Diario di una schiappa

...has the appeal of a Junior 'American Splendor', boasts moments of sharp wit and is well-played by a likable cast...

Here is a family movie you don't need a family to enjoy. You must, however, have been a wimpy kid. Most kids are wimpy in their secret hearts. Those that never were grow up to be cage fighters.

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid’s heart is firmly in the right place.

...is comically true to the major embarrassments and minor heroisms of middle school.