Just so...so bad

i know i wasted 90 mins of my life.

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

The funny action among the family paired with the hilariously exaggerated events at middle school made the film a charming comedy. I enjoyed the acting of Zachary Gordon, the mother, and Rodrick the most, well done!

If you thought The First Wimpy Kid was bad. This one is even worse. In fact, one of the worst films of all time. Yeah I know I say that a lot but I always mean it. Always.The film starts out with something no one really cares to examine or analyze and we are left in the dust to figure out what is going on. In fact, Ill just tell you the plot. We have Greg played again by Gorden who is still good in this role. This time his brother is a total idiot and they get in the fight and the whiny mom won't shut the **** up and they get grounded or something like that and they must learn how to respect each other.This movie breaks the laws of physics in one scene and rips off a whole lot of stuff in other scenes like from The Hangover and what not.This has to be the bottom of the barrel for Mr. Steve Zahn as he plays the dad once again. But this time, he over reacts so much that it feels like he is insane. In fact, I think he is insane, in real life and in this movie. I don't think I would like to meet him. Ever.The acting is so horrendous that I feel sorry for all the kid actors who returned in this movie even the Indian kid who was made fun of severely in one scene being called Invisible. This "Invisible" gag went too far and teaches kids racism.Also, There are plenty of more awful morals and bullying in this movie. It never seems to end.What seems like an eternity is at least a 90 minute torture machine to see if you can shoot yourself before the movie is even over. David Bowers is a horrible director and- well maybe not horrible I am sure there is stuff that he has made or will make in the future that will be good but his direction is so horrible that I don't think he was even trying.Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a horrific event in the history of cinema. If your kids make you try to rent this movie, lock them in a room and tie them to a chair and put on Driller Killer and leave them in the room until the movie is over. Although Driller Killer is pure bad its more entertaining then Rodrick Sucks because it is more rewarding than this will ever be.I would rather eat a Tarantula then watch this again.10/100 D-

This movie is quite funny, but pieces of the film have been stolen from the third book,The Last Straw.Holly Hills doesn't come in until the third, and the pooped his pants piece is in the third,too. Fregely is not even in the second and neither is Patty Farrel . In the second book, Rodrick and Greg never become friends and never get chased by the P.E teacher.Greg doesn't meet Holly Hills at the old peoples home, and goes into the lady's toilet in the summer holidays, not when Rodrick and Greg go there because of Rodrick's wild party.Greg doesn't do the talent show with Rowely, but tries out with Scotty Douglas and doesn't get through to the audience.

Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) and his older brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick) are always picking at each other, always breaking the rules and their parents have had enough. Mom, Susan, has just landed a job as an advice columnist for parents and in order to save face, she must get her own children to cooperate. She invests in a plan called, "Mom Bucks", and in order to earn them, the two must get along and hang out together. Rodrick thinks he has just hit the jackpot and Greg is dismayed that to learn that his brother is now getting paid to beat him up.Greg and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson (Robert Capron), are always getting themselves into sticky situations. They are not the best looking, nor the strongest, nor do they have any luck whatsoever, as the two are always trying to find a positive outlook to all the events that occur.When Greg first sets eyes upon the new girl, Holly Hills (Peyton List), he realizes this is the year when he won't be the nerd or the geek and he will win the girl. His friends thinks he is crazy, but with confidence and perfect timing, he is sure he can make it happen.After Greg and Rodrick get into trouble with their parents, they are forbidden to go on a family trip and must stay at home and get to know one another. They are strictly forbidden to have anyone over, however, the moment mom, dad and baby brother, Manny, have left, Rodrick is on the phone and telling his friends that there is a party at his house. It is here that Rodrick and Greg begin to bond as brothers, as the two realize the other isn't an ogre after all.However, truth always prevails and the two are eventually caught and grounded and Rodrick is not allowed to perform with his band, Loaded Diper, in the upcoming talent show. The two brothers resort to their old habits until Greg believes he has an answer to everyone's problems and a way to make amends. Will his mother and father agree?? Or will the rift between the two brothers never heal?? I really enjoyed this movie. I hadn't seen any previews on it, nor had I heard anything about it, so my view is fresh and untainted. I thought the humor to be placed with perfect timing and the chemistry between everyone in the film was amazing. The plot, though a bit recycled, I mean, you can only do sibling rivalry in so many forms, was wonderful to view, nonetheless. I found the approach of the two brothers to be believable and their antics to be such as siblings would do to one another.I loved the diary pages and comic strip caricatures dispersed throughout the movie, it gave it a childlike quality that gave the movie an extra added appeal. Often these takes were comical and left the room in hysterics. The jokes, even though some of them are clichéd, were done with the right approach and were placed in the film such, that it worked for it.Steve Zahn's role of the father, Frank, was a bit stiff, he didn't seem to be as much into this role as I have seen him in others. However, Rachel Harris counters his parenting with a strong performance, leaving you to believe that mom wears the pants in the family.This is an excellent movie for families to enjoy, it is clean, with very few derogatory remarks/situations and the end message is wholesome and sacrificial and one that every sibling should adhere, for blood is thicker than water! Included on the one-disc DVD you will find extra footage including two summer shorts, the theatrical trailer, and audio commentary. The movie runs approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes and is close captioned. As well, they are subtitles offered in English, Spanish and French.Article first published as DVD Review: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules on Blogcritics.