Review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) by Jonah P — 16 Mar 2011

Funny and refreshing, a movie that reveals the true meaning of a friendship, the foolishness of the ambition in being popular. Great!

This review of Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) was written by Jonah P on 16 Mar 2011.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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