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71 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 167 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jon Voight, Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver
  • Summary: Based on the award-winning 1999 children's book of the same name, this funny and poignant film features an unusual young hero who is in for the adventure of his life when he is sent to a Texas detention camp. (Walt Disney Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    90
    One of the few recent movies I have seen that plunged me into that rare, giddy state of pleasurable confusion, of not knowing what would happen next, which I associate with the reading and moviegoing experiences of my own childhood. But there is no reason that children should have a monopoly on this primal, wonderful experience.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    A movie so strange that it escapes entirely from the family genre and moves into fantasy. Like "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," it has fearsome depths and secrets.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    60
    Holes will no doubt speak clearly and appealingly to its intended early teen audience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 108
  3. Negative: 3 out of 108
  1. Sophie
    10
    This is genuinely a fantastic movie, and amazing considering that it's a Disney live action. Great acting from all the kids, amazing performances from the adults, a really gripping and fascinating plot.. awesome for all ages. I also recommend the book, it's a really great read.… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. BunifaJ.
    5
    Well, It wuz OK. I watched it with my friend Sonya and we were laffin like mad man. Oh no snap snap. That Sigourney Weavahh aka: Miss Horney Jeebird, was terrabull in dis movie. I can't balieve dat they let herr in dis movie Oh no snap snap is what I thot when I seen her face on that TV screen. OH no .… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. EvanC
    3
    Wow how did this get such a high rating. I saw it the other day an i would have worked out but i was on a boat. Some terrible acting and random contrived story. Immature and childish human and almost disgustingly one-dimensional stereotypical characters. Only a couple of performances make it just about bearable.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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