With the original novel "Pearl and Jade First", it is difficult for almost every movie adapted from a novel to fully carry the idea that the author wants to express. Whether the adaptation is good or not is sometimes not even about the fit of the casting and whether the scene is perfectly restored, but whether the screenwriter and director have extracted the author's main idea from the original work. This is very important and extremely important. If you can't do this, the result will be laughable and generous, so bad that people can't bear to look directly at the IQ and judgment of the creator, and the serious result is that the movie itself follows the idea of the novel, but in the handling of many details In terms of choice, avoid the key points, blur the focus, try to mislead the audience, distort the content of the original work, so as to achieve a certain purpose, whether it is political or commercial, I don't say that it is not good to achieve this purpose, but to use a part of the original work that he wants. The content, perhaps this content is very little in the original work and is less important in comparison, but it does not insist on the general direction, replaces more with less, and finally runs counter to the original work. Obviously, The Kite Runner is one such movie.
It is understandable that such a film can receive so much attention and popularity in the Western world, because this is the naked theme. Slandering and discriminating against other ethnic groups, thereby establishing a tall and healthy image of self, the political purpose is too obvious, and fairness no longer exists.
In the movie, you can clearly see that the Amir family lived like this before: calm and prosperous, having birthday parties, suits and tuxedos, driving Ford cars, watching American blockbusters, and living an American life. After the communist Soviet attack destroyed everything, he had to flee to the United States. And Sohrab, an Afghan child who was born under the control of an extremist religious organization, also has hope of survival only if he goes to the United States.
The kite-fighting that was banned by the Taliban appeared twice as the meaningful carrier of the film, once in Afghanistan when it was not attacked by the former Soviet Union, and once in the sky of the United States flying freely. The political intention here can no longer be obvious, using the original work A small part of itself has come to promote its own values - the ignorant and barbaric, demonized Islamic people, the United States has once again become the savior of the world's poverty and war, a paradise that can regain freedom and hope. Not to mention a lot of focus on: Amir's father satirizing Islam and communism with disdain; insulting Russians when drinking in a bar; after suffering from cancer, after learning that the doctor was of Russian descent, he turned his face and refused to treat; the Taliban promoted Fundamentalism, banning music, singing, etc. Sohrab was detained by the Taliban but turned into a boy who performed for them and was even sodomized.
All of the above can be found in the original. The Soviet Union committed many crimes when it invaded Afghanistan, and the Taliban's destruction of human nature is more well known to the world. It is not necessary to mention how to judge and interpret sin and salvation through history, because it is too complicated and deviated from the theme. As a film that puts politics and the system on the bright side, it is not impossible, at least politics is omnipresent, but the selective ignoring of the criticism of the United States in the original book is unconvincing, making this "The Kite Runner" a one of a kind movie. This is a purely political propaganda film, not a purely political film, pay attention to the difference between the two, but the same point is that the soul of the original is the reflection of human nature, and here is just the wrapped flag.
What is even more evasive is that after Amir rescued Sohrab, the misunderstanding caused by the inability to obtain a US visa directly led to Sohrab's suicide. directly ignored. After reading the original book, it makes people feel that the American paradise is not as easy to reach as you think, and the standard of saving you is as difficult as reaching the sky. think. In the movie, it is: Great, I came to the United States smoothly, from now on I am full, dressed warmly, and have freedom and hope. Double standards for dealing with things have always existed in the Western world, and as an American film about the Islamic world, don't expect a breakthrough.
In the original book, what we see more is the deep and fragile relationship between the two boys. The timid and cowardly Amir, in the pursuit of more affirmation from his father, gave up saving and has always been loyal to him. The Hassan, he needs Hassan's company and care, only Hassan will unconditionally "for you, thousands of times". But as a sensitive child, Hassan shared with him, sometimes even more of his father's love and care. His insecurities and dependence were inseparable. The way it was broken, and the subsequent examination and redemption of itself, but these original subjects were swept away in the film without pain or itching.
There is no emphasis on the entanglement of young Amir and the desire for fatherly love in the original work, and the selected plot is not enough to highlight this point. Also overlooked are the kindness of the driver Farid's family and the spirit and character of the traditional Afghans they represent, as well as Farid's transformation of Amir's attitude. Others, such as the short time when Ali took Hassan to leave, the emotional changes of Amir and his father are not depicted, making it difficult to believe the deep feelings between several people; the embarrassment and obstacles of secular speech on his love road with Soraya There is no description, everything seems to be too natural; the appearance of Asel and the situation at the time have changed, but the climax is not tense and suffocating. It really underestimates the fighting power of the Taliban. Amir was injured and The original is too light in comparison; the fragility of Sohrab's young mind and the sympathetic language do not appear, but instead look like an autistic child, which is inconsistent with the original.
As for the flaws in the actor's acting skills, I have to mention that Amir didn't go crazy, didn't believe it, after learning his father's secret and Hassan's death, he turned his head and it was over! It's over! I couldn't see the expression on his face at all, regret or sadness, nothing, and when he turned around, his face was indifferent. But what surprised me the most was that the actor who played Amir's father's aura and image was in line with the original work in all aspects, and his acting skills were eye-catching, and other actors would not be mentioned more.
Finally, returning to the title, the superficial meaning of being loyal to the original means that the actors in the plot and scenes are all appropriate, but at a deeper level, being loyal to the original is actually to accurately convey the emotions and positions that the original intends to express. If this is abandoned, the film will be Become an empty shell and lose the most touching and inspiring soul.
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