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Holes [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
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
One film you would love to dig up
Review date: 2008-06-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a brilliant film suitable for kids familys and adults.
I read the book first then saw the film. I am currently reading the book 'small steps' which is a brilliant conclusion.
Louis Sachar is one of America's best writers I hope to read all of her novels.
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Review date: 2008-02-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
Didn't know what to expect which was probably a blessing as on paper I wouldn't have chosen it. Watched it with my 7 year old and was surprised that he followed the story as I thought it was quite complicated for someone of that age. Just goes to show what I know and that children are capable of more than we adults give them credit for! He enjoyed it so much that he watched it again the following day and the day after that! It came out of it's case again at Christmas for a group of boys and everyone of them loved it. From an adult perspective I thought it was great, not your predictable children's fodder that you can have a nap half way through and not miss anything. This is a clever, well acted film particularly for boys.
Why can't I download to TIVO
Review date: 2007-11-09 Rating: 8 out of 10
Why can't I download this movie to TIVO. I've been waiting for ages to see this.
unplayable format
Review date: 2007-09-15 Rating: 2 out of 10
WE CAN ONLY PLAY THE DVDS ON THE COMPUTER BUT 19'' SO THAT IS OK. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BEFORE THIS RENTED DVD! THE PLAYER DOES NOT SUPPORT THIS FORMAT! MY COMPUTER IS 3 YRS OLD. WE TRIED REAL PLAYER, WINDOWS MEDIA AND POWER DVD. HAVE CANCELLED MY TRIAL AFTER THE FIRST DVD, HOW DISAPPOINTING!
Good but no cigar
Review date: 2007-07-23 Rating: 6 out of 10
I liked the film on it`s own, as it is quite well made except for some of the crew appesring in some shots, and reverse sceens. It`s good on it`s own, but after reading holes I had mixed feelings. Indeed it is very very similar in storyline, which is one of the things I gnjoyed most about it, But the charecters contrast like black and white: In the book, for example, the main charectar [Stanley] is said to be fat. In the movie he is lanky, and so on! Still, a very enjoyable one for the kiddies!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Tim Blake Nelson
Shia LaBeouf
Jon Voight
Khleo Thomas
Sigourney Weaver
Director(s):
Recording label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
EAN: 9780788848001
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0788848003
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-09-23
Universal product code (UPC): 786936224290
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 117 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2003-04-18
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: French (Original Language)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Dubbed)