of Amir; not a Greek tragic hero; but simply an Afghani 12 year old boy when we meet him. The film has many scenes in Farsi with English subtitles which may be difficult for some to accustom themselves to; but more disturbing might be some of the allusions and images of child rape and sexual slavery (although very delicately handled); nonetheless included as powerful symbols of the film. Aside from the above, the story deals with two young boys who grew up in Afghanistan; one privileged (Amir) and one not (Hassan). Their two very different lives and paths develop into a storyline which reveals how different their past, present and future would be. The movie also evaluates friendships of all kinds: friendship of the boys themselves, of their fathers (Baba and Ali), of Baba (Amir's father) and that of Rakim Khan and of Baba and other Afghanis who find themselves in a foreign land which is never like the dust of Kabul. Once most of them were rich and well established and now all have found themselves in a different strata of society in a strange new country. Baba seemed to like the idea of America; but not the place itself. To his way of thinking even the flies were in a hurry. Themes relating to conflicts and tensions between fathers and sons were examined as well as themes of betrayal and redemption. How does one forgive others and probably most difficult: how does a person forgive oneself. Amir, the privileged Pashtun son of Baba, finds himself in the unenviable position of desiring love from his father at a very early age and seeking the affirmation of that love throughout his life; most likely the result of his mother dying in childbirth. This constant feeling of being unworthy causes him to feel and act unworthy of his truly noble spirit which seemed at times to be camouflaged by his bratty and selfish behavior. His boyhood friend was a Hazara and lived a very different life than Amir; Hassan was Amir's closest friend as well as being his devoted servant; however, what causes much of the tempest within Amir was that Hassan possessed many of the qualities that Amir's father Baba seemed to quietly admire in Hassan.. other than those qualities of excellence shown in his own son Amir. This, of course, disturbed Amir and brought out the worst in him.Amir felt in retrospect that somehow while growing up, he aspired to cowardice and really did not know why. The story tells the outcome of these two different ways of life and different choices and gives at least one of the characters (Amir) a way out of the darkness and a way to redeem himself; most importantly for his own personal salvation. The book which I read when it originally was released and the audio read by Hosseini himself were terrific and memorable. You would be hard pressed to not be moved by this tale. The movie, however, did not follow the book to the letter nor did some of its major plot sequences especially after the meeting with the town bully, his old nemesis Assef. I was a little disturbed by this detour; but still found the movie to be well done, memorable and very worthwhile. This is as much a story of life and love as it is of death and separation; as much a story of hope and salvation as it is of war and devastation. There are so many parallels in this story; that lead you back to your own life and how you handle your own friendships, your own loyalties and how in the end you not only have to forgive others; but most importantly yourself. You come away from watching the movie with a message that we indeed might all be flawed; and that we cannot be too hard on ourselves. Hosseini has put a human face to the turmoil suffered by the country of Afghanistan and its people. The acting was superb; I enjoyed all of the cast especially the actors playing the young boys (Amir and Hassan). They did a stupendous job and captured these characters' inner essence perfectly.The movie succeeds where others would have failed in discussing very sensitive cultural and moral topics and delivers a moving, heart felt story. I hope you are moved by this movie as much as I was: "For you, a thousand times over."Bentley/2008Recommended 4 starsThe Kite Runner

Movie_Muse_Reviews 2012-04-22 23:13:52

A touching story well-realized by Forster and crew

Sometimes a good story is all a film needs to be successful. KhaledHosseini's novel is one of those stories and with a more-than-competentdirector in charge, "The Kite Runner" was set to fly as a film. Maybenot as high as one might expect, but there's nothing but qualitystorytelling being done here."The Kite Runner" is the touching story of an Afghan-American man namedAmir (Khalid Abdalla) who reflects on a childhood friendship with a boynamed Hassan, who was the son of his father's servant. Years later inAmerica (having fled Afghanistan when the Soviets invaded in the '70s),Amir is a successful novelist but one of his father's old friends callshim and begs him to return. He agrees and once there, learns somethingnew about his old friend Hassan, the boy he childishly tried todistance himself from out of fear.David Benioff, who adapted "Troy" and collaborated with director MarForster ("Finding Neverland") on 2005 thriller "Stay," puts together astrong adaptation, but not an exceptionally creative one. The film iswritten in three acts: Amir and Hassan as children in Kabul, Amir andhis father in America and Amir returning to Afghanistan. Each iseffective in its own way, but there's a definite lack of conflictwritten into the structure. Each "act" has its own dramatic moments,but if they were woven together a bit more intricately, the full effectof Hosseini's story could be felt.Regardless, Forster really makes this a visually stunning film for onethat isn't very dependent on visuals having come from a book.Cinematographer Roberto Schaefer, who has collaborated with Forster onall his major projects, manages to turn China into Afghanistan andPakistan while still capturing the full extent of the landscape. Thefilm in general just has a very bold, rich and realistic feel to it.Hard to explain, but between the lens quality, the lighting andForster's framing, "Kite Runner" just feels more professional. Even thekite- flying scenes, which are entirely CGI, give the film a moremajestic quality.Although adventurous creativity and cinematic risk-taking is decidedlylacking, everyone working on this film has found a way to tell thestory in a satisfying and effective way. The film gets the most out ofits actors and the most out of its crew, delivering a film experiencethat will leave its viewers with warm and fuzzy feeling, just not aneye-opening and stimulating one.~Steven CVisit my site at http://moviemusereviews.blogspot.com