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Holes is a scrupulously faithful adaptation of Louis Sachar's book Holes and should delight the book's fans. After being wrongly found guilty of stealing a pair of sneakers, Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf) gets sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile correctional facility in the bed of a long-gone dry Texas lake. There--under the watchful eye of overseer Mr Sir (a zesty Jon Voight), sneakily mean therapist Dr Pendanski (Tim Blake Nelson), and the cool and cruel Warden (Sigourney Weaver)--Stanley and dozens of other delinquents are forced to dig an endless series of holes that the warden hopes will lead her to a precious secret left behind by a long-dead female outlaw (Patricia Arquette). Sachar's book is beloved for its vivid characters and suspenseful plot; by sticking close to its source, Holes has become a dynamic, exciting and surprisingly touching movie. --Bret Fetzer
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
I haven't read the book and rented this movie based on the excellent reviews in the national papers when the film was on cinema release. I was a bit wary that it might be a cheesy, Disney kids film but I was very pleasantly surprised.
'Holes' starts off as the story of a boy called Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf) who, in the tradition of his family's run of bad luck, is falsely accused of stealing some shoes and is sent to camp in lieu of prison. The camp is a desolate place on the site of a lake which dried up (now just desert) and the camp philosophy is that the boys sent there spend each day digging holes in the sand to 'build character'. The camp staff (Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight and Tim Blake Nelson) are harsh and the camp atmosphere tough. However, it soon becomes apparent that the camp warden (a feminine but mean Sigourney Weaver) has another intention for the hole digging. Slowly, Stanley uncovers the mystery of the camp while trying to gain respect from his fellow inmates and the story of Stanley's family and the now dry lake is gradually revealed.
The story is quite complicated and much is revealed in flashbacks. You need to keep up with all the connections which are exposed to really appreciate the ending. However, the acting all round is excellent, with the unknown cast of boys really making an impact, particularly LaBeouf and Khleo Thomas who plays Zero. The adult actors provide excellent backup and the supporting stories are nicely told. This story has love, redemption and mystery - stick with it and you will be rewarded!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By shansu69
Format:DVD
This adaptation of Louis Sachars book is one of the best efforts that Disney have done in a long time.A great movie following the fortunes of the unlucky Stanley Yelnats who is convicted of stealing a pair of sneakers and is sent to Camp Greenlake which is run by Mr Sirand the Warden(brilliantly played by Jon Voight and Sigourney Weaver) ,the kids at the camp are taken into the desert and have to dig a hole each day ,this brings in the 2nd part of the movie which flashes back 100 years and brings in Stanleys great-great grandfather and intertwines his family with that of the wardens and one of the other kids in the camp Zero who is picked on by the others but forms a friendship with Stanley.
The performances in this movie are great there isnt a duff one in the whole movie and the story zips backwards and forwards in time and will be entertaining enough for the whole family a definite recommendation.
The performances in this movie are great there isnt a duff one in the whole movie and the story zips backwards and forwards in time and will be entertaining enough for the whole family a definite recommendation.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By Tealady2000
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This is a brilliant family movie which you will enjoy whether or not you have read the book by Louis Sachar. Stanley Yelnats (spell the surname backwards!) and his family have perpetual bad luck as the result of a curse that was put on his ancestors when they lived in East Europe, before they came to the States. As a result of a typical piece of misfortune, Stanley ends up at the Camp Greenlake correctional facility. But there is no lake - just a desert, in which the boys have to dig holes day after day. Gradually the mystery of the hole-digging is revealed and Stanley is the hero of the day. The camp staff are wonderfully horrible (Sigorney Weaver and Jon Voigt) and the whole thing is so well made it's a joy to watch. Although many parts are extremely funny there are many moving bits too (but not cheesy). It is much quirkier than other Disney movies, and suitable for ages 8 and up.
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A great film that is a fitting interpretation of the book. It is a good cast and a great story.
Published 5 days ago by Mrs S T Powell
3.0 out of 5 stars
HOLES DVD
The dvd had scratches on it at the beginning and towards the end. Very disapppointed. I had to skip over the section to get it to continue.
Published 1 month ago by I like books
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good adaptation of a great book
Well done to Disney and all concerned for a near-perfect film version of this classic book with a surprisingly stellar cast.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Nigel JB McFarlane
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One to buy immediately :)
Absolutely amazing film. My 10 year old loves watching it. Very educational too read the book at school. Buy it now !
Published 3 months ago by Curly
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Top film!
Deliverd fast and my daughter and friends loved it. Doing the book for English in School so we killed two birds with one stone.
Published 3 months ago by I. Howell
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Griping
This movie is incredible having read the book I did not know how close it would be or how it would compare but they were almost the same which in this case is good the acting and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patricia Knight
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the book!
I bought this DVD as I was reading the book at work with my class. It is a good adaptation but I would say the book is better. Worth a look for the good price though.
Published 4 months ago by lwells
4.0 out of 5 stars
Holes DVD
What a great stocking filler. This is a great movie for 11 year olds and definitely makes a change for all the violence - fully recommend this supplier and film.
Published 4 months ago by Mel
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Good
I had read the book before hand and realised there was a DVD that went with it, I though it was a good price so I brought it, I didn't give it 5 stars because in some parts it... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Safari
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Great portrayal of the novel
I read this book with some 10/11 year olds in my class, and we agreed to watch it to compare. The children - even those who hadn't read the book with us - LOVED it! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Salstickles
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