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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Color Force, Fox 2000 Pictures Distribution (US): Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Director(s): David Bowers Producer(s): Nina Jacobson, Jeff Kinney, Bradford Simpson, Ethan Smith Screenplay by: Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah Book: Jeff Kinney Cinematography/Camera: Jack N. Green Music: Ed Shearmur Production Design: Brent Thomas Viewed on Fox Home Entertainment DVD  If just one lie or one episode of mischief or one skirmish of social warfare or any other example of assault on morality and deceny had been left out Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (PG) would have earned a CAP final score in the range of scores earned by PG movies (68 to 86 out of 100) in the comparative baseline database of movies. As it is, the movie earned a final score of 67 which places it at the top of the scoring range earned by PG-13 movies (55 to 67 out of 100). Below is a comparative of the scoring for each of the two versions of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise so far. I am confident the caliber of our readers is such that you do not need to me discuss what the comparative reveals. But should you have any questions, feel free to ask.  By the pattern formed by the heights of the columns both films are almost two peas n the same pod. The second version is just more of the same and more of it. Especially lying and deceiving (the Impudence/Hate [I] investigation area - the second of the six themometers). Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) is now in the second year of middle school and his brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), now 16, is still at moral war with Greg. Rodrick lies frequently and forces Greg to join him in the lies. One of the lies led to Rodrick throwing a party against specific and direct instruction from their father, Frank (Steve Zahn) and mother Susan (Rachel Harris). During the party Rodrick locked Greg and his friend Rowley Jefferson (Robert Capron) in the basement to keep them out of sight of his friends. Now that Grey is free of the cheese touch, he is free to scout out the girl situation at Westmore Middle School. The one that catches his eye the most is new girl Holly Hills (Peyton List). Holly is an over-achiever while Greg is an under-achiever. The two should mix well. And eventually do. But only after a number of humiliations and embarrassments in front of her. It is only after Rowley drafts Greg into being his magic show assistant at the Plainview Most Talented talent contest that Holly gets to see Greg in a real light. While all this is happening, Rodrick is preparing for the talent show as well as a goth-appearing rock musician. Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 40 out of 100 Nothing really individually noteworthy in content was found by this investigation area. There was just so much of it, enough to warrant being equivalent to some R-rated features in violence. The violence content of this film is another good example of what the CAP Rule of 1000 reveals, specifically that a film with many examples of lesser assault on morality and decency (such as the violence content in this film) is morally equivalent to the magnitude of the influence of fewer but more extreme examples. Examples of the violence content of this film include cartoon bullying, arrogant driving with reckless endangerment, locking boys in the basement and threats. While none of these examples of the violent nature caused any blood or gore, they are violence nonetheless. No matter how "small" the violence, it has an impact on the observer. God put it rather succinctly by warning us in Prov. 16:29 that violence is "catching": that it can lead the observer in a "way that is not good." Strangely enough and likely without knowing it, man has plagiarized God's Word about the influence of violence by four public health agencies jointly warning us that "viewing violence may lead to real life violence." When are we going to listen? Impudence/Hate (I) - Zero out of 100 Lying was rampant. God is adamant about lying. He even made one of the Ten Commandments to specifically address lying. [Exod. 20:16] God even warns that the [unforgiven] liar will not make it into Heaven. [Rev. 21:8] Just as viewing violence is "catching" so is viewing any other behavioral property. In other words, viewing lying for whatever reason can embolden the viewer to lie and can desensitize the viewer to the consequences of lying. "Violence" in the phrase "viewing violence may lead to real life violence" can be replaced with any term of behavioral choice and be as accurate. For example "viewing lying/hatred/arrogance/rebellion/profanity may lead to real life lying/hatred/arrogance/rebellion/profanity." And likewise can "violence" be replaced with "humility", "honor", "honesty", integrity", etc. and still be accurate. In addition to lying a few euphemisms of profanity were heard. [Eph. 4:29] There are too many instances of content applicable to this investigation area to even summarize here, Please look to the listing in the Findings/Scoring section (the heart of the CAP Analysis Model) for a complete listing of the findings made by this investigation area. Sexual Immorality (S) - 82 out of 100 Aside from a couple items of posterior "humor", the only sexually oriented content found was a long sequence of an adolescent boy running around a rest home wearing only his briefs. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 96 out of 100 One boy lip synched a song that included drinking and drunkenness. Offense to God (O) - 82 out of 100 God's name was abused twice in the teen-popular three-syllable sentence with God's name trailing it. [Deut. 5:11] Rodrick tried his best to look gothic. And twice Rodrick raised the "rock" hand gesture. This hand gesture was started by the hard rock industry. It makes sense that an evil gesture be adopted by the hard rock industry since such a maneuver is of the rebellious nature. Little do many know that such a hand gesture is also used as a sign of recognition between Satanists. It is called the mano cornuto. Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 No murders or suicides were found. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE ***Selected Scriptures of Armour against the influence of the entertainment industry*** As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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(The objective heart of the CAP Analysis Model, independent of and insulated from the Summary / Commentary section.)  Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 40 out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - Zero out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 82 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 96 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 82 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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