Diary of a Wimpy Kid appeals to me much in the same way that watching a rerun of Full House on ABC Family does. It’s become comfort food. Luckily, the three films drawn from Jeff Kinney’s books are highly enjoyable situation comedies — there’s plenty of endless possibilities for middle schooler Greg Heffley, played by Zachary Gordon. Consider the situations Greg navigates through, including the opening scenes taking place in a public pool: he prefers not to go into the locker room (full of naked hairy old men Greg would rather not see) but is forced to watch his little brother, Manny (played by Connor and Owen Fielding) while he runs through the showers only to wash his hands with a urinal cake. A great way to kick off the summer off.
Amongst the ninety-nine problems young Greg has, is girls. Here Holly (Peyton List reprising her role...
Amongst the ninety-nine problems young Greg has, is girls. Here Holly (Peyton List reprising her role...
- 8/4/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
This is the Pure Movies review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules, directed by David Bowers and starring Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron, Steve Zahn, Connor Fielding, Owen Fielding and Peyton List. Kids films come and go, and some (shamelessly) rely on big 3D promises to get the younger audience into cinema seats. So, it’s nice to see a good old-fashioned kids film – minus 3D – with bundles of straightforward, playful fun that all generations can enjoy. Sequels are tricky nuts to crack, especially with so much expectation involved, but with an army of young fans in tow, things should prove easier. This is definitely the case with Part 2 of the Wimpy Kid called Rodrick Rules that’s a mix of various moments in the book series, and feels more heartfelt, funnier, and a little less gross than the first film last year.
- 5/29/2011
- by Lisa Keddie
- Pure Movies
The kiddie movie brought in the bucks. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules premiered in the Number One spot at the box office this weekend with $24.4 Million. Sucker Punch premiered in Second Place with $19 Million. Director Zack Snyder has to be disappointed with that opening. That box office take doesn’t count its international revenue so the film may not bomb. Limitless was Third with $15.2 Million. The Lincoln Lawyer was Fourth with $11 Million. Rango was Fifth with $9.8 Million for $106.3 Million so far. Battle: Los Angeles, Paul, Red Riding Hood, The Adjustment Bureau, and Mars Needs Moms rounded out the top ten respectively.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a 2011 American comedy film based on the book of the same name. Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, Connor Fielding, Owen Fielding, Karan Brar, Laine MacNeil, and Grayson Russell all are reprising their roles from the first film.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a 2011 American comedy film based on the book of the same name. Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, Connor Fielding, Owen Fielding, Karan Brar, Laine MacNeil, and Grayson Russell all are reprising their roles from the first film.
- 3/28/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules - David Bowers' follow-up may not be as good as the first film, but it still has a lot of heart. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules movie review“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” was a tale about a fearful and sometimes bratty kid entering the strange world of middle school. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” continues his journey into 7th grade. It is not as fun as the first entry, but it does have its charms. Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) is eager to start the new year and not be the new kid anymore. Greg still has to deal with his older brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick) and his now talking tattletale younger brother Manny (twins Connor and Owen Fielding). His eager mother Susan (Rachael Harris) is currently writing an advice column and his father Frank (an...
- 3/25/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules - David Bowers' follow-up may not be as good as the first film, but it still has a lot of heart. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules movie review“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” was a tale about a fearful and sometimes bratty kid entering the strange world of middle school. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” continues his journey into 7th grade. It is not as fun as the first entry, but it does have its charms. Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) is eager to start the new year and not be the new kid anymore. Greg still has to deal with his older brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick) and his now talking tattletale younger brother Manny (twins Connor and Owen Fielding). His eager mother Susan (Rachael Harris) is currently writing an advice column and his father Frank (an...
- 3/25/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom
(March 2011)
Director: David Bowers
Writer: Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah
Starring: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron, Fran Kranz and Steve Zahn
For the little guys out there (and, let’s be honest, the big guys, weird guys and average guys too), middle school can feel like an extended series of embarrassments without a definitive end. Like a completely unnecessary test of character that we all must pass despite its archaic nature. Such is the experience of Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon), middle schooler and middle child who is stuck squarely at the bottom of the social pecking order.
Jeff Kinney’s book franchise “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” takes on the preteen years with the help of stick-figure cartoons, often retelling events in ways not easily adapted to flesh-and-blood people. After all, humans are a lot less forgiving than stick figures. Their kicks hurt.
(March 2011)
Director: David Bowers
Writer: Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah
Starring: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron, Fran Kranz and Steve Zahn
For the little guys out there (and, let’s be honest, the big guys, weird guys and average guys too), middle school can feel like an extended series of embarrassments without a definitive end. Like a completely unnecessary test of character that we all must pass despite its archaic nature. Such is the experience of Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon), middle schooler and middle child who is stuck squarely at the bottom of the social pecking order.
Jeff Kinney’s book franchise “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” takes on the preteen years with the help of stick-figure cartoons, often retelling events in ways not easily adapted to flesh-and-blood people. After all, humans are a lot less forgiving than stick figures. Their kicks hurt.
- 3/25/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom
(March 2011)
Director: David Bowers
Writer: Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah
Starring: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron, Fran Kranz and Steve Zahn
For the little guys out there (and, let’s be honest, the big guys, weird guys and average guys too), middle school can feel like an extended series of embarrassments without a definitive end. Like a completely unnecessary test of character that we all must pass despite its archaic nature. Such is the experience of Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon), middle schooler and middle child who is stuck squarely at the bottom of the social pecking order.
Jeff Kinney’s book franchise “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” takes on the preteen years with the help of stick-figure cartoons, often retelling events in ways not easily adapted to flesh-and-blood people. After all, humans are a lot less forgiving than stick figures. Their kicks hurt.
(March 2011)
Director: David Bowers
Writer: Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah
Starring: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron, Fran Kranz and Steve Zahn
For the little guys out there (and, let’s be honest, the big guys, weird guys and average guys too), middle school can feel like an extended series of embarrassments without a definitive end. Like a completely unnecessary test of character that we all must pass despite its archaic nature. Such is the experience of Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon), middle schooler and middle child who is stuck squarely at the bottom of the social pecking order.
Jeff Kinney’s book franchise “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” takes on the preteen years with the help of stick-figure cartoons, often retelling events in ways not easily adapted to flesh-and-blood people. After all, humans are a lot less forgiving than stick figures. Their kicks hurt.
- 3/25/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
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