Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
When laidback Greg finds himself at odds with his dad's outsized expectations, pressure builds to turn his act around. After a series of hilarious near disasters, Greg's dad presents him with an ultimatum that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good.
Critics Sentiment
Frank reconsiders military school and Greg looks forward to summer
Frank decides to send Greg to Spag Union Military Academy
The dramatic rise from Frank threatening military school (5.0) to the touching resolution where Greg saves his father from embarrassment and earns his summer vacation (8.5).
The sentiment arc follows a classic redemption pattern, starting moderately as Greg's mishaps build tension with his father, hitting its lowest point when military school becomes a real threat. The film recovers strongly in its final act as genuine father-son bonding emerges, culminating in a heartwarming resolution that reviewers found touching and emotionally satisfying.
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Aaron D. Harris
Greg Heffley (voice)
Chris Diamantopoulos
Frank Heffley (voice)
Erica Cerra
Susan Heffley (voice)
Hunter Dillon
Rodrick Heffley (voice)
Jude Zarzaur
Rowley Jefferson (voice)
Gracen Newton
Manny Heffley (voice)
Jill Basey
Mrs. Canfield (voice)
Bashir Salahuddin
Mr. Warren (voice)
William Stanford Davis
Troopmaster Barrett (voice)
Jabari Banks
Lenwood (voice)
P.L. Brown
Priest (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Organ Lady (voice)
Dashiell McGaha-Schletter
Ricky Fisher (voice)
Punam Patel
Mrs. Winsky (voice)
Randy Pearlstein
Mr. Jefferson (voice)
Talon Warburton
Narrator (voice)
Sanjay Rao
Mr. Gupta (voice)
Lila Bahng
Patty (voice)
Annika Erickson
Kindergarten Mom (voice)
Abhiram Gulati
Chirag (voice)
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