The Perks of Being a Wallflower

One of the most compelling films about the trials and tribulations of growing up I've ever seen. The central trio of Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller is absolutely perfect. All three of them play the roles as if they were tailor-made for them. And the soundtrack, dominated by David Bowie, feels like it's from a dreamland. It was really great! (90%) (28/09/2020)

I didn't believe that an American teenage advert for cotton candy could have any impact on me, but this one really packed a punch. It's just another variation on a theme that's been done hundreds of times, and as the closing credits roll we find that we haven't seen anything surprising or soul-deep, but the way this story about the importance of friendship is filmed won me over and delivered several wonderful scenes that I can't get out of my head – I thoroughly enjoyed all of the confrontations between Lerman and Emma Watson thanks to their natural acting style. A little great film, there is no other way to call it. 85% (15/07/2013)

A deft mix of hipster, gay friendly teen comedy with a few surprising dramatic moments on top. A club of shelved super-smart teenagers who most of the time behave like adults, if not better, but that fits the overall feel good vibe of the film. You could say there's no pure essence of perfection, but there's no shit either, and hand on heart, when David Bowie comes on full blast in that one fateful scene, that's the fourth star. We are infinite. (27/02/2023)

I registered The Perks of Being a Wallflower a few months back and figured I needed to see it as soon as possible. After watching it, I said, "Wonderful!". An incredibly sweet, touching and enjoyable film in all respects that gently caresses the soul and warms the heart considerably. The young actors were all great and perfectly inhabited their roles: Logan Lerman was shyness and cuteness personified in human form, Emma Watson is no longer the nerdy girl from Harry Potter for me, but the free-spirited Sam, and Ezra Miller got me perhaps even more than in We Need to Talk About Kevin (it will be interesting to see how his acting develops further). The music was impeccable, the writing was very strong (I need to read the book!), and the inclusion of my favorite (unnamed) musical was the icing on a wholesome cake that mirrors the woes and joys of a generation of teenagers dealing with real issues - not like many other teen movies. I haven't been this emotionally affected and yet pleasantly attuned within this genre in a long time. (20/12/2012)

Emma Watson is an actress who is one of those who tries to break out of the mold. I think the film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is exactly what could mean this breakthrough. The girl, who also changed her hairstyle for certainty, will no longer be seen only as Hermione, but also as someone who is quite a good actress. She definitely proves that in the role of Sam. But a lot can be attributed to the film she chose. It's good that she chose it because this is not just another teen romance, of which there are too many. This is a well-thought-out teen romance, which is also shot in a way that touches you in the right places. No, gentlemen, I am of course referring to that organ where some of your emotions hide. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2013/02/charlieho-mala-tajemstvi-2012-80.html (22/03/2013)