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Faithful to its literary source, this is imaginative, intelligent family entertainment.
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Brims with storytelling flourishes and gently deployed life lessons that even accompanying adults may dig. Apr 22, 2003 | Full Review…
Brims with storytelling flourishes and gently deployed life lessons that even accompanying adults may dig.
Ed Park
[T]here's too much going on, and none of it is executed well enough to recommend. Apr 21, 2003
[T]here's too much going on, and none of it is executed well enough to recommend.
Richard Roeper
It's smart, strange, unpredictable, and defies the formulas that typically define this sort of motion picture. Apr 20, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
It's smart, strange, unpredictable, and defies the formulas that typically define this sort of motion picture.
James Berardinelli
A wonderfully dark fairy tale. Apr 18, 2003
A wonderfully dark fairy tale.
Desson Thomson
One can't help but feel thankful that the movie doesn't always go the expected route, that the characters have a little more depth to them than average, and that the complexity, which is the movie's basic weakness, is also its fundamental virtue. Apr 18, 2003
One can't help but feel thankful that the movie doesn't always go the expected route, that the characters have a little more depth to them than average, and that the complexity, which is the movie's basic weakness, is also its fundamental virtue.
Philip Kennicott
Crazy as it is, Holes could be the Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory of 2003. Apr 18, 2003 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Crazy as it is, Holes could be the Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory of 2003.
Susan Walker
This Burtonesque slice of Southern whimsy works much better on the page than it does on screen where its events transpire arbitrarily and seem less organic. Nov 5, 2018 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
This Burtonesque slice of Southern whimsy works much better on the page than it does on screen where its events transpire arbitrarily and seem less organic.
PJ Nabarro
Young viewers and old alike will be given powerful metaphors of servanthood and selflessness, humility and honor, courage and Christ-like kindness. Dec 6, 2004 | Rating: A-
Young viewers and old alike will be given powerful metaphors of servanthood and selflessness, humility and honor, courage and Christ-like kindness.
Jeffrey Overstreet
O roteiro leve e bem construído, aliado às performances de um elenco carismático, deu origem ao tipo de filme que certamente divertirá toda a família. Oct 25, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
O roteiro leve e bem construído, aliado às performances de um elenco carismático, deu origem ao tipo de filme que certamente divertirá toda a família.
Pablo Villaça
Engaging, generous, and well-paced. Holes is inventively plotted and its coincidences and crazy mysticism pull you in the way the best children's fiction does. Jul 6, 2004 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Engaging, generous, and well-paced. Holes is inventively plotted and its coincidences and crazy mysticism pull you in the way the best children's fiction does.
Jake Euker
Unlike so many kids movies, Holes hasn't been dumbed down, loaded with bathroom humor Sep 26, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Unlike so many kids movies, Holes hasn't been dumbed down, loaded with bathroom humor
Marty Mapes
Funny, inspiring and just a little bit naughty, Holes is excellent family entertainment. Sep 24, 2003 | Rating: 77/100
Funny, inspiring and just a little bit naughty, Holes is excellent family entertainment.
Brian Webster
I was quite hesitant to go for it, but having watched it, I have no regrets. It's a fun, watchable film. Nothing beyond that, though. Falling in (Holes) once shouldn't hurt; I can't surely say the same for more than once.
Super Reviewer
I was apprehensive about watching Holes, but I am glad that I did. This film being the debut feature film of Shia LaBeouf in one of first big screen roles. I have to say that the film really impressed me, and I thought it was a very entertaining film that is perfect for the entire family. The cast do a great job in their parts and I really liked the plot of the movie overall. The film balances comedy, adventure and drama into one picture that is one of the best Disney films in the last ten years. This is a must see for viewers of all ages and it definitely is a well structured film that will keep you entertained for its two hour run time. The film has a terrific story that is supported by a varied cast of talented actors. LaBeouf is great here, and though he would be later so-so in the Transformers films, he displays some talent on-screen. This is a film that the whole family is sure to enjoy and it has something for everyone. Director Andrew Davis who also made the thrilling film The Fugitive directs this highly entertaining comedy adventure that is sure to delight film fans of all ages. Although there are some areas that could have improved upon, Holes is a terrific live action movie from Disney and it is a very entertaining film from start to finish. I was pleasantly surprised at the result of the film, and it is definitely one of the best most memorable family oriented comedies that I have seen. This is a truly unique film that if you come across it, you definitely shouldn't pass it up. Holes has it flaws, but is very good, solid and amusing. But above all, it has heart.
Definitely recommended to kids. I wanted more of the story with Sam and Kissin' Kate Barlow,so,since there is a book i'll search a piece of detail there...
i love this movie, admittedly i didnt think i would becuase i was forced to read the book first in school and then had to watch this movie, lets face it the english department never pick good interesting books little alone movies! However i was surprised by how good it was and funny and just great to watch! Its a fantastic cast , its weird to see Shia Labeouf in such a young movie and see how much hes matured since! a good movie for the whole family to watch!
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