Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

About Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' is a 2010 American live-action/animated comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal and based on Jeff Kinney's book of the same name. The film was released by 20th Century Fox on March 19, 2010. The story revolves around Greg Heffley, a young boy who embarks on his journey of entering middle school with the weight of childhood shenanigans, social mishaps and humorous attempts to gain popularity.

Making / Production

The film is a production of 20th Century Fox and Color Force, with Thor Freudenthal as the director. It displays a lot of creativity, sticking close to the original source, the best-selling novel by Jeff Kinney, while also bringing it to life with live-action and animation.

Actors

• Zachary Gordon as 'Greg Heffley': Zachary gives a quintessential portrayal of the middle school 'wimpy' kid dealing with the trials and tribulations of growing up.
• Robert Capron as 'Rowley Jefferson': He plays Greg's loyal and naive best friend, breathing life into the character with his sincere and enthusiastic performance.
• Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn as 'Susan and Frank Heffley': They competently portray the roles of Greg’s parents, providing a good balance of humour and discipline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, but represents a generic American town in the movie.
• Author Jeff Kinney made a cameo appearance in the movie as Holly Hill's father.
• This was the first film in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' franchise.

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on March 23, 2010 by La-La Land Records. It features a score by Theodore Shapiro and various artists including The Beau Brummels, The English Beat and The Vines.

Quotes

• "I'll be famous one day, but for now, I'm stuck in middle school with a bunch of morons." - Greg Heffley
• "I didn't choose the thug life. The thug life chose me." - Rowley Jefferson