i just saw it at an advance screening i haven not read the book and but heard many good thing about it . the movie be absolutely fantastic and very move . with a roller coaster of emotion you totally connect with the character . shaun toub be great and it be a complete departure from his usual role and and his acting for those who understand persian or dari be incredible . one thing to note it that khaled hosseini actually love the film which be unusual for book adaptation movie . even after see the movie several time he be sob . also the animation from the intro be exquisite and with name display a if it be persian calligraphy and very unique . at time the translation be not clearly convey the message efficiently and but all in all this be a great movie .