

A chase through the nursing home ensues, but he manages to get back to the room. He gives some to Greg, but Greg's pants get wet during a game, and he is forced to change in the women's restroom, where he is accused of being a peeping tom. Greg assists Rowley with his magic act, but Frank suspects that the boys are hiding something.Īt the nursing home with Grandpa, Rodrick reveals to Greg that the board games contain "mom bucks" they can use back at home. Greg meets his bandmates from Löded Diper, who are entering a talent show.


Greg becomes impatient but is calmed down when Rodrick teaches him how to play the drums. Rodrick teaches Greg about his "Rodrick Rules," which involve getting things done without making an effort. Greg demands that Rodrick give him advice in return for helping clean up the party. The brothers quickly clean up the house and switch the bathroom door with Rodrick's door, which has "Rodrick Rules" written on it. Rodrick begs Greg to help him clean up, and after some persuasion, Greg agrees only if his brother treats him better from now on. They receive a call from Susan, informing them that Manny is coming home early. In the morning, they are released, and Greg rickrolls the party-goers and confronts Rodrick. Greg unscrews the doorknob, takes pictures of the party, and plans to use them as blackmail against his brother. However, Greg and Rowley get locked in the basement before the party, unaware of Rodrick's manipulation. Greg, happy that his brother is taking an interest in him, makes sure everything is perfect. Rodrick sees this as an opportunity to host a party and manipulates Greg and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, into setting up the party for him. One weekend, Susan and Frank Heffley inform their sons that they are going away, and Manny is staying over at their grandmother's house. Despite this, Greg is willing to learn anything from Rodrick as long as they live under the same roof. In the story, Greg Heffley talks about the benefits of having an older brother but wishes that his brother, Rodrick Heffley, would treat him better. While he loves to torment Greg, he ultimately has a deep affection for his younger brother. A spikey-haired high school student, Rodrick is lazy and undisciplined and spends way too much time practicing with his rock band, Löded Diper. The riotous antics of angst-ridden, disaster-prone, middle school student Greg Heffley continue in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” focusing this time around on his complicated relationship with older brother Rodrick. 6 Changes from the Book and 2011 Live-Action Film.
