This sequel to last year's Wimpy Kid movie is generally delightful - sweet without being saccharine, knowing without being patronising, and above all made and written with a real desire to entertain consistently. The character of young Greg Heffley is styled essentially as a Charlie Brown for the 21st century (also reflected in the soundtrack), brought to life by a fresh and likable performance by Zachary Gordon, which is contrasted effectively by the more cartoon-like stylings of Devon Bostick as his older brother. There is a good hit-rate in the comedy aspect of the film, and the more heartfelt moments feel natural and unforced. For the adults, Greg's parents are recognisably well-meaning and embarrassing to their offspring, and a couple of well-observed pastiches (The Partridge Family and a spoof 80s-horror movie The Foot) are nicely realised. This is a simple, well-written and very enjoyable movie for its main (young) target audience and beyond.
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