Year: 2011
Director: David Bowers
Rating by MPAA: PG for some mild rude humor and mischief
Synopsis: Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley
and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts
to have them bond.
Official Trailer
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*This review contains spoilers*
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This movie was a huge improvement over the first one. It is
funny, relatable, credible and heart-warming. Watching it was a rollercoaster
ride: there where highs, lows and moments were I couldn’t differentiate up from
down.
It centers on Greg and Rodrick’s relationship. At
first they didn’t want anything to do with one another. Rodrick would play practical
jokes on Greg and Greg would hate Rodrick for it. But, as time passes, and Greg
and Rodrick start to spend time together and cover each other’s backs; they start
to form a bond. All of this may sound cheesy, but is Wimpy Kid we’re talking
about. Greg and Rodrick start to bond over secret parties and fake vomit.
Still, is bonding, which led to the most happy moments in the movie. Not only
was I laughing out loud, I was actually feeling happy for Greg and Rodrick. I
was engaged.
Of course, then came the lows. I mean, it couldn’t be all happiness,
something bad had to happen. However, I loved this part too because it showed
yet another side of Rodrick. He was really hurt for not being able to play with
his band. Rodrick is actually growing up.
In the end, Greg decided to do the right thing (I’m seeing a
pattern here) and the movie ended on a high note and with a hart-warming moment
between Greg and Rodrick. But in this movie, unlike in the first one, Greg taking
the blame felt realistic and natural. It turned out to be an amazing movie,
with a very special message about siblings love.
Movie vs. Book
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The movie’s story is the complete opposite to the book’s
story! The screenwriters managed to keep key events of the book and include
some parts of the Online Story. But overall, the plot and the message of the
book were drastically changed, practically reversed.
In the book, “Rodrick Rules” could be interpreted as a
sarcastic expression from Greg. Rodrick is constantly mocking him and picking
on him. Greg sees Rodrick as responsible of all his misfortunes. In the movie,
the same expression could be a cheerful statement; Rodrick and Greg start to
get along, they spend time together, they help each other and Rodrick teaches
Greg a thing or two.
This change was for the better. The movie has substance,
depth and character development that the book doesn’t have.
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