Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: March 19, 2010
6.5
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watithink123Apr 26, 2012
It's a lot like the book and was better then I thought but for me left out a few key bits from the book but don't buy it, rent it The diary of a wimpy kid 6.5/10
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thefishslapJan 5, 2015
firts off, that preview picture is SOOF AKE i can see him right there yor not trikling me i can see him he doesn't look like that hes not there or holly either what your just gonna walk in? diary of a pig made me hate that one thing forfirts off, that preview picture is SOOF AKE i can see him right there yor not trikling me i can see him he doesn't look like that hes not there or holly either what your just gonna walk in? diary of a pig made me hate that one thing for seconts, 3th, i really dont think high scool goes like that im in highn scool right now and evry time i cannot find a good reason to tell you the movie there to watch the movier! NEVER AGAIN I SWEAR!… Expand
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ChadS.Mar 20, 2010
Two boys in a crowded cafeteria, amidst a galaxy of cliques, the slightly cooler kid surveys the lunchroom, then glances back at his pal with new eyes. "Try to look like you're having fun," begs Kevin Arnold(Fred Savage) to his nerdy Two boys in a crowded cafeteria, amidst a galaxy of cliques, the slightly cooler kid surveys the lunchroom, then glances back at his pal with new eyes. "Try to look like you're having fun," begs Kevin Arnold(Fred Savage) to his nerdy seatmate Paul(Paul Sorvino), because he knows that his middle school social life depends on it. Winnie Cooper was taking algebra in 1967, now she has her own math theorem. In 2010, the cafeteria is even more ofl a battlefield, and Greg Heffley(Zachary Gordon) would like a little help from his best friend Rowley(Robert Capron) in manufacturing wonder years out of their journey through intermediate school. Unfortunately, Rowley lacks the guile to conform with the herd; he believes that you should "come as you are", so the accidental iconoclast comes to school on a girl's bike with pink tassels in full-blown Guatamalan regalia. But nobody kicks his ass because "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is no dollhouse: the improbable junior high has no mean girls to ostracize this rotund misfit. Greg, always hatching new plans to rule the school, would have left Rowley in the dust had he any athletic talent or marketable attribute to impress the adolescent jetset. When the two boys "play"(Rowley-speak for "hang out"), Greg is always the quartrback. It's made clear that he assizes the protocol in their day-to-day affiliation together, where he's the leader and his protege is the follower. Through a chance occurence, however, Rowley becomes popular, on his own terms, in which it's cool to dance with your mom at a school function, and a dorky punchline for a comic strip becomes an infectious catch-phrase in the hallways. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" is harmless, innocuous fun, perfect for its demographic, but it does give tweeners the wrong impression about the societal actualities of teenaged girls and boys. If you show up to class in a "serape", having the "cheese touch" will be the least of your problems. They'll call you "Wiener Dog" for the rest of your middle school life, but you just might grow up to be Marilyn Manson.… Expand
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RyanLopezDec 15, 2011
This movie was decent, but it could of had a lot of improvement, the plot was good but the acting and the script just did not flow well with my point of view, THE SECOND ONE IS BETTER
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jimmytancrediMay 29, 2011
The best example that for to make laugh doesnâ
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ZegilgameshDec 28, 2012
This made me laugh once or twice, and it didn't make me mad. But it still harks upon other influential teen movies a bit too much for it to become worth watching.
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geedupNov 11, 2012
Obviously not made for adults, but I think the biggest disconnect for this Wimpy Kid movie and the others to follow is the main character and family. In the wildly successful books, the Wimpy Kid is not illustrated or given a distinct faceObviously not made for adults, but I think the biggest disconnect for this Wimpy Kid movie and the others to follow is the main character and family. In the wildly successful books, the Wimpy Kid is not illustrated or given a distinct face and so the reader can create one in their own mind. ON the screen that face is no longer imagined and may not match the reader's conception. I didn't find the movie cute nor identifiable to my youth.… Expand
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PlaystationguyMar 29, 2013
The story is completely different, and doesn't provide the humour that the series has always delivered so well. The characters are hard to like. Rowley in particular is extremely annoying and there's really no reason to like the characters.The story is completely different, and doesn't provide the humour that the series has always delivered so well. The characters are hard to like. Rowley in particular is extremely annoying and there's really no reason to like the characters. Moments of emotional weight however did succeed in trying to grab me, and if you can ignore the changed plot, find a few funny moments with the characters, and ignore Rowley, then you may possibly enjoy the movie for the first time. I just can't promise that you will.… Expand
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jeff_reviewsJul 9, 2013
While I'm not a huge fan of the book, the movies seems to display its themes, with a young teenage point of view working to maybe the younger audiences in the crowd. It's not incredibly dumb either, as it has elements of bullying in as well.While I'm not a huge fan of the book, the movies seems to display its themes, with a young teenage point of view working to maybe the younger audiences in the crowd. It's not incredibly dumb either, as it has elements of bullying in as well. Although it's not the best, as the book appealed to kids more than it would to adults, but fans of the book will enjoy the roles of their favorite characters on the big screen. All in all, it's fine, and slightly exceeded my expectations.… Expand
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FranzHcriticMay 27, 2014
Being a moderate fan of the books, which is a brilliant series, the adaptation differs enough that it loses the charm the books possess. The choices of actors were mediocre at best, painful at worst. And no real acting talent whatsoever, saveBeing a moderate fan of the books, which is a brilliant series, the adaptation differs enough that it loses the charm the books possess. The choices of actors were mediocre at best, painful at worst. And no real acting talent whatsoever, save for Fregley. It takes bravery to be typecast in those roles.… Expand
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MovieGuysSep 27, 2013
Although this movie goes into Napoleon Dynamite levels of kid gloving (No middle-schoolers say darn), this movie is very relevant to how a kid might feel when he's arrogant, not popular, and hasn't hit puberty. So, kudos to the filmmakers forAlthough this movie goes into Napoleon Dynamite levels of kid gloving (No middle-schoolers say darn), this movie is very relevant to how a kid might feel when he's arrogant, not popular, and hasn't hit puberty. So, kudos to the filmmakers for getting that aspect right.… Expand
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JohnKristoferDec 25, 2014
Diary Of A wimpy Kid is an entertaining movie.Join Greg Heffley as he goes to middle school where he faces lots of problems and lot's of bullies.Diary Of A wimpy Kid is cliche but still entertains us,It's a good movie to watch with your family.
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EpicLadySpongeJan 29, 2016
In order to make a true movie based on the same book, you must get everything right in it. If it's not a diary anymore, then shouldn't you call it, "Movie about a Wimpy Kid" and nothing gets changed about it?
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reviewfrom19842Oct 9, 2016
Diary of a Wimpy kid is a find little kids movie.

Pros: it can be funny sometimes and some of the charters are likeable Cons: but the main charter is very unlikeable and it can be stupid somethings Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a fineDiary of a Wimpy kid is a find little kids movie.

Pros: it can be funny sometimes and some of the charters are likeable

Cons: but the main charter is very unlikeable and it can be stupid somethings

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a fine movie for kids… Expand
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6
StannyCartvskiOct 29, 2016
Honestly, this isn't super bad it's actually ok. I really enjoyed this but I would have liked this movie better if:
1. If Holly was in the movie.
2. If Rodrick was in the movie more and actually had a flashback. 3. If Manny wasn't soHonestly, this isn't super bad it's actually ok. I really enjoyed this but I would have liked this movie better if:
1. If Holly was in the movie.
2. If Rodrick was in the movie more and actually had a flashback.
3. If Manny wasn't so annoying.
4. If Susan and/or Frank actually grounded Manny.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsMay 22, 2017
I loved the books, and love this. The characters are given fitting actors, and a good script was written. Sadly, the script didn't come with a good story, only good characters.
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4Nick3Mar 4, 2018
It favours what we love about the book and comes along with a lot of comedic scenes. But this movie can really feel a bit off with the acting and effort in this movie. It's okay but I still love this movie because I remember watching it asIt favours what we love about the book and comes along with a lot of comedic scenes. But this movie can really feel a bit off with the acting and effort in this movie. It's okay but I still love this movie because I remember watching it as a kid over and over again, but when i'm criticizing, it's just a bland movie.… Expand
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arquadianJan 3, 2023
good for a first attempt but there are so many better movies to watch... watch this, rodrick rules and the long haul, just not dog days... DOG DAYS IS ****
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