Review of The Kite Runner (2007) by Manohla Dargis for The New York Times — 14 Jul 2012
Mr. Forster, who previously directed “Monster’s Ball” and “Finding Neverland,” has been soundly defeated by The Kite Runner. Despite the film’s far-flung locations (it was shot primarily in China), there is remarkably little of visual interest here; the setups are banal, and the scenes lack tension, which no amount of editing can provide.
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This review of The Kite Runner (2007) was written by Manohla Dargis and published by The New York Times on 14 Jul 2012.
The Kite Runner has generally received positive reviews.
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