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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
2011
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Positive Reviews
45
Negative reviews
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3.0
Its hard not to watch the Wimpy Kid movies through webbed fingers.
Av Club
3.0
The people who made Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, that is.
EW
3.0
Overall, its fast, funny, and effective and will probably please fans.
Common Sense Media
4.5
Endearing underdog hero Greg Heffley returns for another year of middle school humiliation.
Variety
2.0
Most of the kids continue to irritate and, for a comedy aimed at youngsters, the laughs are woefully scarce.
Time Out
2.5
The problem, as before, is that its rarely as lively and funny as it should be.
1.9
The problem doesnt really lie in the acting but in the writing. Theres too much effort expended on making the kids cute and cuddly, instead of plausib ..
2.0
A year after the original film surprised adults by being a kids movie with a degree of wit, a sequel arrives, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, tha ..
The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Based on Jeff Kinneys bestselling illustrated book series for children, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is the fast tracked sequel to last years b ..
3.0
Based on Jeff Kinneys bestselling series of novels in cartoons, the (live action) Wimpy Kid movies offer charming vignettes of the perils of being 12 ..
Telegraph
3.0
A youth centered franchise without superheroes, magic or vampires is a rare thing these days, which imbues the otherwise rudimentary Diary of a Wimpy ..
2.0
High schooler Rodrick even teaches his little bro about some of the finer things in life, like how to gross out people with fake vomit and the best wa ..
Ny Daily News
3.1
The film sequel is more engaging than the original was because it spends more time at home.That makes sense.
The Globe And Mail
3.1
And the funnier it gets.Heres a tween comedy you dont have to be a tween to enjoy.
Philly
3.0
A more conventional outing than its predecessor, but actually a more likable picture, even if its of no more than cable TV quality.
One Guys Opinion
3.0
Like its predecessor, the first in what will surely grow into a moneymaking franchise spun off from Jeff Kinneys hilarious stick figure chronicles of ..
Village Voice
2.5
Apparently seventh grade doesnt pack as much potential for amusing, scarred for life trauma as sixth grade.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
The fact remains that Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is as uninspired a comedy as its predecessor.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
Though not as layered or entertaining on dual levels as a Pixar comedy, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules manages some earnest laughs with old fashi ..
Usa Today
2.5
And although Bowers admittedly offers up a somewhat effective Psycho sendup in the third act, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul stands as just anoth ..
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
The pre teen angst, sibling squabbles and broad comedy should guarantee that it goes down well with five to ten year olds.
Radio Times
2.0
Almost.That one joke aside, the films main problem is that it just isnt funny enough, settling for occasionally amusing rather than striving for actua ..
View London
2.5
Example: a cursed piece of Swiss cheese lay untouched and moldering on the playground for so long that a mythology sprang up around it.
New York Post
1.5
Exquisite Peyton List at least offers something lovely to look at, a rare grace note amidst the overreaching din.
Film Journal International ..
2.5
Its a modest step up, but give credit where its due: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is an improvement over its predecessor.
Az Central
3.8
Cootie jokes or a stinky, reanimated foot in the face its all good fun for the kids.
Boston
1.5
JEFF KINNEYS Diary of a Wimpy Kid was born on the internet, flourished as a series of best selling novels for children and is shaping up as a movie fr ..
Smh
2.0
The films complete lack of originality may not bother kids as much as it will adults not because kids are dumb, but because they havent sat through al ..
Npr
2.5
Most likely they will, especially if they favor poop gags, which abound.
Star Tribune
3.8
Now its getting ridiculous.Summer holiday is over and Greg is enjoying the satisfaction of moving up a notch in the middle school pecking order.
Toronto Star
3.0
So many movies aimed at this age group aim low with crude, slapstick humour, but this one, despite such tried and tested routines as chocolate stained ..
Guardian
3.0
Kids in their early teens will enjoy this comedy based on a popular childrens comic book about the humiliations and cheering fantasies of a 12 year ol ..
Guardian
3.0
Though it has more of a storyline than the first film, its still essentially a succession of sketches rather than an expertly crafted narrative.
Daily Mail
2.0
The formula is pretty much the same, utilising animated cartoon sequences as a backdrop to the tortured reality of a youngster battling parental autho ..
3.0
I really liked this film completely un ironically all of the characters are colorful and engaging, and the story is charming and age appropriate.
Movies
2.0
But real 7th graders will probably take a pass and buy a ticket to Sucker Punch.
Movies
2.5
Its also good for a laugh.I might have banned the books, but I wont do the same for the movies.
Time
3.0
Smart, funny, with a wonderful cast and sweetly honest at its core.
Boston Herald
3.0
Interspersed with pencil drawn animated sketches and fantasy sequences, the picture is a colourful, good hearted romp with some memorable set pieces a ..
Express
2.5
With Wimpy Kid I I couldnt get past the blech factor of snot, mold and gross out gags laid out, flatly, in a stilted live action feature spiced with a ..
Chicago Tribune
3.0
More of the same for a good enough kids film series. But Bosticks vim and vigour help, and the balance of message with entertainment is less clumsy th ..
Total Film
2.0
Consciously lightweight in its approach to kid humor Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is nonetheless a balanced childrens comedy.
Coles Mithey
1.9
Theres little ingenuity, and from a technical standpoint alone this might as well have been made for television for all the imagination thats sadly on ..
Movie Freak
2.5
Its really hard to write original comedic material about youth for the young but Jeff Kinneys novels have given it a good shot, artfully melding the o ..
3.1
Reality dictates that illicit teen parties involve more than chugging soda, and that junior high kids wanting sneakily to watch a DVD probably arent w ..
Groucho Reviews
3.0
While the sequel barely deviates from the formula used for the first film, it is also a slight improvement.
Herald Sun
4.0
If youre an adult without any kids of your own, this might be out of your realm.
7M Pictures
1.5
Theres little appeal here for those outside the films nine to thirteen year old target demographic, but parents neednt flee in terror if theyre dragge ..
Film Ink
3.0
Very good, very funny sequel to the smash hit original that will not disappoint fans.
The Age
2.5
Adults may want to avoid it all together.Based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney, this second film continues the adventures of Greg Heffley (Z ..
Maki At The Movies
4.0
I think people should go to see it because it is very funny and the characters are all good.I definitely think people should read the books as well.
Mirror
3.0
Theres something to be said for a movie about kids in which soda pop is a preferred party beverage and a conga line is the evenings highlight. That so ..
Tamp A Bay
1.9
Her adult movie esque name sounds like a teen boys fantasy, not the innocence aimed for in Jeff Kinneys Diary of a Wimpy Kid novels.The buzz: I had to ..
Red Eye Chicago
1.5
But the central story about Gregs hate love relationship with his brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick) is tired and utterly predictable.
Ny Times
2.5
Lovable, earnest and reliably humoroushis lip synching to Ke$has Tik Tok is a highlightCapron has what it takes to grow into a truly talented actor, t ..
Dustin Put Man
4.4
Such frustrations ought to sound familiar to fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise, for this rib tickling sequel reestablishes the originals prem ..
News Blaze
3.0
It is a bit of a stretch at an hour and forty, but nonetheless this is great fun and a strong opener for the summers family movie season.
The Sun
2.0
The opener offers no spark, with lethargic comic timing and a lame sense of slapstick staging.
Brian Or Ndorf
2.5
It is hard to have any opinion more energetic than mostly painless.
Antagony & Ecstasy
2.5
What felt like a free spirited film last time around, feels formulaic here and its simply not as much fun.
4.0
Looking for a movie you can take the kids to and still enjoy yourself
Shockya
3.0
Life lessons are learnt (but not in a schmaltzy way) and Greg gets the girl (sort of) in an entertaining movie thats almost old fashioned in its innat ..
Sky
3.1
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Mean streak runs through tale of sibling rivalry 2halfstars Go to showtimes If youre a 10 year old boy or know one ..
Chron
1.5
Gregs screen adventures are too sketchy (hampered by their diary format origins) and the acting too patchy (hands up Steve Zahns cartoony dad) for the ..
What So
1.0
The slapstick, silly comedy set pieces that the film instead relies on are similarly defunct, taking you out of the film more than throwing laughs at ..
Fan The Fire Magazine
2.0
I hate to put down any effort to reach children and young teens with a positive message. As bad as I feel, I must be honest. This one just doesnt get ..
Tri City Herald
3.5
Because at the root of this tale is a bit of whimsical funseventh grader style.
Daily Film Fix
3.1
Once again, Greg has a goal: to win the heart of the beautiful new girl, Holly Hills (Peyton List), who cant seem to remember Gregs name.
Qc Times
3.5
The actors make the most of it, and director David Bowers keeps the gags coming at an ADD appeasing pace. What this wimp lacks, however, is heart.
Boston Phoenix
1.0
If youre looking for family entertainment I really think you should look elsewhere.
The Scorecard Review
2.5
While Roderick and its predecessor are harmless enough, theyre hardly models of imagination.
Illinois Times
0.0
As portrayed by Zachary Gordon, Greg lacks ... charm and spontaneity ... No real sparks of mischievousness or bone deep embarrassment or endearing flu ..
MSN Movies
3.0
Kinney does a good job of remembering and portraying these childhood traumas.
Movie Mom
3.8
When it comes to structure, pacing and even comic timing, Rodrick Rules doesnt let its audience down. I felt a lot less shafted by it than I do by som ..
Movie Line
3.0
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules is more entertaining than its lacklustre predecessor but has the feel of a straight to DVD film.
Liver Pool Echo
3.8
The inspiration may be John Ford and the credited source may be a Korean comic book, but it resembles one of producer Roger Cormans 1980s Mad Max rip ..
Gomemphis
3.0
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News Of The World
4.0
This sequel isnt quite in that league, but its a U certificate adventure that all of the family can enjoy together, with some cute little bits of anim ..
Birmingham Mail
1.9
A movie for those who download Justin Bieber songs and have to come home when the street lights turn on.
3.0
Sequels, like younger brothers, often struggle to form their own identity. Happily, this hotly awaited follow up to last years hit adaptation of Jeff ..
Dallas News
3.0
If you think that people falling over is hilarious and lets face it, most kids do then youll love this film.
1.0
Rodrick schools his brother to always lower peoples expectations. The film succeeds ... in doing just that.
3.0
Maintains the good natured, playful and zany spirit that made that first movie one of the better non fantasy related kid films out there.
Scotsman
2.0
If you have hair anywhere on your body below the neck, youve got better things to do.
4.0
Feels more heartfelt, funnier, and a little less gross than the first film last year.
Real.com
1.5
The pre teen cast seems rudderless, without an interested hand guiding them into worthwhile comedic performances.
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