Set in the 1930s, a boy's request to get a kite takes a turn of events that leads him to realize something that he never thought of.
The storyline is very clear: boy wants kite, father does not agree, father draws a design; son builds the kite based on the design; boy achieves his dream. The execution of the film is exceptionally good and its setting in the 1930s very believable, from the way the boy and his father interact to the costumes, the locations, and the point of view of the camera. The quality of camerawork is excellent, although at times the lighting is a bit lacking, as in some interior shots. The outside shots are better lit and almost romantic in how they appear. The background music stands out as one thing that really enhances the tone of the film, from the boy running with his kite, to feeling Robert's sorry, and then to the happy ending. The main character, the young boy, Robert (Wynton Ware) tugs at your heartstrings, especially in dealing with his rather emotionless father (Walter Burnham) at the film's beginning. This interaction was so typical of father/child relationships during the early 1900s and we are happy when the dad become compassionate and orders a kit for his son, then helps him assemble it. My favorite part of the film is when Robert and his dad assemble the kite together.
The message of the film is that there is more than one way to achieve a dream. The sub-message is that taking time to be present with your child is more important than anything else.
I give The Kite 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Tom W., and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
Set in the 1930s, a boy's request to get a kite takes a turn of events that leads him to realize something that he never thought of.
The storyline is very clear: boy wants kite, father does not agree, father draws a design; son builds the kite based on the design; boy achieves his dream. The execution of the film is exceptionally good and its setting in the 1930s very believable, from the way the boy and his father interact to the costumes, the locations, and the point of view of the camera. The quality of camerawork is excellent, although at times the lighting is a bit lacking, as in some interior shots. The outside shots are better lit and almost romantic in how they appear. The background music stands out as one thing that really enhances the tone of the film, from the boy running with his kite, to feeling Robert's sorry, and then to the happy ending. The main character, the young boy, Robert (Wynton Ware) tugs at your heartstrings, especially in dealing with his rather emotionless father (Walter Burnham) at the film's beginning. This interaction was so typical of father/child relationships during the early 1900s and we are happy when the dad become compassionate and orders a kit for his son, then helps him assemble it. My favorite part of the film is when Robert and his dad assemble the kite together.
The message of the film is that there is more than one way to achieve a dream. The sub-message is that taking time to be present with your child is more important than anything else.
I give The Kite 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Tom W., and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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