With very little at the theaters these days for the pre-teen, along comes Diary of a Wimpy Kid just in time to fill the void.  This fun little film is about a middle school student trying to fit in. It addresses many of the problems of today’s youngsters while providing enjoyable entertainment.  If you are a member of the target audience Wimpy Kid is a must-see.

The film centers on Greg Heffley, the middle child of an ordinary family living in ‘our town’ USA.  With his first day of middle school facing him, Greg’s brother plays pranks on the sibling that sets the tone of comedy and provides us with family personalities.  But Greg is a high-spirited wise-cracking kid himself, so he easily wards off any brotherly stimulus, and that of his parents as well. 

Entering the middle school playing field, he sizes up his chances on becoming popular, one of which is avoiding budding up with his ‘immature’ best friend.  Instead, he plans schemes on becoming one of the big boys on campus.  When early schemes go awry, Greg has to make dreaded decisions.  And so sets up a fun film of taking chances and making mistakes.

The acting here makes the film work, and Zachary Gordon is up to snuff in the lead role of Greg.  His young mannerisms, small stature and quick wit all add to the character and give it life.  His support cast are helpful and interesting enough to carry out the witty little story. 

Frudenthal’s direction over the production keeps the story engaging and interesting.  His characters show their emotions well, and they're believable.  Some great close-ups of the expressions of those caught up in the everyday madness adds a creative touch to the film.

All that said, the film does pose a few problems. It becomes a little corny, drags a bit and gets predictable more than it should. So, if you are not on a middle school playground, take heed and don’t touch this cheese.

The film is rated PG for some rude humor and language, but in today’s world what 5th to 8th grader hasn’t already been exposed to it.

FINAL ANALYSIS:  A good film for the youngsters, but adults may want to pass on this grade level.

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