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- 2012
- PG-13
- Summit Entertainment
- 1 h 43 m
- 2012
- PG-13
- Summit Entertainment
- 1 h 43 m
Summary The Perks of Being a Wallflower captures the dizzying highs and crushing lows of growing up. (Summit Entertainment)
Directed By: Stephen Chbosky
Written By: Stephen Chbosky
- 2012
- PG-13
- Summit Entertainment
- 1 h 43 m
- 2012
- PG-13
- Summit Entertainment
- 1 h 43 m
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
67
8.5
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Summary The Perks of Being a Wallflower captures the dizzying highs and crushing lows of growing up. (Summit Entertainment)
Directed By: Stephen Chbosky
Written By: Stephen Chbosky
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 Critic Reviews
67
64% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
33% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 36 Critic Reviews
67
64% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
33% Mixed
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
I adore The Perks of Being a Wallflower for its honest, unsentimental feel, which gets stretched a bit in the revelatory finale, but by then I didn't mind.
It offers the rare pleasure of an author directing his own book, and doing it well. No one who loves the book will complain about the movie, and especially not about its near-ideal casting.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 704 User Ratings
8.5
89% Positive
626 Ratings
626 Ratings
7% Mixed
50 Ratings
50 Ratings
4% Negative
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 704 User Ratings
8.5
89% Positive
626 Ratings
626 Ratings
7% Mixed
50 Ratings
50 Ratings
4% Negative
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" invites us into a world of poignant self-discovery and genuine human connection, and at its heart, lies the transformative performances of Logan Lerman and Emma Watson. Lerman's portrayal is a revelation, capturing the essence of a quiet observer navigating the complexities of adolescence. His emotive depth draws us into the emotional landscape of the story, making his character's journey our own.
Emma Watson, stepping beyond her iconic role in the Harry Potter series, breathes new life into her character, infusing it with a refreshing authenticity. Her portrayal resonates with a sense of growth and individuality, allowing her to seamlessly transition from a magical world to the realities of teenage life. Watson's performance is a testament to her versatility as an actress, and her chemistry with Lerman adds an additional layer of depth to the narrative.
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A classic coming of age movie. Among the five best ever made, it has a deep, emotional element that strikes at nostalgia and at the heart. It incorporates a good amount of relatable high school stereotypes while keeping iconic scenes and music, like come on Eileen. A great movie that will stick with you long after the viewing is over.
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The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a sweet surprise, a funny, touching terrific and quite wonderful movie that gets it all right about the joys and heartbreaks of growing up circa 1991.
As Sam, the wayward stepsister of Charlie's sardonic friend Patrick (Ezra Miller), Watson doesn't lose her cool, or her warmth, in a role that might easily have devolved into terminal sappiness.
Logan Lerman delivers a career-making turn in this sweet, sincere film. It might not be a massive hit, but it will certainly ease a few paths through the awkwardness of adolescence.
Chbosky surrounds his hurting characters with the cinematic equivalent of a hug circle – which is sweet, but rather antithetical to tension-building.
A risible, somewhat revolting piece of pop martyrdom, made for and isolated to the damaged middle class.
A solid if not standard coming-of-age story that's centered around teens with heavy past trauma. While there may not be much that's truly memorable about The Perks of Being a Wallflower, it does provide enough to keep you invested for a watch.
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Acting was good. paul rudd's acting was exceptional compared to his other performances .
Not bad bad not good either
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This movie was beautiful.
It brought tears to my eyes.
And if you know me,
this is very hard to do.
Rating: 10/10
If you want to ask me any questions about this movie,
Or any movie, please e-mail me at.....
****
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The issue with "Perks" is that it represents the same tired argument that this generation (probably *my* generation) trots out with ever-increasing arrogance. The system is wrong; and these "free" individuals are fighting, striving against it to liberate the world from conformity and materialism. Never mind that all these kids live above-average white privileged lives, EXACTLY the kind of thing postmodernism would have targeted before complaining about how capitalism and the "Top 40" ruined music. And the victories at the end of the movie don't redeem its narcissistic pessimism and misunderstood, "coming of age" angst. It would be notable for its terribleness were it not so derivative dullness.
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Production Company
Summit Entertainment,
Mr. Mudd
Release Date Sep 21, 2012
Duration 1 h 43 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline We accept the love we think we deserve.
Awards
Awards Circuit Community Awards
• 6 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 3 Wins & 5 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
