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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 favourite. 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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By jimjamyaha99
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
6 of 6 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
By Jill
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my 9 year old son when he had friends around for a sleepover. He had read the books and loved them. He enjoyed the film and said it was as good as the books which is a high recommendation indeed.
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It arrived 2 days after ordering and was cheaper to buy than to hire!! Brilliant. The boys loved it and the grown-ups found it very funny also. Read more
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diary of a whimpy kid.
Bought this for our daughter at xmas, she loves all of them, we had a diary of a whimpy kid DVD day, she laughed soooo much.
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As good as the book.
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Such a good price for a new DVD. I had struggled to find this in the shops and was really pleased finding it at such a low price and for new not used.
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Diary of a whimpy kid
Well after reading the sreies of books wich is absaloutly boring I thought I would give the films a try. Read more
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America at its best by sending up how cr*p it is. This film really brings the books to life, which is the upside down way of how adaptations usually work. Casting is spot on.
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Boughht if for my nephew who loves it, he has read all the books.
Bought the DVD because it was around £3, good value for money
Bought the DVD because it was around £3, good value for money
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My daughter loves the books and sometimes the films adapt the storylines beyond recognition, or have a cheap cast that means the success of the film's just riding on the popularity... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ianski
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Honestly the worst film I have ever seen.
I found the book pretty good, so I thought the film would also be worth a watch - how wrong I was.
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If I'm honest, it looks like a pisstake of the book, it really... Read more
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Very very funny film, great humour and funny lines. Only just watched this, so really need to get the 2nd film and see what thats like.
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