
Holes
Some secrets are too big to keep hidden.
Directed by Andrew Davis
Produced by Phoenix Pictures, Chicago Pacific Entertainment
A multi-layered adventure that weaves together a wrongfully accused boy's survival at a harsh detention camp with family curses and hidden mysteries, balancing hardship with humor and ultimately redemption.
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.
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Does Holes end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Holes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Holes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Holes violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Holes scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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