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  • @AlexMeyersVids
    @AlexMeyersVids  2 ปีที่แล้ว +981

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      @Aqabal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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  • @Moon-nk3co
    @Moon-nk3co 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16184

    At least the cast perfectly fit the characters. That made the movie stick true to its source material. Rodrick was the best character.

  • @madisontheshootingstar
    @madisontheshootingstar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7118

    The three wimpy kid movies are masterpieces. Yes, only three.

    • @ragingmonkeycritic
      @ragingmonkeycritic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +452

      Why do you feel the need to specify there was only 3 of them. Right Guys?

    • @brickheadz2865
      @brickheadz2865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +401

      We don’t talk about… those two

    • @voxelbandit
      @voxelbandit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +507

      @@brickheadz2865 What two? I’m pretty sure there’s only three movies bud

    • @reannagordon
      @reannagordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +399

      There’s no long haul movie in Ba Sing Se

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      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Cam-qf6mx
    @Cam-qf6mx ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Theoddsoneout has the perfect quote: “Middle school is a popularity contest and everyone’s losing”

  • @danidkg4071
    @danidkg4071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    the main character becomes slightly better at the end of the movie in comparison to the books, but in general, this is one of the most loyal book-to-movie adaptations out there. it's not an exact copy (the girl played by chloe grace mortez isn't in the books), but it has the exact same vibe.

    • @appropriate-channelname3049
      @appropriate-channelname3049 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Yeah in the books Greg's comes off way more like a jerk

    • @powerstar6501
      @powerstar6501 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@appropriate-channelname3049
      No, I don't think so. It's hard to compare, but in the book he doesn't seem stupid either. It's not easy for him in the family

    • @Elegantly_Bored
      @Elegantly_Bored 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@powerstar6501 Yeah his family is definitely.... not great. Greg is kind of a terrible person in the books though, like how he learns nothing from the bad things he does, his willingness to throw Rowley under the bus, and how he's constantly willing to do ANYTHING to be cool for like a week.

    • @Kingdom850
      @Kingdom850 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Elegantly_Bored Yeah due to the episodic nature of the books, Greg's character doesn't really develop much at all. It works for the comedy but when you look back it's like damn, this kid sucks.

    • @ColleifFlower
      @ColleifFlower 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. I feel like Zach Gordon did an amazing job at acting in this movie, but that wasn’t really Greg’s personality tbh. Greg is more mean in the book than in this movie. Still an amazing job tho

  • @rosyreverie
    @rosyreverie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3001

    The most unrealistic thing about this movie is the fact that Angie was able to wear a beret in school

    • @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553
      @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @llawliet6262
      @llawliet6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I’m 20 and my co-worker is 21 and she is married to a 58 year old man. They have been dating for a year. I personally find the age gap gross and I overheard her talking about it. I just told her that if she needs to talk to someone or if her marriage fails then I will help her if she wants it. I think their relationship is gross. I told my sister about my day and when I told her about the age gap she flipped out. She started cussing me out for not doing more and not trying to do more about it. I told her that I talked to her and I told her I would be there for her but that wasn't enough for my sister. She wants me to physically break them up. I have talked to her multiple times but she keeps telling me to leave her alone. My sister told me that I need to stalk them and break into their house and assault the boyfriend. She said if I don’t do that she will kick me out and that if I can’t break the couple up before the month is over she will kick me out. I told her this really isn’t our business and I just want to focus on work and school but she doesn’t care and she slapped me when I said “This really isn’t our business” What should I do?

    • @orangeplease2510
      @orangeplease2510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How happy are the couple?

    • @orangeplease2510
      @orangeplease2510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ L Lawliet

    • @cuddlyteddy4478
      @cuddlyteddy4478 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

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  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5246

    I think Alex did a perfectly good job dismantling and roasting every part of this movie

    • @joshuagarz7003
      @joshuagarz7003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      I thought that he already did in every single other video. But you're right this one is special.

    • @simonghostriley1015
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      @monkeyman2714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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      @Grizz.. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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  • @Jassminneeeeee
    @Jassminneeeeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +904

    I really enjoyed this movie and I just want to point out a few things.
    1. Angie's character was totally unnecessary in this movie and she's pretty annoying, good thing she doesn't show up for the sequels.
    2. Greg Heffley is a HORRIBLE friend and he doesn't deserve Rowley.
    3. The Disney reboot is an actual SIN and deserves to be called a crime to this franchise.
    Other than that, great movie☺️

    • @Charlotte-zi1fd
      @Charlotte-zi1fd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      1. Totally. She probably would have been a better character if the actress who player her could be in the sequels. She basically just disappears into thin air and it adds to the unnecessity of her character.
      2. It gets hard to watch in the first movie, but in the sequels the character development is more apparent and he's only occasionally an asshole.
      3. All reboots of this series are sins.

    • @mario_adv2nture
      @mario_adv2nture 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Don't disrespect chloe like that

    • @IndigoVoyage
      @IndigoVoyage ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@mario_adv2nture Please disrespect the 4th movie tho

    • @yummynubs3646
      @yummynubs3646 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what reboot movie?

    • @Hurricane-hyppolyta
      @Hurricane-hyppolyta ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I HAD A CRUSH ON ANGIE TAKE IT BACK 😭

  • @shamus248
    @shamus248 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    8:07 Rowley unintentionally giving Rodrick ammunition to tease Greg as if he himself also didn't eat lunch on the floor is fucking hilarious

  • @colourlessvoid
    @colourlessvoid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1830

    No Alex, there is nothing at all wrong with this movie. No criticism are allowed, I will throw hands over this

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@resikchanel843 OMG GUYS, I just found a SNEAK PEEK FOR THE NEXT WIMPY KID MOVIE!!!
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    • @AutisticChristian
      @AutisticChristian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@JoeLoquacious stop it bot

    • @janethsabroso9415
      @janethsabroso9415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      At the end of the video, Alex literally said that everything about is movie is really good, but the movie itself is pretty weird. (Which you can't deny tbh)

    • @r_brucewayne3888
      @r_brucewayne3888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Its been 12 years since i watched this movie and still dont know the meaning of wimpy

  • @Mommy_Makima20
    @Mommy_Makima20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3324

    He's not wrong about the candy bar thing. The fancy neighborhoods are always the ones who give you full size candy

    • @jvxryl
      @jvxryl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      So true 😭🤚

    • @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553
      @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I know from experience

    • @llawliet6262
      @llawliet6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m 20 and my co-worker is 21 and she is married to a 58 year old man. They have been dating for a year. I personally find the age gap gross and I overheard her talking about it. I just told her that if she needs to talk to someone or if her marriage fails then I will help her if she wants it. I think their relationship is gross. I told my sister about my day and when I told her about the age gap she flipped out. She started cussing me out for not doing more and not trying to do more about it. I told her that I talked to her and I told her I would be there for her but that wasn't enough for my sister. She wants me to physically break them up. I have talked to her multiple times but she keeps telling me to leave her alone. My sister told me that I need to stalk them and break into their house and assault the boyfriend. She said if I don’t do that she will kick me out and that if I can’t break the couple up before the month is over she will kick me out. I told her this really isn’t our business and I just want to focus on work and school but she doesn’t care and she slapped me when I said “This really isn’t our business” What should I do?

    • @Suki-hl6vg
      @Suki-hl6vg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soooooooo True😱😳

    • @ashleythekittymaster4907
      @ashleythekittymaster4907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope for me the rich houses give
      ✨ Healthy food ✨

  • @boginoid
    @boginoid ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I would totally abuse the "cheese touch" as a kid. It would be the best superpower ever! I could block hallways on my own, go around and touch everyone's lunch, I could choose my table every time unseating whoever I want...
    The fact that these kids don't go on a weird powertrip at the end of the movie tells me they have way more character than I do.

  • @GarfieldWithAHat
    @GarfieldWithAHat ปีที่แล้ว +147

    For the safety patrol part, actually safety patrol is quite cool, and people think it's cool. They get free hot chocolate in the mornings, and of course have to work in the afternoons, but not only do you get a bit of real job experience...experience as in what a real job is almost like, but you literally get to go on field trips too. I was on safety patrol many years ago, and we got to go to an amusement park and ride on rides and even get some snacks, DURING SCHOOL HOURS. Yeah, go ahead and say safety patrol isn't cool now.

    • @billycherokee7630
      @billycherokee7630 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      5 years ago I handed out the lunches to little kids in elementary school, the ones for the poor kids, and that was considered safety patrol. I got to go on the field trips for handing out meals, during class, with my friends, while not knowing why I was doing it, because I didn’t sign up. 😂

    • @dystizmo
      @dystizmo ปีที่แล้ว

      My school didn’t even have safety patrol lmao

  • @drawingdreamingangels
    @drawingdreamingangels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2589

    I actually feel like Rowley would be incredibly popular in a real middle school. He'd be the funny nice kid that everyone wanted to talk to
    Edit: yeah I know rowley was popular in the movie, but what I mean is that he would be popular for much longer and find better friends than Greg lol

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @jpoor1
      @jpoor1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Well he sorta is that in this movie

    • @drawingdreamingangels
      @drawingdreamingangels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      @@jpoor1 yeah that’s true, but it only lasts for a little bit, I feel like it would go on well into highschool too

    • @cartooncottage2024
      @cartooncottage2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Well, probably today. Not back then. I was a lot like Rowley during my middle school days, and while plenty if kids felt comfortable around me and asked me for help sometimes when they needed it, that didn't stop me from getting teased or my kindness being taken advantage of.🙄 So, perhaps people are more welcoming of kids like Rowley now than they were back then.

  • @AlexMeyersVids
    @AlexMeyersVids  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2306

    also btw, when I said that girls don't want sensitive guys who write their feelings in a journal, I meant in middle/high school. obviously after that people change and (allegedly) grow up a little

    • @hebislay
      @hebislay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Here before the bots come

    • @erikapavedtheway
      @erikapavedtheway 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@hebislay nope

    • @Aqabal
      @Aqabal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi

    • @pugfann
      @pugfann 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol

    • @pugfann
      @pugfann 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@hebislay youre too late

  • @Kal824
    @Kal824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I love how Alex managed to completely disregard Greg's parents in this entire video. 😂

  • @oliviadurand2429
    @oliviadurand2429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Something I truly love about this trilogy, is that it really feels real. The plot isn’t unrealistic and it feels like this could happen to any one, any where! The reason the books do so well is for this reason!

    • @theEWDSDS
      @theEWDSDS 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      exactly. there is no "this random kid holds the fate of the world!" shenanigans like every Hollywood movie seems to do now, it's just a movie about a kid trying to live his life in middle school.

    • @Dovah_Slayer
      @Dovah_Slayer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tbf, the author Jeff Kinney wrote the books based on his life experiences(Greg is an exaggerated version of himself at that age, according to himself, obviously).

  • @MikeJr9284
    @MikeJr9284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1919

    As someone who read the books and watched the movies as a kid, I thought Greg was in the right (probably because he was the main protagonist). I didn't realize how much of a narcissist he was until I got older.

    • @girlgonewisej
      @girlgonewisej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

      Me too. I rewatched the first movie 2 weeks ago with my husband and the entire time we kept saying “what a jerk this guy is”

    • @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553
      @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      THANK YOU!!!

    • @Jumbocombo
      @Jumbocombo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      Really? Even middle school me who loved the books could tell something was wrong with greg

    • @jvxryl
      @jvxryl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 💀

    • @newandroid2673
      @newandroid2673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      I didn't realise at first either, but wow the books portray it so much better. I mean I think that's just because, unless the movie has full-time narration, we don't get a full POV of him

  • @escritora84
    @escritora84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2057

    I stumbled across this movie as an adult while channel surfing and this is probably one of the most hilarious kid movies I've ever watched. Greg was such a jerk, Rowley deserved so much better.

    • @aknight6480
      @aknight6480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      I grew up with it as a kid and loved it. My Dad watched all three movies with us and, as an adult, he loved it too and thought it was hilarious.

    • @leviolsen7436
      @leviolsen7436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@aknight6480 same. My dad loves these movies

    • @meetaverma8372
      @meetaverma8372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes

    • @autisticdancer
      @autisticdancer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      AMEN

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @caution373
    @caution373 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Alex: "So guess what we're bringing to school tomorrow" 11:16
    Me: laughing my ass on the floor

  • @Ssamman256
    @Ssamman256 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    10:09 that *cloooong* is me banging my head with a metal bat at the back of the classroom.

  • @MidnightFox2189
    @MidnightFox2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +835

    *Rodrick is the best charecter hands down, devon killed it*

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jaz Turner OMG GUYS, I just found a SNEAK PEEK FOR THE NEXT WIMPY KID MOVIE!!!
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    • @joyceperalta9701
      @joyceperalta9701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      copyed but i will allow it

  • @BobbyJCFHvLichtenstein
    @BobbyJCFHvLichtenstein 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4872

    This means Alex is legally obligated to cover the 2nd and 3rd movies
    If he skips the 4th/reboot movie, I will understand

    • @allydef
      @allydef 2 ปีที่แล้ว +282

      The 4th movie isn’t real so he doesn’t have to worry about it lmfao

    • @cattanic494
      @cattanic494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      What 4th movie?

    • @tyrant7482
      @tyrant7482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      @@cattanic494 There's the original three. The first one, rodrick rules, dog days. The fourth is a reboot with a new cast. It's called Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

    • @cattanic494
      @cattanic494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      @@tyrant7482 I don’t think they ever made a long haul movie 🤔. There have only been 3 doawk movies

    • @nashequalizer8836
      @nashequalizer8836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      @@tyrant7482 I think your lying there were only 3 movies a perfect trilogy.

  • @Alan-uk7dh
    @Alan-uk7dh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    14:24 I can't belive the girl from Matilda went to the same middle school as Greg wow

  • @inkstar7521
    @inkstar7521 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I’m still convinced Angie was a shared hallucination between Greg and Rowley.

    • @Bran20man
      @Bran20man หลายเดือนก่อน

      How would she be a hallucination if patty was able to talk to her at the end of the first movie

  • @icecreamhero2375
    @icecreamhero2375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1648

    I started reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid when I was Greg's age. I am now in my 20's and I still buy every new book that comes out. It keeps getting funnier and funnier.

    • @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553
      @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I love the franchise!

    • @minfires7572
      @minfires7572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      is he still in middle school lol

    • @llawliet6262
      @llawliet6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I’m 20 and my co-worker is 21 and she is married to a 58 year old man. They have been dating for a year. I personally find the age gap gross and I overheard her talking about it. I just told her that if she needs to talk to someone or if her marriage fails then I will help her if she wants it. I think their relationship is gross. I told my sister about my day and when I told her about the age gap she flipped out. She started cussing me out for not doing more and not trying to do more about it. I told her that I talked to her and I told her I would be there for her but that wasn't enough for my sister. She wants me to physically break them up. I have talked to her multiple times but she keeps telling me to leave her alone. My sister told me that I need to stalk them and break into their house and assault the boyfriend. She said if I don’t do that she will kick me out and that if I can’t break the couple up before the month is over she will kick me out. I told her this really isn’t our business and I just want to focus on work and school but she doesn’t care and she slapped me when I said “This really isn’t our business” What should I do?

    • @kenzij
      @kenzij 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@minfires7572 Yes. It's ridiculous.

    • @withniejules2244
      @withniejules2244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@llawliet6262 Don't do it. It's not your decision to break them up. If anything they'll say that you're being intrusive if you try to do it (the couple). Tell your older sister that she's being abusive by hitting you and blackmailing you to make this decision. Also, how close are you to the 21 year old, if she's just an acquaintance then I don't see how you can give her advice on her own decision to marry the person.
      If the 21 year old actually seems like she's being abused in the situation then give her advice only if she asks for it (as a friend, when you get to know her better). But after that there's not much you can do about them; especially if she chose to marry person.
      Also, although it sounds nuts some people can be in loving relationships despite the fact that they have huge age gaps, but that actually depends on the relationship itself. Honestly, these type of relationships are rare mainly, but there are very rare cases where the people are actually in love. Besides there are different strokes for different blokes.
      Also, I would suggest praying for the person too, while giving them advice if the person is actually in an abusive relationship. Because at the end of the day it comes down to the 21 year olds decision.
      Tell your older sister that it's not right that she would hold your living situation over your head for not doing what she wants. Because honestly that's not right. If she does it now then she'll probably try to do it more times in the future if you let it slide.
      Also, ask if her if she's okay because if she's reacting that strongly to the 21 year olds situation then there might be something triggering to her about it, and she might need to talk about it. Because maybe she has a trauma that she hasn't spoken about.
      However, I'm not saying that it's an excuse for hitting you like that because it's not. If you feel really threatened by anything like that again then I'd suggest moving to your parents or other family members home because her hitting you is not okay.
      However, if you guys patch things up then I'd suggest that your older sister has more open communication with you. Also, I know it isn't easy to speak up for yourself, but make sure you let her know how her reaction (the slapping and blackmailing) makes you feel.
      If she disregards that and how serious it was that she did that, then just move to your other families house or back to your house with your parents because that type of behavior is abusive. And you don't deserve that.

  • @99annanic
    @99annanic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3306

    This most impressive thing about these Wimpy Kid films and particularly this film is the casting choices they made. I’m glad they didn’t go with what a lot of middle school based shows and films do nowadays and cast actors in their late teens to early 20s. Zachary Gordon perfectly fit the age to play Greg Heffley.

    • @zachgordon9273
      @zachgordon9273 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thanks man

    • @dratylapio
      @dratylapio ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@zachgordon9273 for real

    • @marvelismid
      @marvelismid ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@zachgordon9273lmao

    • @theucheao
      @theucheao ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Holy shit, yes. That’s what’s been on the tip of my tongue as I’ve been watching this guys’ videos on all these kids movies I grew up watching.
      What happened to actual child actors being prevalent and playing roles their age? This world is going down a dark fucking path, man. Kids are getting brainwashed with this encapsulation of mature themes. The internet is only making it worse and worse. It’s always something blatantly mature or portraying itself as “not mature”/“having teenage/child characters” despite the obvious grown ass adult actors/mature themes; it’s complete brain numbing nonsense. “Kids Shows” these days are there just to distract your child and get them out of your hair, teaching them practically nothing- no real, beneficial life lessons. Your children are basically looking at a black, blank screen, whatever it is being called “child entertainment” (for example: “Modern” SpongeBob… eugh… no remote intelligence in any aspect anymore in that shit). Either that or kids are being taught concepts and ideals they simply don’t need to know about at their age. Like gender propaganda, political views, etc., etc.- they just don’t need to know or be exposed to any of that shit.

    • @BugjoeCEO
      @BugjoeCEO ปีที่แล้ว

      Real

  • @lermajerms
    @lermajerms 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    alex meyers: the only one who can make school scooter and abusive stepdad jokes while talking about movies for middle schoolers

  • @nnodireginald6912
    @nnodireginald6912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I felt it when the kid said; "this is a terrible place..." and the music stopped. 😅😅🤧😅😅😅
    7:44

  • @geardog24
    @geardog24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +571

    Honestly the best way to survive middle school is to not have a friend like Greg. People like him will turn on you just to make themselves look good.

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @emmeline8048
      @emmeline8048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @karolin BOT

    • @emmeline8048
      @emmeline8048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@resikchanel843 BOT

    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @sweetcinnamonpnchkin
      @sweetcinnamonpnchkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes. Bad memories, man.

  • @sapphia4612
    @sapphia4612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +548

    I like how the cast people were like ' why not we cast someone hot in place of the stick hair, bowl headed guy' and thus came rodrick , the live action, which everyone swooned over 💀

    • @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553
      @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      🤣🤣

    • @evangelynbeltran202
      @evangelynbeltran202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He’s so sexy and hot

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 OMG GUYS, I just found a SNEAK PEEK FOR THE NEXT WIMPY KID MOVIE!!!
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    • @trianglemoebius
      @trianglemoebius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      In fairnes, the illustrations in the DoaWK books are supposed to be done by Greg. I wouldn't put it past Greg to give people he doesn't like intentionally ugly features in his journal, even to the point of it being features they don't actually have.

  • @matiasorcio
    @matiasorcio ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A Show or a Movie: exist
    This guy: and i took that personally

  • @Oaks_VR
    @Oaks_VR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Why does greg seem so happy about terrorizing the children 13:29

    • @NoobMaster-lq9yb
      @NoobMaster-lq9yb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ye is that supposed to be surprised ? because us the real fans knew Greg was reincarnation of son of Satan also he is trying to bring back Cthulhu by sacrificying kids

    • @JacobGeigel
      @JacobGeigel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NoobMaster-lq9ybwaht.

    • @JustARandomPersonLol69420
      @JustARandomPersonLol69420 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@JacobGeigelsad part is that’s not entirely inaccurate, Greg is a hellspawn who has no empathy or emotions and will manipulate, put down or harm anyone to get even the slightest bit of self gain.

  • @monikakavaliunaite8017
    @monikakavaliunaite8017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    "You know what has one strap? Machine guns."
    'So guess what we're bringing to school tomorrow"
    Okay that line is way too good

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @Victoria-qb3dr
      @Victoria-qb3dr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That part almost killed me haha! 😂🤣

    • @rajabuta
      @rajabuta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Only in america

  • @kobemorrison23
    @kobemorrison23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1762

    Ya know...I never would've compared this movie to Mean Girls, but once Alex said it, it totally makes sense. The style of filming and the jokes and drama is definitely similar. I wonder if any of the writers were involved in making this. Both movies are really iconic.

    • @GPS_DS
      @GPS_DS ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Best teen movie is similar to the best middle school movie.

    • @whatswrongwithmybrain
      @whatswrongwithmybrain ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Heres another thing about this movie. But its actually horrifying. In the scene of the kid playing a game in the middle of the school play. The actor of said kid became a murderer after shooting his mom later on in life. He regretted doing it and turned himself in.

    • @as3609
      @as3609 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@whatswrongwithmybrain This was a really uplifting story, thanks. Had a smile all day after reading this.

    • @moomoolalaland
      @moomoolalaland ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whatswrongwithmybrain I thought that was a different kid

    • @Churroeater69
      @Churroeater69 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mean goyls

  • @sanqseo1658
    @sanqseo1658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    5:56
    holy crap did alex just draw bondage

  • @TylerAStinson
    @TylerAStinson ปีที่แล้ว +16

    7:10
    This guys accent had me on the floor laughing

  • @patricelinman7183
    @patricelinman7183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +811

    I had the biggest crush on the older brother when I saw this movie as a kid. Also no one talks about how this is honestly a pretty good adaptation of the book and just an overall fun kids movie.

    • @Jasmine-gk4re
      @Jasmine-gk4re 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      agreed!!!!

    • @SofieCarmine
      @SofieCarmine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same

    • @onettaviator5396
      @onettaviator5396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I'd say the movie is better than the book tbh. There's a lot more personality there.

    • @Sapphior
      @Sapphior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@onettaviator5396 I mean the movie is based of the books soo...

    • @onettaviator5396
      @onettaviator5396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Sapphior Yeah. I know. And the movie's still better though.

  • @rainfeather3053
    @rainfeather3053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +503

    I feel bad for rowely. He’s just being himself and Greg is trying to change him for his own self image.

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @0nullnil
      @0nullnil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SAME just let the guy be himself!!

    • @mollieburge4940
      @mollieburge4940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      for real! i used to think he was really embarrassing but he’s really just living his best life

  • @MyWorld-eb9oz
    @MyWorld-eb9oz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    6:10 Prolly the most backhanded compliment in kids movie history XDXD

  • @violetlavi2207
    @violetlavi2207 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Honestly this works a lot better than a lot of teen drama movies because middle school is FOR SURE more cliche-dramatic than high school 😂

    • @riddlesangerissues3127
      @riddlesangerissues3127 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most treen dramas take place in high school though. And they're always dealing with very heavy stuff like sex, peer pressure, drugs, etc...

    • @violetlavi2207
      @violetlavi2207 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@riddlesangerissues3127 it also usually portrays high school as more dramatic than it is, or even as the most dramatic period of school (especially with cliques and stuff), when that "honor" really goes to middle school imo

  • @SarimFaruque
    @SarimFaruque 2 ปีที่แล้ว +739

    Say all you want about Greg in the books, but you can't deny his character development in the movies.

    • @connorgreer2675
      @connorgreer2675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The none-Existant development?

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    • @emmeline8048
      @emmeline8048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@resikchanel843 BOT

    • @PlaystayShaun
      @PlaystayShaun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@connorgreer2675 i mean.. that's just not true

    • @matthewparker9276
      @matthewparker9276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      It was kinda the point in the books that he never developed, though.

  • @savedbyjesus7365
    @savedbyjesus7365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +941

    The second Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie (Rodrick Rules) is the best! If you liked this one Alex, you've got to watch the second one!

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @melodi2036
      @melodi2036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      That's what I said, it's my favorite!! So iconic

    • @sofia1308
      @sofia1308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This and DoaWK: Dog Days! Love them both so much

    • @coolsomeash
      @coolsomeash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      exacly, moslty liked it cause Rodrick got more screen time and Rodrick carried

    • @AmilianaRiandya
      @AmilianaRiandya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed! 🙌

  • @hubertdenise3100
    @hubertdenise3100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I like how Greg is depicted in these 3 films.From the beginning he’s definitely the average person who just wants to fit in and be accepted.He clearly does care about Rowley, but he doesn’t make the right choices, however I can’t blame him for trying to get Rowley to not say “come over and play” out loud.He makes a lot of bad choices this film, but for one his brother is constantly telling him things that influence his idea of how to act, and his parents aren’t particularly there for him.
    In the second he’s clearly learned lessons, because this time he is quite a good friend to Rowley but learns to get along with Roderick and even volunteers to be Rowleys assistant to help him.
    In the third he tries to make his dad proud and to seduce Holly, but shows serious change such as when the scout master asks who did this he doesn’t let his friends take the blame, he immediately tells him that he did.And at the end he’s fixed his relationship with his friend, become more selfless and responsible, and he’s worked his way up to getting towards a relationship with Holly.

    • @AaronValdes-kb9yz
      @AaronValdes-kb9yz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep I love these movies! And you described Greg to a tee! 😊

  • @City-BarcaEditz
    @City-BarcaEditz ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like how you used the breath of the wild opening music for when chiral explained the cheese touch

  • @imaginefun13
    @imaginefun13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    I remember everyone pretending they got the cheese touch and would pass it on to each other at school. Man those books were so iconic. And everyone liked to use them for their reading assignments because they had drawings and were pretty short.

    • @sam_597
      @sam_597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      We did that in our school too!!! All of us were obsessed with those books and very few people had them 😅😅 I got to read it pretty early cause I was friends with the dude who had the whole series. That was so much fun!

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @emmeline8048
      @emmeline8048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@resikchanel843 BOT

    • @malaika.n.n
      @malaika.n.n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Throwback to when my class did this as well 🤣🤣

  • @Bee-kv5tx
    @Bee-kv5tx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +831

    As someone currently in middle school, Alex hit the nail right on the head describing it. Kids will just randomly walk up to you, pick up your phone and start roasting your wallpaper, case, cracks in the screen, and trying to take pictures with it. It's a weird experience, like I'm just tryna make my eco friendly living room model, man.

    • @tarafitch5690
      @tarafitch5690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      It gets better, kid. Hang in there

    • @_Meadowlark_
      @_Meadowlark_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      I’m in middle school too and it sucks. I really miss elementary. It’s an awkward stage for everyone, for example, some kids in my class look like high schoolers and other ones look like third graders, the girls have streaks in their hair, and they hang out together and talk crap behind people’s backs. (I’m not saying that’s every girl, just some of the ones in my class) I just want to stick with my friends, skip gym, and do online school until I’m done with college. 🚶‍♂️..

    • @Bee-kv5tx
      @Bee-kv5tx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@tarafitch5690 I just wanna finish my science lab in peace for Christs sake.

    • @AJ-uj5nz
      @AJ-uj5nz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Seriously people just bully people for phones now? 15 years ago in middle school I was filmed fishing for coins under the pop machine. It got posted to TH-cam and I seriously had no idea until the teachers got it taken down.

    • @chrissamuel4528
      @chrissamuel4528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Damn, I'm so sorry. I was picked on in middle school just for having a big head and not being the prettiest, and for the way I dressed, sooo I feel you. :'(

  • @madness_mania
    @madness_mania 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    16:10 wait thats actually a image of younger alex?? Omg lol i did not expect this curve ball of events lol!

  • @meepdoesedits5631
    @meepdoesedits5631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a middle schooler I can confirm rodricks advice is true, I suffered my first year for these reasons and then almost lost all my friends
    5:09 and guess what? For health reasons, I got a “get-out-of-gym free card” ( I named it that, but basically, I wasn’t allowed to go to P.E.) and I still got taunted about it

  • @steveo1131
    @steveo1131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    I hope Alex reviews the last two movies (Roderick Rules, Dog Days). They are just as good as the first one. If anyone mentions there being a fourth one, they're wrong. There is no fourth Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie in Ba Sing Se.

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @fakename6114
      @fakename6114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There is also no animated movie Ok

    • @myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070
      @myweirdsecondchannelwithap9070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      better than the first one

    • @kamrynswift
      @kamrynswift 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, there are only three

  • @saininj
    @saininj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +404

    I have such a weird, but fond memory of this movie. It was released around the same time as How to Train Your Dragon, and after a final my friends and I went to the Drive-in and saw those two movies during the double feature.

    • @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553
      @awimpykidontheroadto5ksubs553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I love these movies!

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      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Luc1f3rM0rn1ngst4r
    @Luc1f3rM0rn1ngst4r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alex: Time for the worst class that everyone hates especially in middle school, PE.
    Me who’s in middle school: *Gets to do whatever we want and everyone wanting to go to gym everyday*

  • @Minsungix
    @Minsungix ปีที่แล้ว +10

    5:24 my 6th grade teacher was So cool everybody loved him sm I still do he’s super nice to talk to we were basically friends In my eyes💀

    • @kaijukid_films
      @kaijukid_films ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had a bodybuilder gym teacher for 7th grade, and I was his favorite

  • @Bitchette-
    @Bitchette- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    If you think middle school is bad just be happy that you aren’t Australian, because high school is basically middle school and high school mixed into one horrible school.
    Whoever thought that having young adults and twelvies on the same school grounds was a good idea, was out of their mind

    • @e.m.rivera8948
      @e.m.rivera8948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      whelp thats every school here in Guatemala. Preschool, elementary, middle, and high all in one school in every school. although it wasnt that bad in my school, maybe it varies by area

    • @bridgetpearce7612
      @bridgetpearce7612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah it was scary when I was in year 7

    • @Prollan06
      @Prollan06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yes, in Spain preeschool and elementary are joined and also middle and highschool. Pretty scummy

    • @e.m.rivera8948
      @e.m.rivera8948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@Prollan06 yea... i never had any issues tho. and as far as i know my friends didnt either. we sorta stayed in our age groups and didnt bother each other.

    • @cay6578
      @cay6578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      same hs and middle school r combined here in philippines, as well as elem and kinder. some schools have all and up to college.

  • @ladywithpinkglasses
    @ladywithpinkglasses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    "You think you can fix him? What are you, like all my ex-girlfriends?" Jesus Alex

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    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @sweetcinnamonpnchkin
      @sweetcinnamonpnchkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can’t fix what ain’t broke

  • @eddygm886
    @eddygm886 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    9:56 the obvious stunt man change😂

  • @michaeljacksonfanclub8019
    @michaeljacksonfanclub8019 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    7:19 isn't that Ravi from Jessie

  • @razeenrajaful
    @razeenrajaful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +943

    I wish Rowley would actually ever defend himself like in the movie, god I got so annoyed by Greg just constantly terrorizing Rowley with no repercussions

    • @legalza0843
      @legalza0843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      You know it’s a movie based off the first book right? In the book rowley stands up for himself and Greg sacrifices his social standing for him just like in the movie.

    • @razeenrajaful
      @razeenrajaful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@legalza0843 I know I'm just saying that I wish Rowley would stand up for himself because as far as I remember, that was the only time he did

    • @legalza0843
      @legalza0843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@razeenrajaful
      They’ve definitely had fights after the first book, most notably in the 8th book with rowley and his girlfriend. I’d say that that book shows more imperfection in rowley then him standing up for himself though.

    • @razeenrajaful
      @razeenrajaful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@legalza0843 Well compared to how much abuse Rowley just takes from Greg can't be compared to how much he stands up for himself

    • @yallknownikkiyt1230
      @yallknownikkiyt1230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@razeenrajaful that’s the whole point, he takes and takes the abuse until he’s had enough and tells Greg he doesn’t want to be his friend anymore

  • @reannagordon
    @reannagordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Rodrick’s Rules is my favorite book and movie. It’s one of those rare times the movie lives up to the book. Especially when the actors act how you’d envision them to act in reality.

    • @meetaverma8372
      @meetaverma8372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I liked the 8 book, but it's been so long I don't remember the name

    • @reannagordon
      @reannagordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@meetaverma8372 hard luck? It’s been so long since I read it. I remember liking it but I honestly can’t tell you what the plot was about lol

    • @meetaverma8372
      @meetaverma8372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@reannagordon yeah, that one, I'm not sure what happened either, I just remember loving it

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @yuvanputhrann
    @yuvanputhrann ปีที่แล้ว +10

    3:20 why does it look like Rodrick has a cigarette in his hand

  • @Molotovangale
    @Molotovangale ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The breakdancing part caught me off guard for a second there

  • @optimusprime028
    @optimusprime028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    DEVON BOSTICK IS STILL THE BEST RODRICK CASTING EVER.

  • @keelyxo2
    @keelyxo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    i feel like part of what makes this movie so great is that it’s humor actually matches its target audience. its a movie about 11/12 year olds and it has jokes and humor that most 11/12 year olds actually find funny

    • @TedEhioghae
      @TedEhioghae 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, and no LGBTQ+ and woke stuff.

  • @inthemist9dtm742
    @inthemist9dtm742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    8:15 Who knows these dudes????? They must be soooooo embarassed from this right now.

  • @erwinisme157
    @erwinisme157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I reason why I love the diary of a wimpy kid movies, is because they put out Greg as a progressing character, unlike he is in the books, a psychopath, bro knows he done something wrong, and tries to fix it, in the books, if there’s a problem, he sees it as a win for himself, and I like to think long haul isn’t canon.

    • @V3IO_.
      @V3IO_. หลายเดือนก่อน

      ehh I like the ,movies but I genuinely find the books funny, and yes even the long haul, obvi greg is not a good character but that's the point.

  • @DavTalks.
    @DavTalks. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +520

    Everyone who knows the franchise diary of a wimpy kid knows their movies are weird but their books are amazing and that's smh most of us can agree with

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @violetclover1224
      @violetclover1224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      ??? no, everyone knows that the original movie trilogy is a masterpiece

    • @mask938
      @mask938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I prefer the books over the movies.

    • @BrandonSG13
      @BrandonSG13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Actually, I think the movies are better than the books
      They actually go somewhere and feel like they have a proper conclusion
      The books just end, and there’s often little to no effect on the next book
      Book 1 Greg is basically the same as Greg now

    • @osmanyousif7849
      @osmanyousif7849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Except in the books, Greg grows more into a psychopath……

  • @Thescrewu63
    @Thescrewu63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    "What kind of psychopath willingly teaches at a middle school?"
    Hit a little too close to home, Alex

  • @Mx.muffin
    @Mx.muffin 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When you're kid, you think greg is right, but when you're older, you realize Rodrick was the most sane out of the family.

  • @th3m4gIcM4n
    @th3m4gIcM4n ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i found this channel yesterday and its like REALLY GOOD

  • @sofia1308
    @sofia1308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Since this is one of the very few circumstances where the sequels are better, this should definitely be a series

    • @animegeek2488
      @animegeek2488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@jovanka--------894 🤦No one cares about what you are spamming in the comments section! Your comment breaks TH-cam's rule on no sexual material in a video or a comment, so get rid of your comments right now or I will report all of them!

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @paulgilbert5278
      @paulgilbert5278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @AnimeGeek 24 You tell ‘em bro!

    • @JoeLoquacious
      @JoeLoquacious 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@animegeek2488 OMG GUYS, I just found a SNEAK PEEK FOR THE NEXT WIMPY KID MOVIE!!!
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    • @AutisticChristian
      @AutisticChristian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@animegeek2488 thank you, please I can't with the bots under this video

  • @legendwalking5231
    @legendwalking5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    This movie was just so iconic growing up especially since the books were so popular growing up so the movie dropped at a perfect time

  • @dreamofzira1320
    @dreamofzira1320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The amount of anxiety this movie gave me back in the day is unreal

  • @skobeloff_blues1202
    @skobeloff_blues1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this😂😂 you should continue on with the rest of the movies

  • @glorygloryholeallelujah
    @glorygloryholeallelujah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1129

    I’m torn on who has it the “worst” in middle school…
    As the movie pointed out, the boys all either look 7 or 17, then you’re judged/mocked relentlessly for it, you have to pee next to each other and your locker rooms are basically mini ThunderDome.
    As for the girls……
    That’s when about 98% of us have our reproductive systems turn into ticking timebombs -just waiting for the perfect nightmare scenario to make us suddenly feel like we’re dying from a burst appendix, then embarrass and traumatize us with the unexpected crimson tidal wave.
    Eventually followed by the slow, horrifying realization that you’ll have to worry about this happening to you every 2-3 weeks…month in and month out…for like….another 30+ years or so….
    Gawd, yeah-middle school is just the absolute worst.
    I genuinely feel bad for all kids in that age bracket. It’s WAY worse than high school!! 🤣🤦‍♀️

    • @inseungwoonamewestan1196
      @inseungwoonamewestan1196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Meanwhile me in my region where middle school doesn't exist: 👁👄👁
      (we just go straight from elementary school to high school)

    • @andimcdove
      @andimcdove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Who's having their period every 2 weeks??

    • @sunspotmill1291
      @sunspotmill1291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@andimcdove Irregular periods are a thing.

    • @therealshino4607
      @therealshino4607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@sunspotmill1291 yeah but it doesn't happen to everyone

    • @therealshino4607
      @therealshino4607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      High school was worse. I was teased on middle school, beaten up and thrown down the stairs in high school

  • @neflufv6392
    @neflufv6392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Let’s be honest, Greg was the real villain of these movies

    • @lj9386
      @lj9386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      So true, especially towards Rowley

    • @londonbordeaux
      @londonbordeaux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      he was everything i hate in a human person

    • @EChacon
      @EChacon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Yeah Greg was very antagonistic and selfish, but when compared to the Greg from the original books who was very unlikable and sociopathic, at least the Greg from the Live-Action films played by Zachary Gordon made him more likable and empathetic without being sociopathic.

    • @llawliet6262
      @llawliet6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m 20 and my co-worker is 21 and she is married to a 58 year old man. They have been dating for a year. I personally find the age gap gross and I overheard her talking about it. I just told her that if she needs to talk to someone or if her marriage fails then I will help her if she wants it. I think their relationship is gross. I told my sister about my day and when I told her about the age gap she flipped out. She started cussing me out for not doing more and not trying to do more about it. I told her that I talked to her and I told her I would be there for her but that wasn't enough for my sister. She wants me to physically break them up. I have talked to her multiple times but she keeps telling me to leave her alone. My sister told me that I need to stalk them and break into their house and assault the boyfriend. She said if I don’t do that she will kick me out and that if I can’t break the couple up before the month is over she will kick me out. I told her this really isn’t our business and I just want to focus on work and school but she doesn’t care and she slapped me when I said “This really isn’t our business” What should I do?

    • @aknight6480
      @aknight6480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@llawliet6262 You and your sister should both mind your own business. Your co-worker can do as she pleases. She's an adult and isn't hurting anyone by having a much older husband. You sound sick. Get some therapy and some dignity.

  • @Hippienolic2
    @Hippienolic2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These movies were great. The cast was awesome so I was disappointed when they got too old and the actors switched

  • @connie4629
    @connie4629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    4:00 I’m Australia and don’t have middle school we have primary school prep-6 and then we go to high school 7-12 but there are some primary schools that go from prep-9 so it’s nice hearing about middle school it dose sound pretty scary though.
    P.S: prep is the Grade before grade 1 if I confused anyone. Also love the video!

    • @0-springytears-0
      @0-springytears-0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m British. Primary school ( for children aged 4-11) and secondary school ( 11-17) and I don’t understand the concept of middle school. Why should there been an middle school if the children are going to be there for just 3 years…

    • @Join_the-Seungberry_Cult
      @Join_the-Seungberry_Cult 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah my friend moved away just as we were starting grade 7. So I was in high school and she was in middle school even though we were both in grade 7

  • @Hi-hf9di
    @Hi-hf9di 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    I still remembered the horrors that were “getting the cheese touch” in middle school. There wasn’t even any cheese someone just said it and everyone went along with it

    • @alyssapinon9670
      @alyssapinon9670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Whoa the same thing happened to me in elementary school

    • @roxassora2706
      @roxassora2706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alyssapinon9670 Same. A teacher picked up on it and tried having fun with it. She was the nicest teacher I have ever had.

    • @salientspoon
      @salientspoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We only really had cheese touch up to first or second grade. Beyond that, it wasn't mentioned.

    • @blackqweenmars
      @blackqweenmars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@roxassora2706 that’s kind cute

  • @inumidunoyenuga5333
    @inumidunoyenuga5333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    13:44 The most iconic line in the whole movie franchise

    • @resikchanel843
      @resikchanel843 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @oliviadavis3638
    @oliviadavis3638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:27
    a few years ago I found out my mom won the prom queen thingamabob and the first thing I said was, "you were POPULAR??"

  • @BizzarDragon
    @BizzarDragon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This man is reviewing my entire childhood.

  • @LaurenTheorist
    @LaurenTheorist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I was always confused about where Angie came from because she wasn't in the books.

    • @andreamolinar6883
      @andreamolinar6883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      & then doesn’t she just disappear in the later movies too?

    • @Rodger-That
      @Rodger-That 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m guessing they also wanted to appeal to girls too

    • @ameliag.9940
      @ameliag.9940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Rodger-That putting in an unnecessary "not like the other girls" girl character doesn't widen the target demographic, so they kinda failed
      But i could be biased cuz i read the books first, idk

    • @Rodger-That
      @Rodger-That 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ameliag.9940 you’re right it failed but I think this was the goal

    • @DuskPShermanWallaby123
      @DuskPShermanWallaby123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard they did it so it wasn't just Greg and Rowley

  • @outside8312
    @outside8312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Every tween had the hots for Roderick. Don't even lie to yourself

    • @marinadiaz1762
      @marinadiaz1762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I didnt. I was grossed out by him. I never noticed he was attractive untile the first season of The 100.

    • @aknight6480
      @aknight6480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@marinadiaz1762 Yeah Roderick the character is definitely gross but the actor is a good-looking guy.

    • @juliii_g
      @juliii_g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True 😂😂

    • @alyssapinon9670
      @alyssapinon9670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Based on my observations people who simped over rodrick ended up liking Klaus from Umbrella academy.

    • @evangelynbeltran202
      @evangelynbeltran202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @karolin I have the hots for Rodrick. Fanfiction about him has certainly helped with that

  • @unclebug35
    @unclebug35 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You know Greg is a manipulator when his opening line he already tries to gaslight us

  • @scionixx9568
    @scionixx9568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Bro Rowley didn’t just take a nibble outta that cheese, he straight gobbled it! I think he secretly wanted to lol

  • @niamhha9014
    @niamhha9014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    I always found it funny that Greg thought middle school was bad because of the age gap between kids in it, because we just have primary and high school where I’m from (in which high schools consist of 12-18 year olds).

    • @oooh19
      @oooh19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no it's kids the same age/age group look much younger or older

    • @riddlesangerissues3127
      @riddlesangerissues3127 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't think he was talking about the age gap, but overall the development difference in kids similar age. You have kids who haven't got their first growth spurt vs. kids who look old enough to be a high schooler.

  • @Its_me_Batman
    @Its_me_Batman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One thing I love about this movie is that the kids actually look like kids, not adults playing teenagers.

  • @sleepysmartboy6287
    @sleepysmartboy6287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Because they're not quite big enough to hit their stepdads back yet"
    You did NOT need to drag them this far. Brought back flashbacks I didn't realize I had

  • @real_lampcap
    @real_lampcap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid will always be a classic from our childhood. This is one I will definitely show my kids and grandkids someday.

  • @77ELCREADOR
    @77ELCREADOR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    As an autistic guy who grew up with an abusive step father I can say that him beating me only made me an insecure child with no self esteem whatsoever, I never got aggresive towards my schoolmates, in fact I barely had any friends because I just wanted to be alone, it left me severe psychological issues in which I feel like trash and has gotten me to toxic relationships which hurt me even more, so yeah, not every kid getting beaten by his stepfather becomes a bully
    In fact writing this comment has made me feel better

    • @fulichak6499
      @fulichak6499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I think Alex was writing from personal experience and trauma, but again, trauma is different for everyone, but it's nice that you felt better writing that comment

    • @eva01ishotshinjismomisatho21
      @eva01ishotshinjismomisatho21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I really hope you’re doing better now💙

    • @malloryweeks3306
      @malloryweeks3306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Hope you are better and that you find the right person to care about you. I hope that you are able to talk to someone and get help

    • @bellasecretsify
      @bellasecretsify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🙏🏻

    • @raindawnson9254
      @raindawnson9254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It was a fair generalization to make, it's not uncommon for people who are abused in one aspect of their life to become abusive in another. But it's also kind of you to talk about your own situation so people don't start to get a one size fits all mindset about people (specifically children in this case) who are abused. I'm glad writing about it made you feel better

  • @TheRManProds
    @TheRManProds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALEX NEEDS TO THE 2ND AND 3RD MOVIES!

  • @JacobCombs-ek2pw
    @JacobCombs-ek2pw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "so guess what were bringing tomorrow >:)" made me nearly spit my drink out

  • @Sirensscales
    @Sirensscales 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Rodrick and Greg’s relationship felt so natural ngl

  • @kelsey.is.offline
    @kelsey.is.offline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    the chokehold the cheese-touch had on children in 2010 is insane

  • @FurroJeagerist
    @FurroJeagerist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of my middle school PE coaches played in the NFL as a RB, i googled his contract, it said “6.8M”.

  • @snowycon
    @snowycon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Comet - Given on level 5
    Moon - Given on level 10
    Meteor/ Meteorite - Given on level 20
    Asteroid - Given on level 30
    Planet - Given on level 50
    Star - Given on level 75

  • @rmrsavage7602
    @rmrsavage7602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    “You know what else has one strap, machine guns!“ *said the wimpy kid*
    That aged like fine wine… unlike those kids 👀

  • @ryftwya157
    @ryftwya157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    10:02 he dropped like 20 pds in like a second

  • @kay.byee0
    @kay.byee0 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    0:31 was that a voice crack or what becus it’s like it was 2 different ppl 😂😂

  • @Someonecalledeli
    @Someonecalledeli ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2:45
    I have and had a lot of friends who were "unworthy" of the grade I was in.