“Diary” no wimp when it comes to wit | Wots Hot Right Now

If indeed Kinney's book sold 28 million copies and was translated into 33 languages, then clearly this Fox release, which bows Friday, has name recognition. So the studio can expect above-average box-office results for a PG-rated film. ... In his first feature, “Hotel for Dogs,” Freudenthal directed 50 dogs. In this, his second feature, he handles at least as many kids. If nothing else, Freudenthal deserves a W.C. Fields Award for courage under fire. ...