The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

PG-13

2012

1h 43m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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Socially awkward Charlie is a wallflower watching from the sidelines, until a pair of charismatic seniors take him under their wing.

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Critics Consensus

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a heartfelt and sincere adaptation that's bolstered by strong lead performances.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

09/01/2018

This is boring, and it's partly that believability thing. How many alienated outsiders do you have to gather together before they become insiders? Alternatively, they are all so good-looking, smart and well-heeled, they are winners, surely.

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Violet Lucca

Film Comment Magazine

06/28/2013

"Like real teenagers, Watson and Miller convincingly move from glowing objects of desire to comic relief to deeply troubled human beings."

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

11/29/2012

4/5

I think for a first film this guy who wrote the book and has adapted it for the screen has done a terrific job and I really found these characters sympathetic.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 23

5/5

In not following the status quo and for being more honest than angst-ridden, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is an extremely soulful and satisfying challenge for the normally fluffy or unrealistic high school setting of movies.

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José C. Donayre Guerrero

EscribiendoCine

02/12/2024

8/10

A very lively film whose ending gives a sensation of leaving behind a youth that, although dramatic, love-filled and happy, is never permanent. [Full review in Spanish]

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Michael Cuby

them.

10/03/2022

It can sometimes be hard to watch a film adaptation of one of your favorite teenage books because, too often, they fail to live up to the brilliance of the page. Luckily, this was not the case for the 2012 adaptation...

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Kezia T

@illalwaysbeakezia 9h

This movie has got to be one of the greatest movies of all time. The depth it goes into is just a chef's kiss. And if you don't like it, you just don't understand it.

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James E.

@JamesE167 Mar 2

Fairly generic and full of stereotypes, but something about it is charming and special that makes this film feel like a diamond in a sea of its genre.

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Alexa C

@alexahailey Feb 23

Love love love this movie. I’ve watched it three times and i’m still obsessed. Charlie is pretty relatable and it’s another reason why I love this movie so much. Definitely deserves to be seen by everyone at least once.

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GM 1

@GM1918 Feb 23

At first I thought that it was a regular high school romance with the main character switching from being bullied to finding love but the movie is not about that at all . It is really worth watching it , getting another perspective of things and people with an interesting yet beautiful ending .

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Jay W

Feb 23

I look at this film at two different levels. First, I can remember being an awkward high schooler. I even made a mixtape or two. Second, I have the perspective of a high school teacher. I appreciate how the movie highlights the impact a good teacher can have on a student. Paul Rudd plays the teacher, he recognizes Logan Lerman is knowledgeable about English but doesn’t like to speak out. Rudd doesn't pressure him into being more extroverted, he accepts him as he is. The group dynamic they establish in the film feels very real to life. A high school friend group can quickly go from best friends to worst enemies. On the downside, there are various emotional beats that feel unjustified or completely ignored. There are plot points that are more explored in the book that the movie just glazes pass. Be prepared, this movie isn't all that funny, nor is it particularly romantic. It is just a whole lot of drama, so get ready for that.

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Gemma A.

@gemma33 Feb 14

I love this movie so much it has a special place in my heart if you haven’t watched it I 100 percent recommend it’s so deep and covers topics like r@p3, what it’s like to be lgbtq, depression and etc 10/10 movie <3

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Stephen Chbosky

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Logan Lerman

Charlie

Emma Watson

Sam

Ezra Miller

Patrick

Mae Whitman

Mary Elizabeth

Kate Walsh

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Synopsis

Socially awkward Charlie is a wallflower watching from the sidelines, until a pair of charismatic seniors take him under their wing.

Director: Stephen Chbosky
Producer: Lianne Halfon, Russell Smith, John Malkovich
Screenwriter: Stephen Chbosky
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Mr. Mudd
Rating: PG-13 (All Involving Teens|A Fight|Sexual References|Drug and Alcohol Use|Mature Thematic Material|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 12, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.7M
Runtime: 1h 43m

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