Holes: A Surprisingly Good Movie!

Reeka · 04-21-2003, 09:25 PM

What can I say I went to it Easter because there was nothing else playing and it got 3 1/2 start. It was excellent! A complex story with and intricate plot line. I hear it was based on a book of the same title.

I was pleasantly surprised and in my opinion Jon Voight should get a best supporting actor nomination out of it.

Albromor · 04-22-2003, 05:15 PM

Thanks, Reeka, for your opinion. My children want to go see it. In fact, my youngest read the book. I think I'll join them. Do you think it will intrigue all ages? Also, thanks for not giving anything away in the movie!

T/-/alali · 04-22-2003, 05:26 PM

The book was very good. I don't know about the movie yet. Maybe I'll go see it this weekend...

john · 04-27-2003, 07:41 PM

I've read that the book is a "classic" childrens book? I just ordered it from Amazon.Figure I'll read the book first then wait till the movie comes out on dvd..

Reeka · 04-30-2003, 10:09 PM

I know that it is based on a "children's book", but it is definitely a movie that will appeal to all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think any adult would. PLUS, it is totally appropriate for children. Nothing offensive in it at all, in my opinion.

I have a philosophy, generally speaking, great books make great movies, with one caveat----they don't tinker with it too much. Someone that read the book told me that it was word for word dialog from the book and the plot was unchanged.

As I said, I was surprised---it was an excellent movie.

The Ornery One · 05-04-2003, 10:37 PM

It was well worth seeing! When I went, most of the audience was either teenage or middle-age (not always with kids). It will definitely be worth buying on DVD.

04-21-2003, 09:25 PM	#1
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 70 Posts: 3,255	What can I say I went to it Easter because there was nothing else playing and it got 3 1/2 start. It was excellent! A complex story with and intricate plot line. I hear it was based on a book of the same title. I was pleasantly surprised and in my opinion Jon Voight should get a best supporting actor nomination out of it. __________________ <b>Order of the Holy Flame</b><br /><i>Member of Clan HADB</i><br /><b>Laughing Hyena</b><br /><i>Clan Liaison, IW Peace Keeping Force</i><br /><i>[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com/Forum/index.php?board=29\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River VoiceChat!</a><br />Last Saturday of every month. <br />See the forum link for scheduling!<br /><b> </b><br /></i><br /><b>Admin and Co-Owner of [url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River</a></b><br />[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

04-22-2003, 05:26 PM	#3
T/-/alali Baaz Draconian Join Date: September 8, 2002 Location: Cornelius,NC Age: 36 Posts: 700	The book was very good. I don't know about the movie yet. Maybe I'll go see it this weekend... __________________ I am the Ferret king, master of the hordes, allied to Someguy\'s mighty pinguins, we will soon rule the world!

04-27-2003, 07:41 PM	#4
john Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: central coast of Ca. Age: 77 Posts: 653	I've read that the book is a "classic" childrens book? I just ordered it from Amazon.Figure I'll read the book first then wait till the movie comes out on dvd.. __________________ John

04-30-2003, 10:09 PM	#5
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 70 Posts: 3,255	I know that it is based on a "children's book", but it is definitely a movie that will appeal to all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think any adult would. PLUS, it is totally appropriate for children. Nothing offensive in it at all, in my opinion. I have a philosophy, generally speaking, great books make great movies, with one caveat----they don't tinker with it too much. Someone that read the book told me that it was word for word dialog from the book and the plot was unchanged. As I said, I was surprised---it was an excellent movie. __________________ <b>Order of the Holy Flame</b><br /><i>Member of Clan HADB</i><br /><b>Laughing Hyena</b><br /><i>Clan Liaison, IW Peace Keeping Force</i><br /><i>[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com/Forum/index.php?board=29\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River VoiceChat!</a><br />Last Saturday of every month. <br />See the forum link for scheduling!<br /><b> </b><br /></i><br /><b>Admin and Co-Owner of [url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River</a></b><br />[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

05-04-2003, 10:37 PM	#6
The Ornery One Drow Warrior Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: S. IL Age: 48 Posts: 269	It was well worth seeing! When I went, most of the audience was either teenage or middle-age (not always with kids). It will definitely be worth buying on DVD. __________________ I like to wonder.<br />And when I wonder<br />My mind wanders.<br />And when it wanders,<br />I have to wonder;<br />When will it ever come back?!?

04-22-2003, 05:15 PM	#2
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	Thanks, Reeka, for your opinion. My children want to go see it. In fact, my youngest read the book. I think I'll join them. Do you think it will intrigue all ages? Also, thanks for not giving anything away in the movie!

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