Review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) by Scott Tobias for NPR — 08 Feb 2013
On the page, it's a funny little snapshot of the preteen mind, ruled by prevailing forces of fear and aggression, yet still given to silliness and lowbrow yuks. In a movie, however, Greg's thoughts are made painfully literal, so instead of being a reflection of his hyperactive imagination, they're grotesque cartoons standing in for real life.
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This review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) was written by Scott Tobias and published by NPR on 08 Feb 2013.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid has generally received mixed reviews.
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