I recently finished reading the book, and the first thing that struck me was the change in approach. Like the previous one, some scenes were cut, but the references were still present. I enjoyed this movie because it had better storytelling and still included the references. The character development was improved, and the relationship between Rodrick and Greg felt more authentic. I appreciated how Rodrick was portrayed in this movie, not as a hero or a villain, but as a regular teenager. I empathized with him during the talent show scene. As an older brother myself, I could relate to many aspects of the movie. Overall, I think Disney is on the right track with this one. "Rodrick Rules" was fantastic, and kids will love it when they watch it on Disney Plus. I have a feeling that there will be more projects related to "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" next year and beyond. The cast did an excellent job playing their characters in this movie. While live-action films will always be the best for 20th Century Studios, it's now Disney's turn to make more "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movies. They could even release them in theaters, sell merchandise, and attract a large audience of kids who will want to see the movie repeatedly.