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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You will recognize many of the themes from the book series in the movie (the Cheese Touch, Greg taking on the role of a tree in the school play, Greg attempting to have a sleepover with Fregley). It doesn't translate as well on screen but there are some very funny parts, most of them provided by older brother Roderick or best friend Rowley. In both parts the actors are standouts and clearly relish their roles. There was a bit more grossout scenes than I expected, in particular a scene with Greg relieving himself that I could have lived without. The movie feels somewhat muted compared to the book but is worth seeing for some humerous bits and good performances. Overall the movie is quite appropriate for the whole family, with the minor caution about the odd tasteless scene.
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4.2 out of 5 stars
206 reviews
44 of 50 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Family Fun!!!
April 7 2010
By Pumpkin Man
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Format:DVD
This 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!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than I expected
Jan 10 2011
By Irfan A. Alvi
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Blu-ray
My daughter loves this book series, so my wife decided to get this DVD, and we watched it as a family. I wouldn't normally review a kid's movie, but I want to let dads know that this movie is actually watchable, and certainly better than I expected. The plot hangs together, the kids are good actors, and there are some genuinely funny moments which I can relate to from my own childhood. The only reason I'm deducting a star is that, as others have noted, the portrayal of the parents as somewhat clueless is both unnecessary and counterproductive.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Movie!!
Aug 5 2010
By Misterbanks
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Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This movie brought me back to middle school times. I'm an adult now. But this movie was highly entertaining. I can still relate to a lot of it, even though I am an adult and I don't have the same situations any more. But this movie makes it easy to remember. Middle school is a simpler time in your life. And this movie paints that picture very well. I don't mean they dumbed it down. This movie was smart with a very good message: "Never turn on your friends". What I mean is it shows how kids worry about simpler things in middle school. And they are frequently hilarious, just like the entirety of this movie. Zachary Gordon did an A+ job as Greg. I can't wait to see them all back in the sequel, and the one after that and the one after that! I give this a 10/10!
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