Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

2010
Movie
92 min
English

Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid’s life – middle school! That won’t be easy, considering he’s surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users70%
Director: Thor FreudenthalGenres: Comedy, Family, Drama

Plot Summary

Greg Heffley, an ambitious but accident-prone middle schooler, navigates the treacherous social landscape of junior high. Armed with his journal, he documents his attempts to become popular, survive middle school, and deal with his best friend, Rowley, and his annoying older brother, Rodrick. The film chronicles Greg's misadventures and often misguided efforts to fit in.

Critical Reception

Diary of a Wimpy Kid received mixed reviews from critics. While many acknowledged its humor and relatability for its target audience, some found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences, particularly younger ones, generally responded more positively, appreciating its lighthearted take on middle school challenges.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film successfully captures the humor and awkwardness of middle school life, making it relatable for younger viewers.

  • While entertaining, the plot follows a familiar formula, and some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss.

  • The visual style, incorporating elements from the book's illustrations, was generally well-received.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a fun and lighthearted comedy that effectively translated the popular book series to the screen. Many appreciated its humor and its accurate portrayal of the everyday struggles and friendships of middle schoolers.

Fun Fact

The film's cast and crew reportedly used over 500 notebooks to mimic the look of Greg Heffley's diary throughout production.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend, especially for younger audiences. The big problem I have with is this is that the protagonist is irredeemable until he's basically a broken person in the 3rd act, and even then...

ohlalipop

ohlalipop

I didn't know anything about this movie so I entered the theater with no expectations. It was actually a pretty good movie. I liked it. It was funny. Rowley was the best. I wish I had a best friend like him...well except for the silly outfi...