Holes

  • 2003


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78 % Certified Fresh
$ 71 Million
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Positive Reviews 33
Negative reviews 2
Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.5
The film is an almost literal translation of the book, which will make fans happy, but newcomers may be a little befuddled, due to the delightfully tw .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Prod co: Walden Media, Chicago Pacific Entertainment, Phoenix Pictures. Screen Daily
4.4
I walked in expecting a movie for thirteensomethings, and walked out feeling challenged and satisfied. Rogerebert
2.5
Holes is a hoot from start to finish, one of the most deliciously imaginative childrens films to hit the screen in many a moon. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
Sachars imaginative mystery is entertaining on its own, but hes wise to tackle social issues like bigotry, psychological issues like the overwhelming .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Although this is a tale of karma, it could just as easily have been told as a Christian tale, or a spiritual tale of some other religion.It is, essent .. Lariat
3.8
But slogging through a few slow moments is a small price to pay for a film as imaginative and all out entertaining as this one. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
But all is well in the end, and the movies exhilarating energy buoys it up when the going gets rocky. News Review
3.3
The latter results from the fact that too many plot elements and genres clash for storytelling supremacy. Screen It
4.5
This is sharp, witty filmmaking, from Sachars witty script to Davis expansive and inventive direction, superbly balancing the drama, humour and tensio .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
In short, Holes is a whole lot of fun clever, exciting, uplifting and frequently very funny, its one of the best childrens films for a long time, thou .. View London
3.8
But despite all the dustbowl scenery, this is hardly a dry story. Cs Monitor
1.5
Witless, charmless, dreary as the desert setting itself, and inexcusably sloppy in its attempts to meld two flashback strands into its main, dopey sto .. Film Journal
4.4
Dana Verkouteren, Associated Press This courtroom sketch depicts Rick Gates, right, answering questions by prosecutor Greg Andres as he testifies in t .. Star Tribune
3.8
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
3.8
Like its much more famous cousins in best sellerdom, the Harry Potter books, the story balances seriousness, silliness, and bravery, and what Holes la .. Ew
4.0
Kids fare with a brain a haunting detective story with a warm heart. Empire
3.8
The result is a childrens movie that adults can take kids to and come away with more than the twin satisfactions of doing a good deed and knowing that .. Sf Gate
3.0
Yet, for those who can sit still, Holes has enough wit and wisdom to be an entertaining alternative to the effects heavy world of Harry Potters Hogwar .. Bbc
3.1
For fans of the book, this mostly faithful cinematic equivalent is bound to satisfy and entertain. The Movie Boy
3.2
The wardens evil nature has no true conviction and the storys mixture of whimsy and dark drama dont blend well enough and resonate to make it a true m .. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Theres nothing preachy here, and nothing easy.And thats what makes Holes so wonderful. Flickfilosopher
3.8
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
3.5
Movies offer us wildly divergent stories with vivid, close up emotions, and so did the six fimmakers we invited to take part in the Envelope Directors .. Calendar Live
3.8
From the kids to the adults theres isnt a bad egg among the cast. Hollywood
2.5
It makes passable preteen entertainment but comes off as clunky and heavy handed in most of the places it should be graceful and enchanting. Seattle Pi
2.0
This is a real never never land.On one level I guess children will like it because it is about children. Tony Medley
3.8
Inspired by Cool Hand Luke for its inmate antagonism and camaraderie, and a considerable step above most multiplex family fare, Holes isnt genius, but .. Spliced Wire
2.5
Its got acting that cant be beat, a script thats funny and intelligent, and superbly crafted action sequences. Reel Film
4.4
Its actually a good, original story, and its actually fun for adults. Movie Habit
3.0
Crazy as it is, Holes could be the Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory of 2003. The Star
3.8
The main messages here one about accepting outsiders and another about hard work paying off in the end are both quite welcome. Deseret News
4.4
My goal is always to write a fun, entertaining and thought provoking story. Ross Anthony
4.0
Although some of the narrative meanderings seem overly complex, it all ties together nicely at the end, bringing about an unexpectedly satisfying conc .. Film Quips Online
3.8
With its Chinese puzzle box of a plot, Holes is easily one of Hollywoods most challenging and intellectually engaging family films in recent years. Decent Films
3.8
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3.8
Older kids, fans of the book and parents who remember the fun of reading dark stories under the covers should be happily engrossed in this adventure. Seattle Times
3.8
Disney, known for its family oriented films, has put a wholesome winning film in HOLES.Adapted by Louis Sachar from his award winning novel, the film .. Black Filim



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