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Can't remember last time I saw such a great family movie!!
I took my 13 year old daughter to see this movie today and I LOVED it!! The audience started to applaud at the end of the movie, and I heartily agree. Having heard the book several times on audiotape over the past few years, as it is one of my daughter's absolute favorite books of all time, the storyline was not a surprise to me. However, the quality of the movie surpassed my expectations. The acting was stupendous--usually some of the kids are not very convincing in even well-directed and well-written family movies, but these kids were amazing! The adults were also terrific, but with actors of the quality of Jon Voigt and Sigourney Weaver that is not too surprising. The casting of Mr. Pendansky and especially Stanley and Zero were brilliant, and it was also a delight to see Henry Winkler as Stanley's dad. I recently read an article in a magazine which mentioned that Louis Sachar, the author of the book "Holes" wrote or co-wrote the movie script--what an EXCELLENT job he did. I'd love to see his work nominated for an academy award, as I have seldom seen a book translated to cinema as well as has been done for this film.

All in all I can't recommend this movie highly enough, and for all of you parents whose kids won't let you take them to the movies anymore--this one is good enough to see on your own. Don't be embarassed--I'm pretty sure you won't be the only unaccompanied parents there.

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Remains remarkably faithful to the book!
I read "Holes" several years back for a children's literature course I took in college. I highly enjoyed it! It was one of the best books I read in that class.

So when they introduced the movie, I was quite interested. Part of me was hopeful it would turn out well, the other part of me was skeptical that it would be anywhere near as good as the book. However, my fears were dashed. This movie was FABULOUS!

The story jumps back and forth a little between three different tales -- the story of Elya Yelnats, the main character's "no good, dirty-rotten, pig-stealing great-great-grandfather"; the story of Stanley Yelnats IV himself; and the story of a legendary outlaw, Kissing Kate Barlow. The three stories are interwoven quite ingeniously. In some cases, you aren't completely sure what the connection will be, but then when you find out, it fits perfectly.

The story IS slightly altered, of course, as most books-brought-to-movies tend to be. But it very much keeps the spirit of the original book. The boys are very believable -- I especially love Zero! Sigourney Weaver makes a wonderfully nasty warden. And John Voigt does a wonderful insane portrayal of Mr. Sir.

This movie will keep you laughing and curious throughout. And if you enjoyed the book, you'll like this film!

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Adults can watch it with their kids and all actually enjoy!
The wildly popular novel for youngsters "Holes" gets turned into a movie that is completely in keeping with the spirit of the book.

The young cast bring to life the beloved characters at Camp Green Lake, where convicted juvenile delinquents are sent to toil in broiling Texas sun. It was great to see X-Ray, Zero, Armpit and of course Caveman brought to life. The adult parts are played by Jon Voight, Sigourney Weaver and Tim Blake Nelson, and they look like they're having a WORLD of fun playing the malicious staff at Camp Green Lake. The story is not insulting to kids, and adults can watch it and be entertained the entire length of the movie. Vignettes back at Caveman's home where Stanley Yelnats the second and third live under the curse incurred from the first Stanley Yelnats, and trips back in time where that first Stanley was cursed by European VooDoo Woman Eartha Kitt as well as the back-story around Kissin' Kate and her treasure all add to the viewing pleasure.

The DVD comes with just the right amount of supplemental features, interviews and commentaries.

Not many "children's movies" are as appropriate for all ages. Highly recommended.