Holes

I recently watched the movie "Holes" and I was completely captivated from start to finish. The story is unique and engaging, blending elements of mystery, adventure, and comedy seamlessly. The characters are well-developed and likable, each with their own quirks and personalities that add depth to the storyline.The cinematography in "Holes" is stunning, with beautiful shots of the desert landscape and the contrast between the past and present timelines. The pacing of the film is perfect, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire movie.One of the standout aspects of "Holes" is the powerful message of redemption and friendship that is woven throughout the plot. The themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the importance of digging deep to uncover the truth make this movie both heartwarming and thought-provoking.Overall, "Holes" is a fantastic film that appeals to audiences of all ages. It is a timeless classic that will leave you feeling inspired and entertained. I highly recommend watching this movie for a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

HOLESHoles, the Movie The Movie, Holes, to me, is quite possibly one of the Greatest Allegories to the Gospel that I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. Every time I watch it, I am amazed that almost every scene preaches a different sermon. From the very start this Movie jumps right into Biblical symbolism and allegory. In the opening scene we see something that to me speaks of the prophecy in Genesis.Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. The Movie starts out with `Zero' played by Khleo Thomas, stealing a pair of tennis shoes that belong to Clyde 'Sweetfeet' Livingston, a well known sports figure. When Zero is pursued by the police, he throws the shoes off a bridge and they land on Stanley Yelnats IV, played by Shia LaBeouf. Stanley pays the price for Zero's crime. To me, this speaks allegorically to Zero's sin being laid upon Stanley. For his crime, the judge sends Stanley to a labor camp for troubled teens to build his character, and as fate would have it, Zero is there too. God uses our sufferings to conform us to the image of Christ, and this definitely builds our character. At the camp there is a psychologist, Dr. Pendaski, who is all about how you feel. To me this speaks to the modern day drive of many to preach a Gospel that has been largely reduced down to how it makes one feel. Some have referred to this as the "Therapeutic Gospel." I am sure, that to those that have been martyred for their faith, the "Therapeutic Gospel" is not very amusing. Stanley, is the Christ figure, he bares Zero's sin, and when Zero runs away into the desert, Stanley goes after him. Stanley finds Zero under an upside down boat. A Traditional Sanctuary is usually built like an upside down Arch, symbolizing that Jesus is our Arch. Under the boat, Zero is drinking fermented peach preserves, which is a wine that he calls sploosh. When they go in search of water, they find it at a place in the desert called God's Thumb, which is attached to His Hand. I find this symbolic because in God's Hand they find sanctuary from the desert. They also find white, sweet onions, symbolizing the Eucharist. In essence, with the sploosh and onion, they have communion. In the desert their is dragon like lizards, symbolizing our enemy. Because they feasted on all of the onions, the lizards don't bite them. Warden Walker, played by Sigourney Weaver, plays a cruel taskmaster, like a Satan figure. She is so mean that she is not only trying to steal the Yelnats' family inheritance, but she mixes rattlesnake venom in her fingernail polish. When she strikes "Mr. Sir," played by Jon Voight, in the face, the venom produces a very painful and inflamed wound. To me, this is an allegory to the fall. For centuries the Church has likened the Fall of Adam, to Satan putting his fangs into the hearts of mankind. Stanley Yelnats III, young Stanley's father, played by Henry Winkler, is an example of someone that is obsessed with finding a formula that will eliminate odor in shoes. When we see his home, there is a huge kettle on the stove full of tennis shoes. The kitchen table, the laundry steam press table, and the ironing board, are all covered in tennis shoes. This is relevant because being made in God's image we are imprinted with our gifts, calling and talents in us. Sometimes we feel driven to do certain things along the lines of our career, service, hobby or calling. For example, a missionary feels at home in the mission field, a race car driver feels at home driving fast, and a teacher feels like he is accomplishing a very worthwhile service when he teaches. I feel like I am missing something when I don't see the authors underlying theme in a Movie ! These are all examples of God's gifts and talents being ingrained in us. Another interesting theme is the curse through the fall of Adam and Eve, being handed down from generation to generation. Stanley Yelnats IV, is the fourth descendant in a line of men that seem to be living under a curse put on their great grandfather by Zero's great grandmother, Madame Zeroni.Exodus 34:7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation. The curse is broken in the end when Stanley IV, and Zero get the inheritance. Throughout the Bible, there are many references to mankind be born under the fall of Adam, the curse that is broken through Christ.Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: In the fall the ground was cursed too, in the Movie, the land that they are living on, use to be a thriving lake. When the Movie culminates, Zero's criminal file disappears, symbolic of redemption because his record of his sin is gone. The whole camp, that had been very hateful to each other, is now rejoicing and loving each other, and it starts raining upon the lake that had been a dried up for generations. The land got healed too. One of the tough guy characters, called Armpit, asks Stanley to please call his mother and tell her that he loves her. You see in their redemption, Stanley and Zero are set free.

Such a great story of redemption and vindication; the value of people who have been convinced they are somehow cursed or less valuable.

I loved it. One of my favorite movies from Disney, and it was new as stated. Thank you Amazon!

I have loved this heartwarming story my whole life. Nothing like two buddies and great ending.

I was surprised this was a Disney movie. It was different than other Disney movies. I really did like it though. It was very clean and had some funny parts. My 9 year old son really enjoyed watching it.

Great

Rented this for my students upon request. It was really good. I’ve never seen it before.

Top Qualität, schnelle Lieferung, alles super:-)

De mis películas favoritas. Una hermosa historia que puedes verla con toda la familia.

物語のまんま。買って損はないよ！ふだん、本を読まない子におすすめ

Découvert par hasard ce film est devenu un film culte pour mes enfants. L'histoire est vraiment super, les acteurs jouent très juste, il y a quelques bons comme Sigourney Weaver dans le rôle de la méchante. Je le conseille à tous les pré-ado et ados qui passeront un très bon moment

A great family movie.