I went into this movie with an open mind going with my girlfriend and her 8 year old brother who really wanted to see this. I knew it would be a portrayal of how movie makers makes middle school seems but since it is a movie it was pretty funny. The leading stars were very likable as I was smiling basically the entire time. It was a rather short movie but enjoyable that goes through one full school year showing how tough it is for this one individual and how hard he tries to become popular. The main character Greg Kind of comes off as a rude and full of himself pre teen student as he tries to change his bestfriend who is a little chubby and a funny red hair goofball. He becomes more popular after a certain incident which causes an argument between the two childhood bestfriends. Overall, It was enjoyable for the whole family including adults, teenagers and of course the children. There was no cursing or sexual content which was pleasant in this movie. The parents are likable as well as they are actually suportive unlike other movies but the older brother is of course an annoying, punk rock wannabe who picks on the younger brother which gets old quickly. In the end, I was happy i went to go see it but not to sure if I recommend it but definitely if you or your children has read the books. Its not bad but not the best book to movie series or children's movie either.
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Pumpkin_Man6 April 2010This movie was actually a lot better than I expected, and had some hilarious moments. I can relate to some of the things that happened to Greg. I have not read the book, so I couldn't compare it. 12 year old Greg Heffley is nervous about starting middle school. Him and his dorky best friend, Rowley Jefferson try to fit in and become popular, but that's easier said than done. Throughout the school year, Greg and Rowley come up with weird ways to become popular like being a Safety Patrol officer, wrestling, and performing in epic school plays. In order to truly appreciate this film, you either need to be a parent, or think from the perspective of a kid. I highly recommend DIARY OF A WIMPY KID!!!
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scottshak_11119 August 2010I really enjoyed the movie. The movie depicts the life of a teen Greg (Zachary Gordon) who has his issues of longing to be famous in the middle school.He ranks himself 19 on the popularity list.He has a dream to fulfill.He considers his previous friends 'who were not able to grow up' according to him ... morons and tries to maintain his standard by keeping his distance from the infamous.His best friend Rowley however though weird in his ways,as Greg considers him 'still not Middle school ready',keeps on posing a threat to his popularity position. Chloe Moretz has a wonderful role herself in the movie however her appearance is short.But the story is however about the wimpy kid and hence that becomes justified.There are a lot of funny moments in the movie and you would smile every now and then on their innocence.There is one another character Fregley- Greg places him at the last position in the popularity list. There is this funny moment wherein whoever touches the piece of stale cheese is considered to have THE CHEESE TOUCH. Whoever touches that person takes with himself the cheese touch.Even a cockroach was concerned about its dignity. No matter how hard he tries he always gets branded every now and then as the douche.Eventually however Greg learns that it really doesn't matter if one is on the top of the popularity list in the school but what matters the most is being on the top of the list of your best friends. A little act of genius and sacrifice vindicates him eventually. I found the movie totally enjoyable as guys we were kids once remember after all ! We used to consider some little and petty things as important, didn't we ? The sequel to the movie - Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules is set to hit the theaters in March 2011 and I'm looking forward to it as well. The movie was really cute and I wish everyone watches it although I'll give it a 6 as it wasn't excellent though but the movie is highly recommended if you want to relive a part of your past.
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raisleygordon30 March 2011Unlike most movies dealing with adolescence (especially in school), this one doesn't preach or condescend. And it doesn't try too hard to be a good movie, or take itself seriously (at least not too seriously). What's more: the movie is (mostly) unpredictable. Especially fun is the moldy cheese sequence! It would have been nice to get to know the parents a little more. One quibble though: What exactly is the purpose of Chloe Moretz's character? She seems to only be around to give these two boys advice (or something like that). It's never explained what kind of person she is. Anyway, if you found your middle school years to be anything but satisfying, you will not only enjoy the picture, but relate to it as well.
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Ric-722 March 2010The film was similar to "A Christmas Story" in relating the troubled life of a 'tween in school, but came nowhere close to being on the same level. I was disappointed.
Steve Zahn was just bizarre as the father. Not really funny--just strange. Some of the situations were very promising, but the comic potential was not fully realized. Through about the first hour, I smiled occasionally. But then I thought the film was really going to take off, with the scene about auditions for The Wizard of Oz. But that potential just fizzled out.
I am wondering if the film was directed solely toward pre-adolescents. Maybe they would think this film is hilarious. I found it to be pleasant, but not something I would recommend to anyone, and it's not really a film I'd care to see again. -
canuckteach4 April 2010I saw Diary of a Wimpy Kid (DOAWK) at a Cineplex large screen (full-price), with 2 grand-daughters, one of whom has read the books (I haven't). I concur with others that the film starts out promising, but tends to bog down in the middle. The main character becomes a little mean-spirited, and the fun begins to fade somewhat. I gather that the books contain a certain cynical tone for the main character, and that the humour plays off that. When you transfer to a screenplay, you have to get the 'voice' right, or else the gags don't work.
I might compare it to describing a Seinfeld plot to a bewildered foreigner: "you see, George takes a disabled parking spot at the mall, causing a girl in a wheelchair to have an accident, so George and Kramer buy her a replacement wheelchair that has defective brakes, and she goes screaming down a hill.." sounds mean, huh? it's not -- it's hilarious WHEN you see it in context. Maybe that's what happens in DOAWK -- incorporating several ideas from the books resulted in some 'losing the context', so to speak.
However, family films are few and far between these days, and this is passable family fun. My advice? if you have a matinée-priced theater, go see it. At full price? stay home and watch your 'Better off Dead' DVD on your big screen TV. -
namashi_18 August 2010Films like 'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid' take you back in time. Of how, we celebrated our school days and how we cherish them today. Moving on, 'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid' is a fairly entertaining film, that makes you laugh, re-counts your memories and is cute in nature.
Based on the book in the illustrated novel series of the same title by Jeff Kinney, Thor Freudenthal has directed the film well. However, the film is not without it's minuses. It gets repetitive and is about 10-15 minutes longer then it should've actually been.
Coming directly to the acting department, Zachary Gordon is first-rate as the protagonist. He expresses the haste nature, anger and envy every kid goes through. Robert Capron is outstanding! The real scene-stealer! Chloë Moretz looks lovely, as always, and performs superbly. Steve Zahn in a brief role, has not much to do. Alex Ferris is hysterical.
On the whole, It's film that will entertain you in those 90 minutes, and expect only entertainment from this one. Nearly, A Thumbs Up! -
moldwarrior4 September 2010Everyone has the same problem in school. "I wanna be cool but no one likes me" but we suck it up and be ourselves. DoaWK isn't that movie, I initially was hoping for a good family film but instead I got this.
First off our "hero" Greg is a deluded, self-absorbed, ego maniac who must be popular. His friend Rowley is a childish yet good hearted person. Greg takes this to full effect and make Rowley (forgive the language) his bitch. Greg says jump over fire Rowley does so. Greg wants ketchup and maple syrup sundaes Rowley makes it.
We have very little interest in Greg at first but we begin to like him until he begins treating everyone like he is god. Of course nothing happens to him but still. Throughout the movie we see no one likable except Rowley. Patty the resident snob is probably one of the worst characters ever as she hates everyone and must have everything her way.
Finally the subplots were terrible. Cheese is not a subplots it's my lunch. Overall its a failure. -
dude-5081313 September 2020The sheer willpower of the directors to make such a bold statement with this movie is a great feat on its own. The emotional ups and downs of Greg's relationships in the movie are truly moving. The ability to tell such a dramatic story in such a small time-frame is truly inspiring. I highly recommend this movie to any who have not viewed it and leave you with 1 words zooweemama
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Bored_Dragon23 April 2020This is a film for children. It's considered a family movie, but if you graduated from school you better skip it. The story of a 12-year-old who wants to be popular at a new school at all costs, but tries in the wrong and ugly ways, and after much peripeteia finally learns his lesson. The classic story of friendship, selfishness and sacrifice, bullying, complexes, and responsibilities ... there's nothing new that could interest anyone older than the movie's protagonists. It's not bad in any aspect, but it doesn't really stand out in any way either.
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bcoregon31 March 2010I agree 100% with Sean - this was a lame movie. There is nothing likable about anyone in this. Greg (the character and the boy who played him) completely lacked any charm - one-dimensional self-absorbed jerk of a character. By about halfway through the movie, I found myself liking the "villans" much more than Greg. The "tender moments" with his parents fell flat and did nothing to endear him to the audience. I wasn't expecting great cinema here; it's based on a kids' book. Didn't care for the potty humor; it was tired and immature. Even in a movie for kids, the material should try to be better. What I expected was a cute, goofy but heartwarming movie that left you smiling at the end. This is not that movie. I couldn't wait till it was over. If it weren't for my kids, who enjoyed it (but not as much as the books), I would have walked out after the first 30 minutes.
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DICK STEEL3 April 2010I haven't read the book by Jeff Kinney which this film is based upon, but one thought struck my mind, and that is Ferris Bueller just got younger! For all his wisecracks, smart alecky ideas and attitude, Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) just reminds me of the time when Matthew Broderick took on the Bueller role, though this time round it's got less to do with cars and girls, but everything to do about surviving middle school, just about the time before puberty kicks in for him.
No thanks to the 101 tactical lessons on middle school survival by his brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick), Greg decides that his goal and calling during his time will be to be Mr Popular, though he increasingly finds that task being close to impossible given the number of his schemes backfiring most of the time, and when his best friend Rowley (Robert Capron) continues to be the source of embarrassment to his perceived supercool demeanour. He tries to rewrite the school's playground rules, only to find that he isn't quite the trend setter or the visionary he thinks he is, while his plus sized friend somehow manages to climb up the popularity rankings.
It's about that time in our lives where we think we're able to change the world from a very young age, where we think we're infallible, and that whatever we do, we can reset the established norm. It's about how negative emotions such as jealousy and envy get the better of us sometimes, and we react in the nastiest of ways due to pride. Then there's the message of being true to oneself rather than the actor being someone else. Relatively heavy themes for what's essentially a kids' film, but that's how director Thor Freudenthal managed to include in the tale of the wimpy kid's first year in middle school without you feeling overwhelmed but them.
What works here wonderfully is the casting, which is probably just about the highlight of the film itself. Zachary Gordon owns the role as Greg and has this schmuck look on him that doesn't irritate, but will buy you into his exploits, and most times laugh along or at him depending on whether his antics will rub you the right way or not. And nearly stealing the limelight away from Greg, is his best friend Rowley, played to wingman perfection by Robert Capron, who like his character is always on the verge of upstaging Zachary Gordon and stealing his thunder. The two are believable as best friends forever in Harry Potter-Ron Weasley proportions, and it is their play against each other, one using the other to further his cause, the other just happy to have someone whom he can try to emulate, being the strong points in the narrative. Their acting's natural, and have incredible chemistry so much so that you wonder if everything will go downhill when they split.
The humour in the film is manifold, from pure wit right down to the occasional toilet humour with farts, pee and all, from the home to outside of home, and the usual challenges faced when in battlezones such as the canteen, the gym, and festivals like Halloween and even Mother-Child Night?! The basic animation featured in the film also boosted its narrative through its simple, iconic drawings, and provides very much on how Greg sees himself, and that of his friends and family, which no doubt had tinges of familiarity and being stereotypes, such as the nasty big sized girl whose influential family means she can act like a bitch, or that nerd outcast that everyone tries to avoid. Plot elements such as the rotting piece of cheese stuck on the school grounds also provide for plenty of inane moments, and Cheese Touch is something that I'll never forget.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is loads of fun, being reminiscent of the time when growing up was quite the pain and more often than not a time of being misunderstood. Highly recommended! -
peterw12105 December 2021Even to this day the original Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie has me laughing at some of the jokes. Not only is this a comedy, the story is really nice, it does have a deeper message that can be found in this.
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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" does not live up to its billing. "I'll be famous one day, but for now I'm stuck in middle school with a bunch of morons." And I loved the drawing: "me ->" and "morons ->". Unfortunately that's how it was watching the movie, here's me and a bunch of morons and before I turned off the movie, I felt like one of the morons.
The movie relies on the universal, and yet solitary, feeling, that we can be good and popular and accomplish everything we want to if only we weren't surrounded by a bunch of morons. I completely bought into their premise, but I couldn't buy into the main character. He was just too desperate, selfish, and annoying for the audience to care for him or relate to him. He basically deserved all of the horrible things that happened to him, and that was not fun viewing.
Despite the fact that it's not fun viewing and the main character is a self-absorbed pest, I can see its value for fans of the genre. The bullying scenarios are pretty accurate, the film has a great pace, and the acting is pretty good, especially by the main "wimpy kid". If you can get past your indifference or even hatred for the so-called "hero" then it is watchable.
But for me, the expectations for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" were too high, and just couldn't be reached. -
Diary of a Wimpy Kid won't be this years blockbuster film for kids. It likely won't even be a huge hit but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. Imaginative, outrageous, and funny the film definitely takes liberties in poking fun at itself, school, and being a pre-teen but in mostly good ways. If any youngster has even remotely similar problems at school or in life then Diary of a Wimpy Kid will make them see things in a light and fluffy and funny way. The film absolutely has a target demographic of pre-teen and slightly younger, but adults like myself will still have fun chuckling at the angst and antics of the kids and how serious all of it is to them. The lead character is so likable and his sketchings add imagination and laughs to the whole ordeal. Diary of a Wimpy Kid covers school, friends, family, and everything in between and does so with a simple, well written concept. Though I have never seen the books I have this feeling that this is really a terrific adaptation of the original novels. All four co-writers have extensive experience in writing for Television and in particular writing youth driven angst stories so this is easy for them.
At 12 Zachary Gordon already has easily a dozen credits under his belt and I think its easy to see why. He is charismatic and fun to watch and already has a surprising grasp on comedic concept. He has emotion, and realistic responses and best of all gives some terrific laughs. Relative newcomer Robert Capron does a solid job as Gordon's best friend but unfortunately (and perhaps on purpose) his character is rather more made fun of than taken seriously. He sort of gets the short end of every stick but if that's the way the character is than Capron nails it. Rachael Harris and the almost always amazing Steve Zahn play Gordon's parents. They don't have a huge role in the story but enough to make it effective and they are fun and easy to watch and silly in their own right. Devon Bostick is absolutely terrific as the tormenting older brother Rodrick. The chemistry between him and Gordon is palpable and perfectly delivered for laughs. Also a young professional already Chloe Moretz is good as a new girl friend for the boys. Unfortunately similarly to Capron she doesn't get a lot of depth to her character and hopefully any future instalments will explore her character more. Karan Brar and Grayson Russell round out the cast and do terrific jobs in the respective roles as friends. Brar delivers some amazing dead pan humour and Russell is that annoying, gross little geeky kid that nobody ever likes.
Director Thor Freudenthal has done several family films over the course of more than a decade but his projects are few and far between so perhaps he chooses his projects wisely. I think (and again I have never read the books so I could be totally off base) that he stayed true to the original concept, which is easier to do with children's books like this. Is the film perfect? No. I think it sits on a very fine line between poking fun and being cleverly humorous. Although I read a few reviews where adults said they thoroughly enjoyed it, its more of an 'aw that's cute' rather than thoroughly entertaining but if you have to sit through a kids film this is one you won't be disappointed seeing but at the same time you probably won't rush out to see this one solo if you're older than...11? A fun movie. 7/10 -
SnoopyStyle27 October 2013Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) is starting middle school. His best friend is Rowley (Robert Capron) is a chubby awkward kid. Greg is selfish, deluded, and generally a bad friend. He can't help embarrass himself. His big brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick) loves bullying him.
Greg is a jerk and clueless. The best part about him is his friendship with Rowley. That saves him as a character. However most of the time, he's a horrible person and learns nothing from his mistakes.
The good thing is that in the end, he learns the lesson and redeems himself. It's a little late. I would prefer him to make the right decision every once in a while. But getting one right at the end is good enough.
This is also notable for Chloë Grace Moretz as a kid one year ahead of Greg. She serves as a conscience for Greg which he almost never listens to. -
wghowe5 April 2010Bostick's acting in DOAWK was wonderful. He played Greg's sixteen year old brother, Rodrick Heffley. The movie was good, too. A bit different from the books but that's okay. The only things new were the Intergalactic dance sequence and the Devil Worshipper's Woods, with Fregley. Hilarious movie i recommend it! Super duper duper duper duper good! Better than Surf's Up, actually! I enjoyed it better than the books, to be honest. Everyone else is hating on this movie but they should just shut the freak up! Awesome awesome movie! Took my breath away. I thought it wouldn't be good but I was laughing through the whole entire movie with my roommates, Dustin, Joe, Terry, and Charlie. And we're 20!!!
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thekyles9924 July 2010My son likes these books and had me sit down and watch this with him. He said he liked it a lot and it was very similar to what was going on in print. Chloe Moretz and Steve Zahn round out the cast that shows the ups and downs of a boy and his best friend as they journey into middle school for the first time. Apparently there is a sequel in the works for the second book in the series due out in 2011. Needless to say my son is highly anticipating seeing that one as well. I thought it was a cute movie although more for his age group. In fact it was enjoyable and find the more stuff on his level i am watching lately i am enjoying more then the garbage that Hollywwod is putting out, how sad is that?
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dentrex21 March 2010I haven't seen a film like this in ages, I can't even compare it to another. Fun for the kids and adults too. A kid starts middle school, making the transition from grade school and this film nicely deals with that chapter in a kid's life. The "cool" older brother who lives to antagonize you, the "yukky" baby brother who embarrasses you, the nerdy friend who makes you look bad, they're all there. Who can NOT relate? The direction is perfect, the film is paced properly and exactly.
Some really fantastic performances from these child actors and a storyline everyone can relate to. No foul language or sexual situations... wow! We went with two 8 year olds and a ten year old and they all loved it. For once, a film for everyone! -
I'll admit that I've only read a few pages of Jeff Kinsey's popular, wildly successful books. However, my younger brother had read the entire series and the trailers did not look half as bad as the majority of modern-day kids' movies, so I was not opposed to seeing it. I had no real expectations for this and for the most part, I can say that I was quite satisfied.
Unlike most movies about school nowadays, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid does not involve high schoolers, but instead it takes a look at the hazardous, chaotic first year of middle school, where kids like Greg Huxley, our protagonist, who "haven't hit their growth spurt yet are put with gorillas who need to shave twice a day." This makes the movie somewhat refreshing as it does not focus on crushes and cliques but on friendship and the human desire to conform. Having gone through middle school in a private school, I cannot say I identify with all that Greg and co. go through, but I did empathize with his need to find his place as an individual and his drive to be accepted by others. Wimpy Kid has a sense of sincerity that most school-related movies lack. Unlike most school movies where the so-called "loser" main character is actually surrounded by dozens of friends, Greg is truly a loner, spending his days with his equally uncool best friend, Rowley, and trying not to get beat up or laughed at by his fellow classmates. Greg is a character that almost everyone - children and adults - can relate to in one way or another.
The cast is solid. As Greg, Zachary Gordon is the most impressive as he portrays the protagonist with a combination of selfishness, (attempted) swagger, confusion and the determined spirit of any real-life kid his age. Despite his occasionally questionable actions, Greg is immediately likable.
The movie has several flaws, but few of them are glaring. At approximately two hours, it feels lengthy like a stretched out TV sitcom and some scenes could easily have been shortened or simply cut out altogether. Take, for instance, the Halloween sequence, which involves Greg and Rowley running into a trio of troublemaking teens and contains a lengthy chase/fight sequence. A related subplot concerning a supposedly haunted forest is mildly entertaining but, in the end, serves no purpose to the characters or overall story. Apparently, the film-makers took scenes from numerous books in Kinsey's series, which gives the movie a slightly disjointed flow; it might have been better if they stuck with the first book. Besides, if they do turn this into a franchise as some have speculated, they would have more material for future installments.
I walked out of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid feeling not ecstatic but satisfied and entertained. There were plenty of laughs and the material rarely - if ever - felt dumbed down so much that older people can't enjoy it; in fact, there is a fair share of moments that might resonate more with nostalgic adults than with kids. Although more amusing than hilarious, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an admirable effort to showcase the trials and tribulations of a typical child struggling to grow up. -
murka77777 August 2010A failed attempt at riding on the popularity of the book series it is based on. It is like a rejected pilot for a Nickelodeon sitcom. Downright distasteful. The wimpy kid is a total jerk. I could not sympathize with this character at all, I hated him all the way through. Sadly, the movie often comes across more like a low-budget series of gross-out sketches. Too soon, maybe 30 minutes in, audience laughs turn to chuckles, fading to worn smiles. The film encourages urine, fart, and booger humor, which reeks of nose-picker pandering, compounded by a message of personal worth that never comes through clearly enough. The thing in this film that feels most alive is a slice of cheese rotting on a playground blacktop -- which would be a funny joke if it was intentional.
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We went to see the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie this past week with a number of adults and kids and I have to say that everyone absolutely loved this movie. There is something for everyone to relate to in this movie, young or old. It stays true to the book which was a concern all of us had before seeing the movie. However, you don't have to read the book to enjoy this movie. In addition, the adaptation from the book to "silver screen" was one of the better ones I have seen and the transformation captured the essence of the story intact. There were a few additional scenes added to the movie that weren't in the book, but they kept in step with the story and didn't detract at all from the enjoyment of the film.
The cast was all well picked. The main character of the movie, Greg Heffley (played wonderfully by Zachary Gordon) stayed true to the book and he was totally believable. Everyone felt that this kid actor, Zach Gordon, did a great job of bringing life to this complex character and transforming Greg Heffley from a cartoon stick figure in the books to a real live person, while maintaining all his idiosyncrasies. It was also fun to watch him as, at times, he has these great facial expressions. The beauty of the movie was the added sensitivity and emotionality that presented itself in the film that wasn't available to us in the novel.
In the movie, Greg led us on an emotional roller-coaster ride throughout the film: first we liked him, then we hated him, then we felt sorry for him, then we loved him. His relationship with his best friend Rowley along with its ups and downs (hey, just like real life) was great for kids to see. For adults, it would remind us of the "real" friendships we had (from simpler times) in those early Jr. High School years. Before computers we had real "live" friendships and we really did go over to our friends' houses to "play".
I did not find the movie "trite" "predictable", or "slow". The comedy was evenly paced and kept the attention of the audience throughout, including my kids. This is a very entertaining movie that can be enjoyed by adults as well as kids. If you want a fun, witty, wholesome, and relatable story that will both touch and entertain you at the same time, go see this movie, it won't disappoint. -
bkoganbing4 May 2016Where I come from middle school is referred to as Junior High School and those are not years I care to relive. Face it folks, if you're not part of the cool kids clique life can be pretty rotten for you. I remember for myself going from baseball cards to supposedly having an interest in girls. Faking it was something you had to do most definitely to survive Andries Hudde Junior High to Midwood High School. At least I had to fake it.
Zachary Gordon is like so many kids, just trying to find his niche to fit in. He has an older brother Devon Bostick who's no help at all and parents who just don't quite get it. For instance the fine points of difference between journal and diary. Gordon tries a lot of things and nothing quite works out. He's also got a chubby friend Robert Capron for whom puberty is a late arrival and he's not socially graceful.
But in the world of middle school unexpected things occur and it's Capron who wins acceptance first. But in the end Gordon shows some real character that says he's going to come out fine as an adult.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid is based on a best selling book popular with the juvenile set. Some of the film while funny might also be ruefully painful for many adults who watch. -
martinslcp8 August 2010I just bought the DVD of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I thought it might be a little above my 10 yr. old and 6 yr. old's interest but thought it might have some funny stuff in it. I was SO disappointed! The movie was so below the quality I thought it would have. As one post stated "the main character is actually mean-spirited". So watching this through the WHOLE movie was a big let down. I kept wondering when the funny, happy, stuff would happen. The only thing I got out of the movie were the scenes when some kids were mean and obnoxious...a teaching point I took advantage of. My kids would have preferred doing anything else, than to watch this movie. I, would have preferred cleaned the bathroom, than to have wasted my time and money on this. I am going to sell the DVD!
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Doublej2000516 February 2021Works better as a dramedy more than a straight out comedy - some of the comedy honestly does fall flat - but it's very much saved by a good ending and some great supporting performances. Rachael Harris, Devon Bostick and Steve Zahn all nail their roles, and they bring much more comedy than Greg's school troubles. There are a lot of fun scenes, but the middle does drag a tad and a lot of the gross out humour is really not my thing. On the whole it's solid if unspectacular. Zoo-Wee-Mama makes me laugh way more than it should though.