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    Written September 29, 2012

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    by windsurgeon

    Feel good movie about the trials of teenage life, and being on the fringe.Watson and Miller do a very good job. Leeman's role is tough.....but he pulls it off with a solid performance. Extensive, varied soundtrack with some good tunes which are not necessarily chart-toppers. Good message for life. Enjoyed the movie.

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    Written September 22, 2012

    definitely seeing this again

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    If you read the book as I have, then you'll really love the movie. Even if you didn't, you'll love it anyway. The author of the novel writing and directing the film was a huge plus. The passion he had for bringing his vision to the big screen helped set it apart from your typical coming of age story.

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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.

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    Written October 7, 2012

    Best Movie of 2012

    by mattsredshirt

    Just saw this movie. All I can say is this movie is one of the best I've ever seen. Definitely going to see it again. It was completely awesome and all the actors/actresses did a rly rly good job!

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 6, 2012

    worth the time

    by vizwords

    It was engaging. Didn't want to leave to go to the bathroom. I cared about the characters. It was fun and emotional. A little unrealistic or overplayed at times, but it is fiction. Definitely worth a watch.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 6, 2012

    Bittersweet but one of the best movies of the year!

    by MoviefanLucas

    This movie was a huge suprise i expected a cute movie but woah this was really emotional and sad at parts! I'll start off by saying the cast is awesome and the acting is top notch. now that i got that out the way another thing that this movie has iis that it is a smart high school comedy most high school comedys are just over the top and crazy but this movie was so grounded and emotional and i liked that. I also liked how they gave you hints of charlieschildhood throughout the movie and at the end boom connects and ties up all the loose ends and this movie actually is really accurate and modern because a lot of things that are in this movie still actually happen today in schools unlike some movies were bullys do things that are "old school" . Paul rudd was so different in this movie he's usually the funny guy but he was so serious and i limed his role because it shows that he's not juat the funny man!. I would give this a 8.5/10

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 6, 2012

    Touching and Beautiful

    by Justright1947

    I did not know this book, but I was so touched by this tale of high school misfits that I think at this point it is the best movie I have seen this year. I saw this based on Anderson Cooper's recommendation on his talk show. Logan Lerrnan was such a fully defined, disturbed 16 years old that his scenes were tissue talkers. This young actor brought such pathos and depth to the character that Oscar should be looking his way. The other actors defined thier characters brilliantly.
    The music was wonderful, but I still cannot find out who sing the opening song to the film..lovely song reminiscent of edgy Everly Brothers. This is not your typical coming of age made for tv drama, this is an excellent piece of work, sometimes heartbreaking and often joyous. I loved this movie. Kudos to the Director...

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    Written October 8, 2012

    Beautiful Depiction of the Book

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    This movie was perfect. I'm so happy I got to see it and that the author directed it. It was so beautiful it brought me to tears, just like the novel did. I'm sure i'm going to go see it again. I'm still thinking about it. I loved it. Please go, I reccomend reading the book first; but definitely a must see...

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    Written September 30, 2012

    GO OUT AND SEE IT!!!!

    by jr1677

    The perks was fantastic... I'm so glad it was directed by the author himself. It could have not been done better. I cried, laughed, and felt the characters pain. MUST GO SEE!!!!

    • 11 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 23, 2012

    A+

    by melissa2487

    I have to give 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' an A+. This movie looked good but nothing I was running to see. I went to see it and it was just amazing. Definitely hilarious and definitely a tearjerker. The whole movie was very inspiring! I thought all the acting was completely natural. As an outsider at school, I wish I had these friends. The lead guy (Logan Lerman) was just great! The movie actually had a plot and there was a twist at the end that I didn't expect. I also loved how it was set in 1991 - pre technology. It reminds me of how much better the world was then without all those stupid cell phones. Now I didn't read the book so I can't comment on how it compares but the movie is great! I recommend it all the way and I'd definitely see it again.

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    Written November 3, 2012

    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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    If you've read The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobsky, then you know that this film could be either Fantastic or Absolutely Dreadful. Mr. Chobsky himself wrote the screenplay so I think you can guess at how it turned out. If you loved the movies The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire, then this movie is a Must-See! The acting was superb and the writing was very close to the novel. This is most certainly the next-best teen movie.

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    Written October 27, 2012

    Wanted to buy the DVD as soon as it was over!

    by trovato14

    We see a lot of movies, and while having a cocktail after the film, my wife and i agreed that this was the best movie we've seen in 2012.

    For anyone who has ever felt out of place, felt like they didn't belong, were uncomfortable at a party, had problems with their friends, basically any coming of age issue...this is for you. Great acting, well written, and just all around endearing. I wanted to watch it again, right after we walked out of the theater.

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    Written October 9, 2012

    Perks of Being a Wallflower

    by jenanleila

    Heartbreakingly tender story of the almost unbearable pain and ecstasy of being a teenager - especially resonant for those carrying into teenhood a heavy emotional load from childhood. If you are past teenhood, it will bring you straight back. Beautifully written, acted, and directed. See it, see it, see it!

    • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 15, 2012

    Unbelievable..

    by Supersonic7

    From start to finish it is evident that "Perks" doesn't try to be some huge, over-produced, money hungry monster. It was made for those who are in love with the book, and it is an excellent portrayal.

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    Written October 19, 2012

    Go, go and go, share the love, learn from this...so many

    by setmedic

    Have experienced this and MORE, so how being bullied can be tuff and molested(by a close relative, not by a dirty old man with a bag of candy). Take friends, NOT for young kids. Enjoy

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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