Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)

This movie is probably the most realistic out of the main 3 of the series, especially regarding family matters. Very funny and a great movie for all ages!

Whereas the Middle School movie was fun to watch, the Wimpy Kid series always presented a problem for me: it makes being that age seem as terrible as it really was. When Dog Days opens with a crowded pool scene, I didn't laugh at the predicament; I cringed at how unappealing it looked. Much of the rest of the movie had the same problem. Greg only seems to make things worse for himself with each scene, such that I lost empathy for him and just wanted to get out of his world. The main highlight is Roderick, and his storyline with the miserable Heather Hills. The ending scene where he destroys her party should have been a hilarious climax, but doesn't work for me. He isn't used enough in this film for my tastes. The series never really seemed to be putting in too much effort, but this entry feels like the laziest.

First of all, I would like to sent a big hello to all of the shooting team from the << diary of a wimpy kid 3 >>. As I expected, I had a great pleasure watching the movie. I was very lucky, because it was not obvious that this movie will be showed in my area. It was only planned to be showed in some cinemas, and the chance for me, was that one of them was not for away from my home (KINEPOLIS)! In my eyes, Zachary GORDON is a wonderful movie star and he is playing his roles reaching perfection. I deeply regret that this movie was not more highlighted in France. I am also disappointed that there are still no Blu-ray Disc from these movies available in France, and the DVDs doesn't include making of. This film is a huge breath of fresh air, a burst of laughter, rich in emotion and love, in short, a real rainbow in this world. I would like to give thanks to the Director and to all the actors. After having seen the film, I am really longing for meeting you all in California. A last thank to you, and a happy birthday to Zachary GORDON for his 15 years ! Good luck to you for your next movies, and all my best regards. With affection

The "Wimpy Kid" series of movies is neither good nor bad, but for the most part all are entertaining. Most of that is the mannerisms of Zachary Gordon who plays the Wimpy Kid, Greg Heffley. But a lot also has to do with the comedic talents of Steve Zahn who plays his dad Frank Heffley. His older brother, played by Devon Bostick as Rodrick Heffley, has toned it down a bit from the first movie, but is still mostly obnoxious. Mom is again played by steady, and underrated, Rachael Harris as Susan Heffley.In this movie the school year is ending and Greg is looking forward to a very productive summer, to stay inside and play video games all day. But dad wants to get him outside, to be an active boy, playing sports, fishing, or camping. Greg and active sports have a tough time mixing.But what Greg really wants to do is get more friendly with pretty Peyton List as Holly Hills . (She is 14 or 15 now, but looks about 12 during filming.) On the last day of school she signs his yearbook, and starts to write her phone number, but when another friend pulls her away all Greg has are the first few digits, the last two are missing. After trying many of the 100 possible phone numbers (00 to 99 for the last two digits) and getting some strange answers, Greg finds out Holly spends time at the local country club and Greg finds a way to get in also, as a guest. He even tells dad he has a job there, so he won't have to go to work with dad in a non-paying internship.The title reference is that the Heffley family get a dog, but it only plays peripherally into the story. Greg stays pretty much a wimpy kid, he does get to spend time with Holly even though she thinks they will only be good friends, and he avoids the tough private school he was in danger of attending. So overall he has a nice summer, in this nicely watchable and occasionally funny movie. And he grows up a bit more.