Plot:
Greg Heffley has a bully of a big brother, a potty training younger brother, and a best friend that is the definition of a late-bloomer. On top of all that? Greg is starting middle school, a huge transition. Greg is determined to be 'cool' by middle school standards, but he is having trouble finding his way. He ends up on safety patrol (not cool), losing to a girl in wrestling (not cool), and eating lunch on the cafeteria floor (do I even need to say it?). Then he loses his best friend, Rowley (allegedly not cool) in the process. Diary is a hilarious movie, but also has an underlying theme of being true to yourself. In the end, Greg decides to let go of "being cool" and just be himself. But does that help him get Rowley back? Or avoid the dreaded rotting cheese on the blacktop? Or be more popular than Fregley? You'll just have to watch to find out.
Comparison to book:
I was surprised at how true to the book this movie was. There were slight changes, such as Greg wrestling a girl, sitting on the cafeteria floor, and his touching speech at the end when he is standing near the cheese on the blacktop. A few things were omitted, such as the haunted house Greg and Rowley built in the book. But aside from these few minor tweaks, the movie is almost exactly like the book and even uses some of the cartoons from the book. Tweens will love watching the book played out on the big screen.
Review:
I loved this book and I loved this movie, and I'm not even a tween. I love how it is so appropriate and relevant to the tween age group. It was written specifically for tweens, about tweens, and as a result is hugely popular. You don't have to worry about inappropriate content, and it is incredibly enjoyable. Greg is dealing with what many tweens are dealing with in transitioning into middle school, and tweens will be able to see themselves in his journey through the crowded halls of middle school.
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