My wife watches HOLES for the FIRST time || Movie Reaction

I'm showing Jen one of my favorites movies "Holes" for the first time!
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[@rigby117]

Jen is gonna kill you one day with that "who's to say" line 🤣

[@stevenfriedman2902]

Judge: Jennifer Hardman, did you murder your husband? Jen: Who's to say?

[@CrazeeAdam]

It will be on Holden's tomb stone. Just watch.

[@princesilver1387]

who's to say.

[@Maxreynolds-zs5vz]

how you are like she can she holes

[@JoeArnold333]

my favorite scene - "Im tired of this Grandpa" "WELL THATS TOO DAMN BAD" hilarious af and never gets old

[@KD-cd2ck]

I’m not sure if you know what I’m talking about but it reminds me of Pretty Much It every time 😂

[@pyronuke4768]

Mine was -- Warden: "Let me see what's inside it, please!" Stanley: [incredulous look] "Excuse me??" It's so satisfying to watch the villain get their comeuppance.

[@brittoncain5090]

@@KD-cd2ckPMI is goated

[@dantesellars4941]

My wife and I quote this line all the time lol

[@travisherndon94]

Dude that quote hits home for me my grandma always said that lol

[@stevenfairbairn8705]

I love how there are actuality 3 different curses in the film, the one on Stanley's family, the one on Trout's family, and the one on the Green Lake. Love the layers to the film, nothing wasted or insignificant.

[@HoldenHardman]

Yes!

[@CGingerbreadman]

Oh, fun fact! Eartha Kitt plays Madame Zeroni, she voiced Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove and sang the classic Christmas song Santa Baby. She also played Catwoman in the Adam West Batman series.

[@MegaKhas]

Childhood classic, only this movie could make raw onions seem like a delicacy.

[@nsasupporter7557]

I read Louis Sachar’s books all the time as a kid, Wayside School was a classic kids book series. But I never read Holes

[@Br0nto5aurus]

This movie is to onions as The Land Before Time is to tree stars.

[@alarrim29574]

Literally watched this in school atleast once a year😂

[@taylorv9661]

Fun fact! “Dig It”, the song at the beginning was written and sung by the young actors, including Shia LaBeouf.

[@stumpyalex503]

It baffles me on every rewatch how great even just the stories WITHIN the story are. Especially the Kissing Kate Barlow stuff. That could probably be a standalone movie and still be a great watch.

[@madebymali6758]

“I’m tired grandpa!” “Well that’s too damn bad!” 😂

[@botOxymoron]

Big respect for Holden's rap for Caveman's verse in the beginning. This movie is so good! Big nostalgic feelings, and very true to the book!

[@HoldenHardman]

Nobody messes with the Caveman, nobody.

[@PWingate25]

Ultimate respect! Only the true ones remember their rap.

[@botOxymoron]

The rap and the end credits version of 'If Only' are both bangers!

[@johnmanzuki8979]

except the main character in the book is big and fat lol

[@austingillum4807]

@@johnmanzuki8979 I should mention that Shia was 100% willing to (rapidly I might add) gain the weight necessary to portray Stanley as he is at the beginning of the novel, but the director (and potentially a few other higher ups) decided to just have the character be thinner in the adaptation due to the inherent danger of rapid weight gain followed by equally rapid weight loss.

[@JasonJeffory]

I remember reading the book in fourth grade and was super excited when a movie was made about it a year later. To my memory it’s one of the most accurate book to film adaptations.

[@kluneberg8952]

theres also a sequel book called "small steps" about armpit after the camp.

[@generalx13]

Yeah, the director wanted to make the movie as faithfully as possible and the only exception was that they didn't include Stanley's weight loss because they thought it'd be too dangerous to make Shia put on a ton of weight and then force him to lose it again, and a fat suit just wouldn't have looked good.

[@nicholasjanzen]

I met Khleo Thomas randomly around D23 in 2022, such a nice guy, super humble, introduced himself by name to us and took the time to chat and take a photo! Love Holes, eternal classic 👏

[@josephtrigg9022]

When Holden said “you can’t fix that”, I started dying 😂😂

[@Wraiven22]

Wow it is pretty wild how violent and messed up this Disney movie is looking back 😂 I can’t believe they played this on TV for little kids, but I always loved it! The book was great too!

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Fun fact: As a kid, I stole the book from my school library. Other fun fact: I still have the book nearly 2 decades later. lol

[@cjjackson2423]

Right? This why we think Disney trash now 😅

[@ArichDKC]

@@TheIcemanthomas I took the book home in 8th grade (2004-2005 school year) and to this day I've still got it lol

[@PTS-Maid]

​@@ArichDKCCrazy to think that book is older than me (I was born in 2004)

[@owenmaleski2203]

Some things they cut from the book: One was just how unhinged the warden really was. In the part where they're all digging where X-Ray said he found the bullet, Armpit was taking a moment to catch his breath. And the Warden sees him standing there, asks him what he's doing, and without any warning, stabs him in the shoulder with a pitchfork. Another was that after the Warden clawed Mr. Sir, the venom made his face swell up, making him even madder than he usually was. And the boys didn't like Zero helping Stanley make his hole even worse than they showed here. They kept on comparing him to a slave master. And since Stanley was one of the few white boys in camp, that made things even worse. And it was kind of mentioned, but the reason why the boys didn't get bitten was cause they ate Sam's onions which had a smell that the lizards didn't like.

[@brithevirgo]

Khleo Thomas who plays zero in this movie actually did a vlog where he reunited with majority of the cast including Shia a few years ago

[@tomcattvreacts]

Sam the Onion Man is played by Dulé Hill and he also stars in "PSYCH" my favorite show of all time. If I ever have the money, I'd pay a pretty penny to have you react to it. That show is my happy place, whenever I'm stressed I can always rely on it to make me feel better.

[@HyperAB]

this movie was my whole childhood. all time favorite and i could recite every single line of the movie. so glad you guys reacted to this

[@heisenb3rg]

Fr bro such an underrated Disney classic

[@nivekk1734]

This is most excited I’ve ever seen Holden before watching a movie/series. Everybody has that inner child that’s brought out through nostalgia

[@plourde98]

Such an amazing movie, also I love your wife cus I can tell she’s being 100% genuine with her first time reactions and not playing it up for the camera. Love to see it, loved watching it with yall

[@auslandermercury972]

I saw this in theaters when it first came out. Seeing it now, I had no idea Dulé Hill was in it. Psych is one of my favorite shows! 😃

[@tomcattvreacts]

Psych is my all time favorite show! I'd love to see reactors watch it. I'd watch it on mine if not for already seeing it. It's my happy place!

[@apatternedhorizon]

I still remember every word to that rap lmao. Went on a field trip to see this the year it came out after our class had read the book. Probably still one of the best film adaptations of a book I've ever seen.

[@XandeRToXic]

Holes is one of the best book to film adaptations of all time. I read the book many times when I was growing up and seeing everything be brought to life was so awesome.

[@CGingerbreadman]

Dude, that opening unlocked memories. I started singing along

[@ThenerdyPT]

If you like this movie another underrated gem is “Hoot” 😊

[@thorl8354]

Yes! I thought everyone had forgotten about that one! 😂

[@thaddeusskywalker5293]

One that you two might like (If you haven't seen it yet) is Sky High. Very underrated Superhero movie

[@PrimeAddonexus]

Random fact I always forget is that Jon Voight (Mr. Sir) is Angelina Jolie's father.

[@odinsahn7648]

Andrew Davis did this film but he is mainly known for Above The Law, Under Siege and The Fugitive. I appreciate when directors go into different random projects. It shows a lot of ability to capture story and characters. Versatility is key to making good movies. Holes is one of my favourite Disney films, it has a lot of great elements and characters. The cast is amazing and the story is well rounded and very enjoyable. Great reaction!!

[@wwoods66]

Plus, Davis got Louis Sachar to do the screenplay, adapting his own book!

[@johngreen6521]

*raps Holes song before clicking on video* Holden: 2 suits, 2 tokens in hand Have a like you've earned it!

[@TimothyMills77]

I remember spending the night at my cousins house he put played Holes, and by the title, I did not know what to make of it, lol. Him and I watched it, and I immediately fell in love with the movie. I think him and I probably watched it 3 times together, and it's one of my favorite movies.

[@brianjames9832]

Jen’s eyeroll was LEGENDARY

[@ChrispySauce]

I literally just watched this. I don't know how you always somehow post a reaction of a movie I have just watched.

[@orphlinsta]

You should watch "BULLET TRAIN", it is such a good movie, mixed with action and comedy. It is honestly worth making a video on!

[@AngryPieMan]

I remember in elementary school the movie was pretty new. We read the book and then watched the movie and we were all totally obsessed with it, giving eachother nicknames like in the camp. Deciding, "Who's x-ray? Who's Zero?" Its an understandable difference between the book and movie, but Stanley was actually described as an overweight young man in the books. And guess what? So was I. So it was actually kind of an honor when I was declared the Caveman of the class. It was the first time my overweight-ness was ever acknowledged in a positive way and it helped me have a healthier mental outlook on it to this day, as I continue to struggle on my weight loss journey. I am still obese, but that doesn't change my worth or my ability to do good things. Stanley broke a family curse and helped stop a group of corrupt camp leaders, and his weight had nothing to do with it. It seems almost silly now, but I can't deny how much that little positive acknowledgment meant to me back then.

[@rileytipper5110]

This movie is a big part of my childhood, loved the author Louis sacher growing up he has quite a few good books like this. Holes no doubt stand on top however. Always wished they’d adapt the sequel small steps. So happy Jen enjoyed it very charming movie.

[@mikebrown7799]

Hi Holden & Jen!😊 I noticed you changed your channel name to Holden & Jen. That is nice to see. Jen is obviously a big part of the channel, and deserves the recognition. I would have liked to see a film just about the old west portion of the film, too. Madame Zeroni is Eartha Kitt, one of the three women to portray Catwoman in the 60s (on the TV show). Igor is Ken Davitian from the Borat films. Great reactions to this very well casted and well made non-typical Disney film, Kids!!!!🎬👏👏👏👏

[@pierrejassogne9680]

Didn’t expect this but SO glad you’re checking this one out, one of my all time favorite childhood film !

[@terrydevlin3486]

Seeing as Shia Labeouf (I think that's how you spell his surname lmao) is in this, I'd love for you guys to watch Peanut Butter Falcon. It's one of my favourite films and think ya'll would love it!

[@BirdNerd906]

Yes! I strongly second this!

[@soloragoldsun2163]

Fun fact: The yellow-spotted lizards were played by bearded dragons with spots painted on and the occasional CG fangs. I had one as a pet for years, and they are basically cats with scales. Also no fangs or venom. ^_^

[@WhoooshyYT]

That intro was hilarious 😂🤣

[@DromeG60]

Over here in the UK we all remember studying the books during school as well, I had no idea Holes was such a worldwide masterpiece of literature!

[@trevski5463]

Hey Holden and Jen! If you want to watch more one off films from Disney, you should watch John Carter. I think it’s one of the underrated films too!

[@Squiggles95]

Was not expecting this one but happy about it! Loveee this movie!

[@btCrazeIII]

Maybe I am just noticing it now but I love to see the channel name changed to Holden and Jen Hardman

[@Delta-sj9dy]

For those that didn't read the book, Stanley figured the warden didn't punish him since she was more angry with Mr. Sir for bothering her and got her hopes up over over nothing.

[@SammyxSweetheart.02]

(Jun 9, 2024) "smells like puke form a mule"11:00 “A very sensitive man”18:55 Kate Barlow19:17 Layney Park20:00 "The shoes are gone, the shoes are gone"25:25 "its so hot sam, but i feel so cold"26:28 26:50

[@evie3148]

One of my favourites from my childhood! Great reaction

[@wjquick32]

I can't watch Holes without having the D-Tent commentary on. They are absolutely hilarious and live rent free in my head on the regular! Ohhhh, and the memories of running to the tv every time the music video for Dig It came on lmao. Good times

[@Do0msday]

I read this book when I was a kid. I actually borrowed it from the library and was the very first person to check it out. I thought that was really awesome when I was younger. It was a really fun book and I think the film adaptation was terrific. I've watched this movie a lot of times and it's just enjoyable and fun. Great storytelling with no real "wasted" moments since pretty much everything is important and ties into the story in one way or another. This was a surprise reaction from you guys, but a VERY pleasant surprise for sure.

[@TetsuoVI]

Awesome reaction and discussion. The movies Tim Blake Nelson sign onto rarely disappoint. If you like him, I cannot recommend "O Brother, Where Art Thou" and "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" highly enough. The writing and dialog for both is also fantastic.

[@kluneberg8952]

there was a sequel book that never got a movie. its called "small steps" and was about armpit after the camp.

[@Wraiven22]

Love that Jen knows her Moby! I was practically raised on that album that ‘Honey’ comes from.

[@TheMrParagon]

This is a super nostalgic book and movie for me, I remember reading this for school as a makeup assignment because I didn’t read another book (either The Purple Moongose or the Egypt Game). It was the first book I finished in a weekend because my parents didn’t let me do anything fun until the book was read. Thankfully I loved the book and was surprised when the movie came out a year or two later

[@j.woodbury412]

In the book it says Stanley's trial was delayed for six weeks because of baseball practice. That's why Zero was already there when Stanley arrived.

[@braidentoelke2735]

"Cant fix that" brutal😂 Have yall ever seen Psych? Dulé Hill (Sam in this) co stars in it, and in a few episodes they reference and poke fun that he was in holes. It is one of the greatest shows ever, seems right up yalls alley too, it was so popular they even made a musical and 3 follow up movies to it!

[@SinematicClips]

this was one of the first movies i got to watch in school, true modern classic

[@bigcoop2575]

😂😂😂 I’ve watched this movie so many times and never knew it was based on a book 🤦🏾 ig you really do learn something new everyday

[@kevinsisler9379]

"The counselor isn't interested in fossils.". "Then why did she hire you?" Should have been a good response.

[@queenninja2141]

Definitely a childhood classic for me! I watched this movie a lot as a kid 🥰 one of my favorite movies of all time 🙏🏽

[@jayjones5817]

Like you holden, this was a favorite of mine. We won our local battle of the books competition and as a reward, we went to see it in theaters when it was released. Can still recite the whole rap my memory

[@Kaspar.C0LD]

Same, I still remember the trip in sixth grade down to the banging Mexican restaurant we went to after the viewing - La Tolteca. Good memories.

[@travisherndon94]

I clicked the video and immediately got rapping Holden ... Im not complaining lol

[@TimothyMills77]

Holden is officially my favorite rapper lol

[@movies798]

I read the book and love the movie! Plus, that rap song "Dig It" is still a banger, in my opinion! Thank you for reacting to one of my childhood movies!

[@finleyknight443]

If i remember correctly, the author also made a cameo in the movie as the guy Sam was asking to remove his hat, and giving his wife the oil to help regrow his hair

[@katwebbxo]

We read the book in school around the time the movie came out then we watched it after. Still one of my favorites. Eartha Kitt is everything. 💕

[@zatornagirroc7175]

One of my favorite movies - thanks for doing this one. You didn't mention that Stanley's dad was played by Henry Winkler, who made a name for himself playing Arthur 'The Fonz' Fonzerelli from Happy Days. Also, the guy with the (lack of) hair, Mr. Collingwood, was a cameo of Louis Sachar, they author of the original novel.

[@bryanbutler5060]

“I don’t take showers and I don’t brush my teeth. All I do is dig holes eat and sleep.” Had the soundtrack from this movie…. Slaps

[@coolmanplayz438]

This book was assigned reading for me in 4th grade. It's a good story, well crafted, and I've loved the story since I got the dvd copy from my cousin.

[@joshduncan2101]

Who remembers Shia Lebouf in "Even Stevens"? (Show and movie)

[@sholabolaji2975]

First live action Disney film to be shown on this channel

[@ninjagustavson]

Love this movie. Did a bookreport on it long time ago on school. We also watched the movie on school. Ordering the vhs of it on internet 20 years ago proved more difficult due to the title. 😂

[@jt.nilsson]

Fun fact! the onions Stanley and 0 eat are really apples. To make them look like onions they put a leek right through the apples and painted them purple

[@robbinsnest6163]

I remember we read this in high school, then watched the movie! Love it to this day! ❤ BTW, love your shirt, Holden!

[@anthonysandoval5512]

One of my favorite movies as a kid. It is a childhood classic for me.

[@Kaspar.C0LD]

"Maybe, who's to say?" Alright now, Holden. The family name is ZERONI. It's safe to just submit on this one and say, "yeah, they're related". Zeroni isn't exactly the "Smith" of the Old West, y'know lol

[@SvanTowerMan]

I find it funny that you remembered Shia Labeouf was in I, Robot, considering he was in literally two scenes.

[@LexyThomas134]

I got my Holes movie case signed by Shia haha it's pretty faded now though, but you can still see his name, he also wrote (Caveman) below his name haha

[@gabedavis3294]

Shia LaBeouf and the kid who plays Zigzag are good in The Greatest Game Ever Played, too.

[@TimmyTOnTheFly]

I love this movie! I love the book too. They’re both one of my favorites. Fun fact, according to Khleo Thomas, the onions are apples wrapped in edible wrapping to make it look like onions. Great vid and stay blessed! 🙌🏽✊🏽❤️

[@Br0nto5aurus]

I very much want to see more people react to this movie. This is one of those movies that, if you watch it for the first time too young, you only get the surface story, and the deeper stories don't hit you until much later than if you had watched the movie for the first time at the age you could fully appreciate it. I don't remember how old I was when I first saw it, but I only absorbed the most basic elements of it. I think I could've fully appreciated the story if I watched it for the first time at 14, but didn't fully appreciate it until 18 or 19 because my childish memory of the narrative influenced what parts of the movie I understood between ages 14 and 18.

[@Headlinesofthefuture]

Holes was a childhood gem! ❤ Another wholesome movie suggestion The Judge, starring Robert Downey Jr, and Robert Duvall. I wont say much more as i dont want you to have any expectations. But its a gem. Also fun suggestion, check out Disney animation studios 'Zootopia!' 😊 it grossed over a billion dollars at the box office i think when it came out. Take care guys and thanks so much for taking the time to make these videos. ❤

[@emmanuelsalazar7257]

Every kid who grew up with this movie learned that rap. Such a classic.

[@j.woodbury412]

Dr. Pendansky: Nobody cares about Hector Zeroni. Stanley: I do. That's my favorite part in the movie.

[@cjjackson2423]

Ayyy this my movie, I have it also 😅 8:00 "Ayo what else can you do zero" like he sum super human 🤣 18:52 Lmaooo 25:14 omg I just realized the formula was peaches and onions and that's what they were just eating 🔥 26:58 fav part. "You will never find it" 30:18 Digging holes yo whole life and you dont even get to see yhe treasure smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

I remember reading the book in fourth grade, then going on a school field trip to see the movie. It was a good day. Also, the song "Dig It" is such a bop.

[@amcburger]

Richard Kelly the writer and director of my favorite Donnie Darko had written Disney a script for this movie that was set in a futuristic post apocalyptic setting. Disney was like f that.

[@LexoG33]

I still have a few pieces from the music score on my bedtime playlist!

[@Stackali]

one of my favorite lines is from mr. sir. "i think i'm kinda purty, don't you?"

[@vietnameeseguy]

I remember we had to read the book for school and then watched the movie!! One of the rare movies that is as good as the book

[@jonroberts5239]

Holden's calendar basically operates like Star Wars BBY (Before Battle of Yavin aka A New Hope) except it's Spider-Man

[@cooperpalek8656]

I wore the soundtrack to this movie out as a kid! My stereo was basically Swiss cheese because it was full of Holes!.....I'm a dad, so you can't hold that joke against me...

[@rexmorgado2128]

This is one of the best plots in movie history and nobody will convince me otherwise

[@Dez_26]

Holden should’ve shown the video of the cast doing the song at the end.😂

[@nbunnysnowboard]

I read this book when it came out and it’s amazing! Still one of my favorite books of all time and the movie is fantastic! Sam and Kissin’ Kate Barlow are my favorites 💔 I love how the story weaves the different timelines together. I love the callbacks in this movie

[@TheRManProds]

LOL HOLDEN RAPPING IN THE INTRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BrandinoB]

I love this classic childhood movie. Really the first one that I saw from Shia. If you want more Dule Hill though, he was GREAT in the show Psych. Detective comedy with lots of pop culture references. I feel like not a lot of people have seen or reacted to it, but it has 8 seasons (+ 3 movies and a musical) and a cult following for a reason!

[@tomcattvreacts]

I beg for a Psych reaction, would make me sooo happy!

[@ohhenry9449]

😂😂😂😂I was singing the exact part of the song when I clicked play 😂😂😂

[@cpt.deadpool90]

Seeing holden do the holes rap was something I didn't know I was missing from my life and it was amazing 😅

[@joshuacampbell7493]

I recommend Shia LaBeouf again in Fury. Another Military movie for you.

[@dariusporter358]

I freaking love that movie. Favorite War film.

[@simonuhrick7674]

wish logan lerman got more roles. the whole main cast is great in that movie, but I barely see him beyond that nazi hunter show

[@YourRyeBread]

The Warden is legit how I used to see my aunt and now I know better thankfully

[@linalu5881]

I do not know if you guys have or haven't watched or heard of equalizer but it is a must watch! Wife will love it because Denzel Washington stars in it and both of y'all are really going to love it because it's a bad ass movie!!

[@heze2819]

This movie is great and iconic. The first time I fully saw it was 6th grade after we read the book in class but it was so popular I had seen the poster and scenes on Disney channel so many times by that point.