WAIT... Remember Holes?

20 years ago, Disney release in theaters the movie adaptation of Holes, a story about Stanley Yelnats The Fourth's expierence at a dentention camp where all day they dig holes. At the same time we unlock the story of the past that blends together events, tying into a family curse and so much more. Today to celebrate the classic Disney movie Holes, I thought it would be fun to check it out, go over what the film was all about and take a look at some interesting facts about it all as well.

Written By: Jordan Fringe
Edited By: Jordan Fringe & David Strickland
Channel Art By: Jerry Meehan

[JordanFringe]

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

[ImMetalMechanika]

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

[pickmick]

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

[philtkaswahl]

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."

[aytuex]

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.. 😢

[lolineko]

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

[pepito]

The BROMANCE between Stanley and Hector was so wholesome

Stanley carrying Hector on his back was such a scene

[Mr.Lubbox-Lobsterlegz]

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

[treetheoak]

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.

[ericyang]

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.

[VannahSavage]

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.

[JTBlu]

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

[kalebstuart]

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

[mattswanson]

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

[Eltonmorris]

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.

[jaredwonnacott]

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.

[StephenLewisUniverse]

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.

[UncleSlam]

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!

[UrbanDecayLova]

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

[pettykittyfam]

"I can fix that"
Quite possibly the most beautiful words spoken 💗

Holes is one of the best movies ever ❤