A character in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

Frank quotes from Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

Steve Zahn

Tied for 5th most-quoted character in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011): in 4 of its 42 quotes
Most scenes with: Rodrick Heffley (4), Susan Heffley (4), Greg (3)

Scenes with Frank

4 scenes
[The Heffley family in their cartoon drawings pull up in their car in the Rocket Rollers Roller Rink's parking lot] [steps out, looks up at the sign]

Seventh grader. Sounds a lot better than sixth grader.

[steps out of the car and closes the door; sighs]

This is a "Greg thing." I don't see why I had to come.

Because, Rodrick, this is a family event, and like it or not, you're part of the Heffley family.

Frank

Yeah. That and we already paid for your ticket.

[notices that it is almost 8:00]

I'm going in. [to Rowley] Cover me!

Bill
[Greg scooches towards Holly; Just then, the lights dim, and "Always" by Atlantic Starr begins playing] [over P.A.]

All rockers and hardcore skaters off the rink, unless you're lookin' for love. It's time for Couples Skate!

I'm making my move. [prepares to tap Holly on the shoulder]

Bill
[over P.A.]

STOP!!!! [The music stops; Greg turns around] Enough of that total lameness! Who's ready to ROCK?! Yeah! [plays the intro to "Cut Throat" by Kittie]

[makes the "Double Horns" sign with both hands]

Whoo!

[Greg stares at Rodrick in disbelief. Rodrick smiles evilly]

Come on, let's get outta here. Come on. [she and her friends exit the rink]

[A crowd of violent teenagers enter the rink. They brutally bump into others knocking them over] [panicking]

What're we gonna do?!

Stay calm. All we have to do is just stay here.

[Two teenagers grab Rowley and start dragging him along. Rowley screams]

Rowley! Hang on!

[screaming]

WHOOOOOOOA!!!

[Greg tries to rescue Rowley, but another teenager knocks him flat on his face. As Greg picks himself up, the sound of a record scratching is heard and the music comes to an abrupt stop] [over P.A.]

GREG HEFFLEY! This is your mother! Everything is going to be okay. Stay where you are, and your father is going to come rescue you. I repeat, everything is going to be okay. Okay, here he comes. Here comes Frank. I see him. He's on his way. Okay.

[Dad struts out into the middle of the rink and picks Greg up, carrying him off]

Dad!

Frank

I know, I know.

[Holly's friends giggle, but Holly isn't amused] [over P.A.]

Okay. Alright. Everyone, go back to skating!

Frank
[As Dad sets Greg back on his feet, everyone resumes skating]

You all right?

Yeah.

[Rodrick approaches]

Hey, Romeo. How'd it go with the new girl?

[grunts and lunges at Rodrick, screaming]

WHOOOA!!!!

Taylor
[Greg lands onto Taylor's birthday cake. Rodrick laughs. Greg picks himself up off the smashed cake, his face covered in frosting] [lividly; to Greg]

You ruined my birthday! You jerk!

[Frank turns on the camera and the TV screen shows a photo of Rodrick pouring soda in a cup fountain with his party friends watching and is surprised]

Oh my God.

Frank
[turns to Rodrick, curious]

Rodrick, can you explain what you're doing in this photo?

That's not me.

Frank

That's not you?

Nope.

Frank

Okay. How 'bout these? [scrolls through his camera showing more photos of Rodrick's house party; Susan is shocked and horrified as she puts her hand over her heart; then sets the camera down as it stops on the last photo of Greg and Rowley; angrily to Rodrick] I can't believe that you had a PARTY!

Greg, you told me it was a couple of kids, a band rehearsal!

Frank

Wait, Susan, you knew about this?

Yes. Yes, I knew.

[shocked, to Greg]

Wha...? You told Mom?!

Frank

I knew they had a party!

It slipped out, but I took it back!

My instincts told me you weren't being honest! I should've trusted my instincts!

Frank

Wait! You knew about this, but you didn't tell me about it?

I still protected you! I threw Mom off your scent!

Great job. She has no idea!

Frank

We are supposed to be a team against them!

They were getting along so well I let it blind me to the truth!

Why were you taking pictures?!

It was so crazy that morning, I forgot we took the pictures.

So I let it slide. And I am so sorry. Oh, God. It feels so good to get that out. [points to the bathroom door] I haven't been able to look at that bathroom door for 2 weeks!

Frank

I knew that door had a lock on it! And everybody was trying to make me feel like I was losing my mind!

Mr. Salz
[Mr. Salz & Mrs. Kohan walk to the front door, about to leave]

We’re- We’re just gonna let ourselves out. I wouldn’t wanna write a column about this. [closes the door]

Frank

I'm going upstairs. To a bathroom that has a lock on it, and no one can tell me that it doesn't. [walks away]

[to her sons]

I have to go talk to your father. [sighs] I will deal with you boys, later. [walks off]

Rodrick, I really didn't tell her! I mean maybe, sort of, but I made a deal with her and we had a really good time and...

You're my brother. But you'll never be my friend. [walks upstairs]

[Frank and Susan wait unhappily in the hallway as Greg and Rodrick slowly come down the stairs]

Your father I have talked, and we've decided on your punishment.

Frank

Greg, you're grounded for two weeks. Also, no video games for two weeks.

Rodrick, you may only drive to and from school for the next month. As the ringleader, you are also grounded for a month.

Mom, I'm sorry, and I won't do it again.

I know you won't. And to make sure, we're also not allowing you to perform in the talent show.

[shocked]

What? No. No, you can't do that, ground me for a year, I don't care, but you have to let me play in that show! This could be my big break.

I'm sorry.

[upset]

Dad, come on, this isn't fair. I just got Bill in the band!

Frank

Actually, Rodrick, that doesn't help your case. Bill's kind of a jerk.

[Rodrick gives a silent "What?"]

Our decision is final.

[Greg looks silently at Rodrick; upset with his punishment, goes upstairs, and Greg follows along] [whispers to Greg]

You are so dead.

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