"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a film adaptation of a popular novel bearing the same name. The story centers on Charlie (Logan Lerman), an unpopular high school freshman seeking to connect with anyone at his school though only finding a connection with his English teacher Mr. Anderson (Paul Rudd). Eventually Charlie befriends seniors Patrick (Ezra Miller) and Sam (Emma Watson), who take him under their wing and into their social group. Charlie flourishes with his new friends though a troubling secret from his past threatens his well-being.
I confess that I have not read the novel so this review has to be strictly based on the film. I found the casting to be great and felt that Lerman, Miller, and Watson were strong in their respective roles. The story is really thoughtful and though I'm not sure most high school students are as introspective as the characters in the film I think the script works. The dialogue is honest and thoughtful. I liked that the characters weren't one-dimensional but rather fleshed out in a way that the typical "coming of age" story isn't always. The soundtrack complements the movie really well.
The acting is great and the story is thoughtful - A-
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