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Holes
2003 117 min United States of America PG 0+
★7.2
Adventure, Family, Drama, Comedy
Director: Andrew Davis
🎭 Based on
«Holes»
byLouis Sachar
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Description
After being wrongfully convicted for stealing a pair of shoes, Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Green Lake, a boys detention facility where inmates are forced to dig holes all day in the hot desert sun as a form of character building. As he endures the brutal routine, Stanley begins to uncover a hidden truth behind the camp—one that connects to a dangerous secret and his family’s history.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$67.41M
Worldwide:
$71.41M
Starring
Shia LaBeouf
Actor
Sigourney Weaver
Actor
Jon Voight
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2004
— Breakthrough of the Year
Key opinion
Holes is widely regarded as a charming and intelligent family adventure that successfully balances multiple narrative arcs and themes of friendship. While a minority of viewers find the plot primitive or the pacing initially chaotic, the consensus praises the strong ensemble cast and the film's ability to maintain a compelling, soulful mystery.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by a young Shia LaBeouf and anchored by strong veteran performances from Sigourney Weaver and John Voight, delivers consistently high-quality acting. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively weaves together complex narrative threads and historical flashbacks into a cohesive and rewarding resolution. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a heartfelt, life-affirming story that offers moral lessons on justice and friendship without becoming overly sentimental. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some viewers find the opening act confusing and disjointed, while others appreciate how the narrative gains momentum and clarity toward the finale. |