Only 14 episodes were produced, but the show remains one of the most innovative and creative TV offerings.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: A kid (Zachary Gordon) tries to make wimpy cool.
The film would have been better if it had been more of a literal translation of the book - in style. If it had been an animated feature, that could have tempered some of the irritations of the main character.
There are a few good supporting characters who are interesting because they are so weird. They just don't build enough of a buffer to cushion the obnoxious nature of the central character.
As it is, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the movie world's answer to a 98-pound weakling. (Grade: C)
Also new on DVD this week:
Heroes: Season 4: This is the final season of the television series about a group of people with super powers. Hayden Panettiere stars.
Mercy: The Complete First Season: Television medical drama starring Taylor Schilling.
Kick-Ass: Kids without any special powers become costumed superheroes.
Elvis: 75th Anniversary DVD Collection: Films in the set include Jailhouse Rock and This Is Elvis.
The Ghost Writer: Roman Polanski's film about a writer who finds himself in the middle of a political mystery. Pierce Brosnan stars.
The Dungeon Masters: Three Dungeons & Dragons fanatics are profiled in this documentary by Keven McAlester.
James and the Giant Peach: Special Edition: The Tim Burton film is being released on Blu-ray.
The Living Wake: A man decides, after learning he's dying, to go out in style. Mike O'Connell stars.
The Rosemary Wells Collection: The two-disc set includes Max's Chocolate Chicken and Max's Christmas.
Piranha: The 1978 thriller is from director Roger Corman.
