- Actors: Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, Connor Fielding
- Directors: Thor Freudenthal
- Writers: Gabe Sachs, Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo, Jeff Judah, Jeff Kinney
- Producers: Bradford Simpson, Ethan Smith
- Format: AC-3, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: 20th Century Fox
- DVD Release Date: 3 Aug 2010
- Run Time: 94 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B002ZG97F6
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 72,506 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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The first volume in Jeff Kinney's wildly popular Web and book series hits the screen in this live-action adaptation. The impish Zachary Gordon, who recalls Wonder Years-era Fred Savage, plays Greg Heffley, who enters middle school determined to become class favorite. It won't be easy. His best friend, Rowley (the sweetly funny Robert Capron), is a big, redheaded lug who embarrasses him at every turn. Greg's obnoxious teenage brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), advises him to keep his head down, but Greg believes he needs to excel at something to achieve his goal. Smart, but small for his age, he tries wrestling and safety patrolling, but nothing seems to fit. During gym class, he and Rowley meet wise-beyond-her-years newspaper reporter Angie (Chloë Moretz, (500) Days of Summer), who finds popularity overrated. Greg isn't convinced, but the harder he tries, the more boorish he becomes, until even Rowley abandons him. After a humiliating encounter with some high school bullies, though, Greg learns what really matters: self-respect (he also discovers that the dreaded "cheese touch" is just a myth). Berlin-born director Thor Freudenthal (Hotel for Dogs) avoids any dull or sentimental patches, which should please kids and adults alike (an upbeat modern-rock soundtrack doesn't hurt). Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn could use more face time as the terminally un-cool Heffley parents, but Harris's rhythm-impaired moves at the mother-son dance provide one of the best laughs. Kinney fans will also appreciate the way Freudenthal weaves stick-figure drawings from Greg's journal throughout this zippy entertainment. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I think that this is a great adapation of the first book. Acting is good for people of that age and casting is superb! The plot is slightly different to the book (such as the Mother & Son Sweetheart Dance) but you expect that. You may think that if you aren't a fan of the books its a waste but my mum has no knowledge of the books at all yet loved it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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My 8 and 10 year old boys have watched this DVD over and over yet still laugh throughout it! A must see for kids especially those who enjoy 'boys' humour!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I found this movie very funny and entertaining. I really enjoyed it the first and second time I watched but by the third time, I started to get bored of it. When I would buy DVDs I would buy ones that I would watch several times. This movie is extremely good and funny and everything, but not worth watching several times.
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