Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

• Family
• Comedy

A relentlessly energetic comedy charts the escalating chaos as middle schooler Greg Heffley navigates the torment orchestrated by his older brother, Rodrick, under the guise of “character building.” Unlike typical sibling rivalry portrayals, the film focuses on Rodrick’s actively *attempting* to sabotage Greg’s social life and perceived maturity – not out of malice, but with a warped sense of preparation for a harsh world. The humor arises from Greg’s increasingly desperate (and often failing) attempts to maintain a façade of coolness while battling Rodrick’s manipulative pranks and the resulting public humiliations. It’s a playfully exaggerated, yet relatable, exploration of the insecurities of adolescence and the baffling logic of older siblings, leaning into the awkwardness of family dynamics with a joyful, slapstick energy.