Review of The Kite Runner (2007) by Jac C — 15 Sep 2009

I love this movie, highly recommended. Please watch it and then you see the beauty of the movie.

"For you, a thousand times over".

This review of The Kite Runner (2007) was written by Jac C on 15 Sep 2009.

The Kite Runner has generally received positive reviews.

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