Thanks so much for watching! Let me know your thoughts on Holes, do you consider it a classic as well?

Holes is the perfect example of a book to movie done right. I love this movie so much

"Grandpa, I'm tired of this'", "WELL, THAT'S JUST TOO DAMN BAD" still makes me burst out laughing today

The fact the peaches were on his boat all those years later means that as he was fleeing for his life one of the things he found most important to grab was the peaches that she made for him.. 😢

I rewatched it a year ago and I realized the "venomous lizards" were just chill, harmless bearded dragons 😂😂

The connected storylines the characters the symbolism, foreshadowing and callbacks mixing history with modern life this is a master class in storytelling. Children story or not, this movie is very underrated

The final "I can fix that" vision has still stuck with me throughout the years. As well as the spiteful yet at the same time peacefully resigned "Start diggin, Trout."

As someone who was publicly bullied and humiliated by certain teachers as I struggled with an undiagnosed learning disability in from elementary through high school, watching Hector lay that counselor out with a shovel is cathartic as fuck.

The part where Kate uses the Lizard to end herself is actually different in the book. The movie has her intentionally use the lizard to bite her, whereas in the book the lizard does so on its own accord. I actually like the movie adaptation more, as it implies that her main goal was to take away what they wanted (the chest) as a parallel what they did to her, and that her "purpose to continue" was done.

The BROMANCE between Stanley and Hector was so wholesome Stanley carrying Hector on his back was such a scene

The "diggin up-up holes, diggin" song lives rent free in my head to this day

Ironically, I first watched Holes in a juvenile detention center. During this time I was waiting to be shipped off to a “camp”. Of course I had it in my mind “oh shit, I’m going to be digging holes all day?!?” after watching it. Turns out, the camp was once a summer camp and was actually pretty fun. Thankful for that time as it helped me build character(haha) and made me realize my potential. This was 2005-2006.

I just appreciate Holes because when people ask about where I grew up, I can always say, "Remember that movie Holes? That's where I grew up." Camp Green Lake was not far from my backyard and I went to school with every extra from the camp scenes. I don't think I'll ever be able to watch it as just a movie, because you get out on that dry lake bed, and it just hits with too much nostalgia.

Imagine if the Percy Jackson movies got this level of dedication and passion for their movie adaptations.

I actually got to meet Zero's actor, Khleo Thomas, at PAX East earlier this year. We both ended up being on the same team for the Pac-Man 99 competition they held there, and he was such a nice, energetic guy the entire time. Ended up rewatching Holes for the first time in years as a result, and it was fun to revisit that movie after getting to hang out with one of the actors!

"I can fix that" Quite possibly the most beautiful words spoken 💗 Holes is one of the best movies ever ❤

I love how the real yellow spotted lizards are just bearded dragons with paint on them. Bearded dragons are common pets and they’re generally really chill.

The quote of "I'm tired of this Grandpa" lives rent free in my head... And loved this movie so much lol

When Sam got murdered really stuck to me as a little kid that never quite understood how heartbreaking ignorance is. I knew racism was stupid, but it was one of the first exposures I had on how senseless it was. The movie didnt shy away from it either (or at least as much as you could fromna PG movie) seeing him gunned down in cold blood was brutal and sad.

I absolutely love the balance and pacing of this movie. I'm surprised that after years of this movie being out, the story still holds up and hits hard. I think this is the best adaptation one could've possibly made for this book. I enjoy that it focused on being more realistic than "kid friendly." Addressing much darker themes and throwing in a swear word or two that makes the story feel like it exists in reality.

The one minor plot hole in this story that really bothers me is: How does Hector get to the camp before Stanley when he was arrested afterwards? Seems like he gets their long before Stanley because by the time Stanley gets there, everyone already knows plenty about Hector, despite that he doesn't talk.

Holes is really a perfect movie! There’s three stories being told, yet the pacing allows it to not feel bloated. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore

I love the storyline. It shows you can have a meaningful, even complex story aimed for children and that you don't have to talk down to them.

If you ask this to any Canadian born after 1990, the answer is yes. We had to both read and watch holes, to see how accurate the movie is to the book, it was awesome.

Holes was one of the few books I read for school that I really enjoyed. When the movie came out, I was nervous because I had always heard that the book is always better. I am so glad that the movie just added to the experience. There were small things changed and things that couldn't be expanded on like they can in book format, but in the end, this was a really good movie.

One movie Disney Channel made sure no one could ever forget. Has to be one of the most replayed movies on the channel back in the day. Definitely a classic

Zero smacking Pendansky in the face with the shovel was such a pop off moment in both the movie and book.

Damn what nostalgia this gives me. When I was in school we read the book as a class. The movie came out that year and we had an awesome teacher who organized a field trip for all of us to go see it (everyone loved it).. It really makes me happy to see that it holds up so well to this day.. Anyway, great video as always Jordan and thank you for this trip down memory lane.

I think about this movie every time I paint my nails. It’s a core memory

The tragic love story between Patricia Arquette and Dule Hill was the BEST part of that movie. "I can fix that"

It's just so great how connected everything is in this film. The cast was perfect as well. Sigourney Weaver as the warden was amazing

the way the ending ties EVERYTHING together always feels so good 😭

Watched the movie and read the book in school and loved them both and still do. Great example of an adaptation done right.

Crazy how the social commentary of this movie, specifically the Sam and Kate storyline, absolutely destroys anything Disney tries to do today. That sequence breaks my heart every time. This move is really phenomenal

It truly is one of the most beautifully considered and deep movies ever written for kids/young adults. I was a massive Sachar fan as a kid just because of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, but with Holes, Sachar truly showed his chops at formulating a deep and compelling plot driven by intricate human emotions and the consequences of failing to fulfill our obligations. A masterpiece.

For some reason this movie lives in my head rent free, mostly the "I can fix it" line and Sigourney weaver

It definitely holds up! The author of the original book was absolutely brilliant in the layering and weaving the plot together so beautifully! Truly a gift.

The connection from past to present was amazing! I love this story…. Sam was a huge connection without a relative existing in the present. His garden became God’s thumb, his unjustified unaliving dried the lake with his boat being the representation….I just enjoyed everything about this movie and book

I could never forget "Holes" Shia LeBouf's performance as Stanley is one of my favorites! I especially love that the film has a Wild West story to it! Kissin' Kate Barlow became one of my favorite characters from the movie!!!

The 1 liners in this film "Excuse me" "Call me Mr Sir" "Some wrong with my face...hmmm" "S-tanley Y-elnast" "Hes a mole i think he eats the dirt" "Wish i, would have seen it BAM" IT GOES ON AND ON!!! great film!!

This is so amazing for being a Disney movie for kids. Touching on topics that wouldn’t usually be talked about and also showing deaths yet still being appropriate somehow is just great.

"Holes" is seriously one of my favorite movie adaptations. I read the book when I was in 5th grade, and even though the movie did change a couple things, I love how faithful it is to the book overall. *Edit:* How did this get 375 likes!?

Hector decking the "doctor" is one of the greatest moments in cinematic history and no one is gonna change my mind!

We watched Holes in school around 4th or 5th grade I believe, I don’t remember reading the book but maybe we did. It’s definitely not a movie I would ever choose to watch myself but it was cool. There’s so many scenes that I can still remember vividly because they just stuck with me

I absolutely love this movie and I always will. It’s a childhood favorite of mine and that scene with the tense music and Kate screaming Sam right before the loud gunshot will forever give me goosebumps and make me shed a tear or two. I wish the Disney today would go back to making amazing movies like this one but sadly I don’t think they’re even capable of that now. I’m really glad you made an in depth analysis/review of this movie because it was really fun hearing someone on KZfaq talk about it again. I only wish that Shia LaBeouf would star or even just participate in more movies today because you barely see him in movies anymore and it makes me sad because he has always been one of my favorite actors and he’s really good at it too. Btw for anyone who hasn’t seen the movie yet I highly recommend watching FURY because it’s an excellent story with lots of really good action and dialogue and it stars several big actors such as Brad Pitt, Jonathon Bernthal (who plays both the punisher from Netflix and Shane from the walking dead) ,and of course Shia LaBeouf.

i remember reading small steps (a sequel to holes following armpit) after watching holes for a school project. it was surprisingly good and i wish they made a movie for it.

Kate Barlow is absolutely iconic in my mind. I'd read an entire books series based on just that concept alone. All the old westerns I watched with my Granddad were always a of a man and the bumbling woman who he got as a prize at the end, and then this movie came out and I was like oh my gawd a western storyline with a badass female outlaw who was out for revenge of her own trauma and killing men who'd tried to sexually exploit her. I wanted more of her. And the story is still just as cool and impactful now as an adult. Maybe even more so.

I’ve seen this movie eight times! Truly fantastic! Thanks for doing this interesting deep dive! I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

Jordan, what a beautiful homage to Holes; a true classic from our childhoods, exquisitely summarized and analyzed by you, sir. You should do Going To The Mat next. It's one of the few Disney Films that has made me cry.

Holes is my comfort movie. I watch it at night when I feel down and for some reason it's just so comforting. I think I've watched it over 200 times at least.

This is one of the most perfect book "adaptations" ever made. It's a real wonder why more authors aren't involved with the screenplay for movies based on their works, it makes a big difference.

I'm so glad to see this video was made. Since childhood, this movie has always captured and pulled me in. And when I watch it now, it really takes me back.

I never read holes in school. But my sister did. So when I saw the book lying around the house last year, I just started reading it for the hell of it. I was really pleasantly surprised by how creatively it's written. It raises so many questions during the read and answers them fulfillingly in the end. I haven't seen the movie but I'm glad it's faithful to the book.

At my school, we read the book and then had a field trip to the movies to watch holes in the theater. It's an experience I can never forget. Absolutely loved this book as a kid and seeing it in the theater was even more awesome 😘👍

Even with the author directly involved, I am absolutely astounded at how well of an adaptation this movie is. Sure, some stuff was left out, but honestly, that should be expected, and they kept just about every important plot point while adding in some extra scenes that just make the movie better. Love this film, and I haven't rewatched it in some time. I should get on that.

I just found this channel tonight but THANK YOU for reminding me just how much I adore this movie! 😍

Definitely in my top 3 movies of all time. The way everything is connected and comes together at the end is just perfect storytelling

I remember getting a bearded dragon for my tenth birthday because I thought they were adorable in the movie and wouldn't stfu about them. Had that little man for 13 years, they are fantastic pets -- they'll curl up on you and cuddle while you work/watch TV, it's very cute. rip Spike, you kept me sane in college.

My wife and I loved this movie as kids, and we occasionally watch it together now. But the best part of it all is that sometimes when my wife says “I’m tired of this”, I respond with “well that’s too damn bad” in the worst southern accent I can and we burst into laughter. It’s one of my favorite jokes that we have 😂

Holes is one of the very few books/movies school introduced me to that I still genuinely love to this day

i watched this movie 5ish years ago, first and last time i did, i recently remembered it, right around when you released this video, and its 20 year anniversary, i was around 11 at the time, i didnt understand it, looking back on it, it makes so much more sense, i understand it, its amazing :D

Man, I remember this movie every once in a while. This was one of my favorite non animated movies when I was a kid along with Because of Winn Dixie

I still quote the best/funniest scene of this movie even today. "I'm tired of this grandpa" "WELL THAT'S TOO DAMN BAD!"

For school I watched this with my class and am writing an essay on it later today. And this video helped me, thankyou sir

as a person who was addicted to this book and movie a couple years back it makes me so happy to see someone make a video about it

Holes is seriously one of my favorite movie adaptations. I'll remember reading the whole book in the 6th gr it so underrated I still cry when they had shot Sam. That Zero sense hits me the most when he was asked to spelled " Dig" Zero actually is intelligent, but being that he was a homeless child, he didn't get a proper education, which is why he can't read. Everyone always had looked down on him & not giving him a chance so he had closed himself . Zero was like me growing up he was one of my favorites.

I've always adored Holes, both the book and movie. I remember getting so hyped whenever it came on on the Disney Channel and always quoting Mr. Sir or singing the Yelnats family lullaby. Even as an adult, I still revisit this movie every so often because it remains near and dear to my heart. Stanley the IV was such a sweet kid, and I have mad respect that they prioritized getting his shy and awkward demeanor right for the movie over him being overweight at the start. All in all, this movie has been a source of inspiration for me to write stories with how each of these narratives are intricately woven together. Nothing is there by accident and it's good at teaching its younger audience how to connect story beats. I have every intention of reading Holes to my future children, because it's such a well written story.

Amazing movie. Will rewatch every chance I get. The ONE thing I would’ve liked to see is a scene where Magnet goes off on the rest of D Tent for ratting on Stanley and not sticking up for him after Stanley had done so for them a few days prior.

I clicked so fast when I read that title. This movie is legendary

Sam's sub-story got me so bad, like he was so sweet and they were so cute together and people hated them for it, honestly i cant blame her to doing a 180° and going for revenge

i’m certain i’ve seen your channel before, and i know i liked whatever video it was. i have now subscribed to ensure i see more of you!

this is one of my favorite movies ever. i have always loved how connected everything is

Fun fact: the reason why the movie is such a good adaptation is because Louis Sacher, the book's author, was asked to be the screen writer for the film. This movie's a childhood favorite of mine, so I watched all the DVD extras in the car on long drives.

Watched this movie and read the book so many times growing up, actually did a book report on the book in 3rd or 4th grade. Crazy to think how long ago this was (and how insane Shia has gotten since then)

A masterpiece that has stood the test of time and always will.

One of the few movies/shows I watched as a kid that continues to hold up to my nostalgic feelings I had watching it as a kid. Often you watch something you watched as a kid and realize how dumb the plot is or how many holes (pun-intended) the story has, but Holes doesnt feel like that. Its just as good, if not better. Im able to appreciate the nuances of the story and how deep it actually goes for a kids movie. Its no Inception, but its a damn good movie that keeps the better years and memories of my life alive. Lifes gotten sad and miserable and all I have as a source of happiness now are the memories I cant go back to. This movie is one small example of a memory I am able to relive, and thats something. Awesome movie, and it will always hold a place in me.

i still think of this movie from time to time. it has stuck with me after all these years and quote it very often lol. i love how gritty it was for a disney movie. they don't make movies like they used to. the way everything was connected without making the forced is a great story element. the way the characters grow and develop towards each other seems very natural as well.

"I'm tired of this grandpa." "Well that's too damn bad!!!" The one bit from this movie that lives in my head rent free. Lol

Holy crap im so glad i was recommended this video. For the longest time i was trying to remember the name of this movie, but couldnt for the life of me!! I only had vague memories of the desert, a shovel, and some boys in orange jumpsuits, so when i asked my sister about it she obviously could not help me lmao. At some point i thought i was making it up. Im so glad i can finally connect the dots in my mind. Watching the movie's footage it's clear how iconic the scenario on camp was, im surprised i remembered so little initially. I did not remember anything from the plot at all, this is such a good movie i kinda wish i hadnt watched the video as soon as i realized it was The movie. Good video and good review nonetheless !!

Great video, Jordan. Holes was one of my favorite movies as a kid. It's a classic in my opinion.

I loved this film, but damn it hits different as an adult watching Sam and Kates relationship and being a history degree graduate

I remember watching this movie in school after the book, genuinely enjoyed it

The book was one that I read many times throughout school. It was my favorite book to pass the time. For some reason it took me a while to find out that the film existed, but I was very happy with how faithful it was to the book.

The second time I was in a Grade 5/6 split (Grade 6), my class all read Holes together. We didn't get to see the movie until the next year, when I was in Grade 7, along with the Grade 5/6's at my new school. Back then, I was quite impressed with how faithful the movie is to the book, and am still impressed with that, to this day. The characters felt very consistent with their literary counterparts, the movie still told the same story as the book, the movie didn't sugar coat or gloss over any of the heavy themes presented in the book, and any minor changes that were made didn't take away from the narrative of the story or cause any plot holes. This movie is still one of the best book-to-movie adaptations out there.

This is such a classic. Probably one of the best movies of my generation.

I’ve seen this movie a couple of times and loved it but was never aware how deep the connections actually were. Crazy good movie seeing it in this way

I think the reason why I enjoy this film so much is that it is so convoluted throughout, but so satisfying at the end.

One of my favorite bits of pragmatic adaptation is Stanley's opening monologue about the camp (how there are no fences or guard towers, because it's in the middle of the desert and there's nowhere to run off to) and the yellow spotted lizards. It's quoted almost verbatim in the film... by Mr. Sir, when Stanley first arrives. Kudos to whichever of the two writers realized how perfectly it sounds like something he would say.

There is also another semi-sequel to the book called "Small Steps" and it follows Theodore "Armpit" Johnson after he leaves Camp Green Lake. It's solid as well!

I remember watching this as a kid in school to go along with the book and i gotta say i did not know it was that good, i remember liking it but the way all the bloodlines intertwine and connect is so well done and satisfying

Man I love this film, is such smooth and easy movie to watch. It's all substance with little to no fat and just moves along at a brisk pace! I love how all the past events and characters and the three families of zero Stanley and the warden are all tied together and the way that their connections play out. Outside of the lizard cgi that isn't even a problem, this movie is flawless!

The subtle part about the curse is "always and eternity" so theoretically they would have bad luck, but they would also be cursed to have a son to continue the family line. Otherwise, someone with eternal bad luck couldn't manage to survive long enough to procreate.

This movie was done so well! The way both stories about Sam and Kate and how it intertwined with Hector and Stanley is done perfectly

I read the book over and over as a kid and was so excited when I heard they were making a movie. It did not disappoint! This is a trip down memory lane.

So cool to see you almost at 555K subs ❤

Fun fact! There actually **is** a sequel to Holes called Small Steps! It's more of a spin-off though, since it follows Armpit, with Stanley only briefly being mentioned

One of my all-time favorite movies--even to this day. I remember being amazed at how so many things interconnected.

I read this book back when I was around 10 years old, and I read it before I had seen the movie. I remember not fully understanding why the book kept having this flashback to the B story about Kissin Kate and Sam. But the further into the story you get, the more connections you see. As a kid, I missed out on lots of the connections, but still got the overall point. I remember being mindblown lol. This story really is a masterclass in tying the A and B story together, as well as every single character serving a crucial role in the story.

20 years later and it’s still a ground breaking movie

My sister and I used to watch this movie all the time....but only on commentaries. The boys of D-Tent were hilariously informative on their filming experiences and their inside jokes became our inside jokes. Not to mention these boys worked with and starred with some of the greats!!! Henry Winkler, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voigt, Eartha Kitt, Tim Blake Nelson, Patricia Arquette and Dulé Hill.