Right then where do I start with the perks of being a wallflower? Well to be honest I was surprised and delighted in equal measure. This is not your typical American coming of age drama involving the usual suspects of jocks, popular kids, disenfranchised but loveable characters figuring out their way through high school. A likeable, talented cast with a story that tackles some complex and gritty issues is supplemented by some amazing cinematography. Add a scintillating soundtrack and you have got yourself a decent film. This delivers in spades.
Set in 1991, Charlie played by Logan Lerman is a 16 year old with a troubled past who is still coming to terms with the suicide of his best friend. Charlie is a freshman and promising writer who is a loner desperate to make a friend when he runs Into Patrick (played by Ezra Miller in a decent performance) at a high school college football game. Patrick an extrovert, introduces him to his step sister Sam ( Emma Watson) and a world of friendships and new experiences for the shy but likeable Charlie. With his new found group of friends he embarks on a fresh chapter in his life but soon discovers he is not alone when it comes to a troubled childhood...
The story is directed by Stephen Chobosky who wrote the novel. An intelligent, sensitive take on a young man trying to find his place in the world is supplemented by a well chosen cast. Emma Watson shines and there are great support performances throughout. Paul Rudd as the encouraging school teacher fits the bill in what is a straight role as opposed to the many comedic turns he is better known for. The feeling I got from watching this film is that the cast got on really well and this translates onscreen. Make no mistake this is an enjoyable flick which may just surprise you.
Definitely worth a watch, maybe not a big box office seller but rather a slow burner which has an art house quality about it which I feel will do rather well.
Ger Cooney
Set in 1991, Charlie played by Logan Lerman is a 16 year old with a troubled past who is still coming to terms with the suicide of his best friend. Charlie is a freshman and promising writer who is a loner desperate to make a friend when he runs Into Patrick (played by Ezra Miller in a decent performance) at a high school college football game. Patrick an extrovert, introduces him to his step sister Sam ( Emma Watson) and a world of friendships and new experiences for the shy but likeable Charlie. With his new found group of friends he embarks on a fresh chapter in his life but soon discovers he is not alone when it comes to a troubled childhood...
The story is directed by Stephen Chobosky who wrote the novel. An intelligent, sensitive take on a young man trying to find his place in the world is supplemented by a well chosen cast. Emma Watson shines and there are great support performances throughout. Paul Rudd as the encouraging school teacher fits the bill in what is a straight role as opposed to the many comedic turns he is better known for. The feeling I got from watching this film is that the cast got on really well and this translates onscreen. Make no mistake this is an enjoyable flick which may just surprise you.
Definitely worth a watch, maybe not a big box office seller but rather a slow burner which has an art house quality about it which I feel will do rather well.
Ger Cooney
