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    Written November 2, 2012

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    by Siri_Moo

    This movie is one that will stick with me for a very long time. Memorable characters that many of us can relate to and excellent portrayals by the actors involved. I've seen this film 3 times already and I could watch it again. I haven't read the book yet, but I plan to soon.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 21, 2012

    Perks of Being a Wallflower is an Emotional Ride!

    by crobinlyons

    Let me preface this review by saying I'm a 40-something adult and the mother of teenagers. That being said, I loved this movie. It was poignant, heart-breaking, funny, and sweet. I can't remember experiencing such an emotional ride in the movie theater in a long time. These kids are dealing with adult issues and somehow finding their way through the chaos of wounded pasts and uncertain futures. I loved it and I hated that I was a wreck when I left the movie theater. Yes, I cried. And I don't like crying in public. But I adored the movie. Unfortunately, because of the deep issues these kids deal with, I'm not quite comfortable letting my teenagers see this movie alone. Noticed I said comfortable. No, I wouldn't stop them if they wanted to see it. Although, I'm not sure they'll be interested. This might be more of a movie for girls of a certain age even though the main protagonist is a boy. I'm not sure. All in all, I loved the movie. The author is masterful. Now I need to read the book!

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 21, 2012

    Epic

    by tenisha524

    The perks of being a wall flower is amazing. Ezra miller just keeps surprising me on how awesome he is every time I watch a film he's in.

    • 14 out of 24 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 6, 2012

    I can't say enough about this movie.

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    I haven't seen a movie like this in a long time. It is absolutely incredible. The entire cast is exactly how I pictured them to be when I read the book. You feel everything right along with the characters, and the story is extremely touching. GO SEE IT!!! Worth every penny.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 22, 2012

    Wonderful poignant story!

    by natco747

    This is a wonderful story dealing with the very troubling topic of sexual abuse of a very young boy by a family member and the heartwrenching consequences it creates for him in his developmental teen years. The characters are well defined and clear in the story they tell and the emotions they evoke in the viewer. The humor, dark at times, and the pathos intertwine and unraevel on the teen years stage of acceptance, peer pressure and the formation of relationships..

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 12, 2013

    Inspiring, it will move your heart, the cast is Stellar !

    by sheilarockey1

    perfect movie for everyone, young and old, it is an epic story of a tradegy, yet during the telling of it, the goodness of fellow human beings reaffirm that we are never alone, and that love and compassion is the core to life, and life's events. A MUST SEE !!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 31, 2012

    Quirky Movie

    by sirbosk1

    The only reason i went to this movie and I had to go out of my way to do it, was to see Emma Watson. She made the movie worth it. It was a pretty strange movie, overall. A movie about a despirately confused boy who finds help and friendship that helps him through some pretty horrible challenges in his life.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 15, 2012

    This Film, a Wallflower, is Not!

    by IWantMyMoneysWorth

    Exquisitely written, cast, and acted film which, over the course of one high school year, follows the various interactions amongst a group of individually very different but closely bonded friends, the newest to the group is our introverted protagonist who we increasingly learn has been long tormented by a dark but not immediately clear event from his childhood involving his deceased aunt, the true drama of which (? . . . our little secret?) is tastefully underdone. The screenplay, editing, dialog, and especially the fine acting make it all quite real and poignant. A fine film which rises to that rarely achieved gold standard of an entertaining and well crafted story-telling which, in the end, lifts one?s spirit.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 3, 2012

    Teenagers should see this!

    by suemarie

    Fantastic movie about teenagers during the school year. It shows how difficult it can be to be different and to try to make friends. The main character has a heartbreaking story and he finds help from his new friends.
    The soundtrack is great and Paul Rudd has an uncredited role as a teacher we all wish we had.
    Good for all ages over 10 or so.

    • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 7, 2012

    Exceptional, Thoroughly Engaging...Look For This One At The Oscars.

    by Alon Patterson

    Among the more than 250 films I've seen on screen this year, this one is among the best. The screenplay here is extremely well executed by this cast. Frankly, this film lacks nothing I can think of. It's a great story, emotionally charged, filled to brimming with rich characters, deep and skillfully crafted. Emma Watson picked a good platform from which to launch an adult film career. Potter will soon be a distant memory for her if she maintains this momentum. See this film. You won't be disappointed.

    • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 24, 2012

    Touching and Uplifting

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    Made me feel like I was back in high school without coming across as trite or overdone. The acting was excellent and so was the music. Reminded me of Garden State a bit. See my full review at: [BLOCKED WEBSITE]

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 23, 2012

    This movie reminded me how painful high school was!

    by pedsarq

    We were all awkward freshmen and cool seniors once upon a time. This movie nails the high school experience and will bring back some wonderfully painful memories. There's plenty of music, partying, first-time sex, and abuse in this movie. Go see it because you'll get to relive some of those experience while watching a terrifically crafted film.

    • 15 out of 26 found this review helpful.
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    Written September 23, 2012

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO SEE THIS

    by WatchItandReviewIt

    Logan Lerman needs an Oscar for this. The movie needs tons of Oscars for this. Perks of Being a Wallflower is by far the best book to movie adaptation I have ever seen. The acting is amazing. The storyline is as fantastic as it was in the book. I absolutely love it. It's one of my favorite movies now. It deserves every penny and every award it will earn in the future. Will not disappoint fans of the book at all!

    • 62 out of 120 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 4, 2012

    One of the best movies I have ever seen

    by surfmontauk

    Slowly this movie creeps into you, moving you slightly until midway through you are completely entrenched in the plot and the characters. I have not been moved from a movie such as this since American Beauty or Big Fish. At the end of the film I actually took perspective on my own life in deciphering what trivial matters I needed to give up on and try and be the person I once was. A truly spectacular movie that anyone who wants to lead a full life should run to go see!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 10, 2012

    Breathtaking!!!

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    There a few movies that really make you feel soo many emotions, all in such a good way!!!
    Go see this movie if its playing near you, its is a real treat!!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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sarahfoeckler .......But it was a hopeful kind of sad. The kind of sad that just takes time." -The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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RaeganJewel I just remembered I finally watched The Perks of being A Wallflower last night. Seriously the most perfect movie. #emmawatson #loganlerman

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JassDal Perks of Being a Wallflower. Wow. So many emotions for a little book. I loved it. Now, onto 3 Willows by Ann Brashares.

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Set Visit 10 Things We Learned From the Set Find out ten things we learned from our set visit with Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller and Emma Watson! Exclusive Cast Interview Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Johnny Simmons, Nina Dobrev and author/writer/director Stephen Chbosky talk about being a wallflower in high school.