The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Hello Everyone! This weekend I finally had the opportunity to watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I constantly came across the film but never made an attempt to sit down and actually watch it.  Let me tell you that I have been missing out! This film was simply outstanding in so many aspects. I was told the movie was great but then again people are always saying that about every movie. The plot twist the film presents is just spectacular!

The movie is about Charlie who is a social outcast. It’s his first year in high school and he is lost until he encounters two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who introduce him to the “real world”. All three of these character possess a unique personality. This is primarily because they have had a significant event in their life that has shaped their character. Notably, Charlie is traumatized from an early event in his life. You can clearly see this is in his character. He understands people very well. In every occasion, he puts the happiness of others above his happiness. He has the gift of observing and understanding. Somehow, all three of these characters manage to create an everlasting friendship.

I could easily relate to this film because I know what it feels like to be a freshman in High School. We all do. It’s a time when we feel awkward and lost. This film also addresses some of the controversies we face in society today such as homosexuality, drugs, religious beliefs, and teenage sex. I appreciated the fact that they addressed these issues because not many are brave enough to talk about such sensitive topics.

As for the technicality of this film, there is not much to criticize. I thought the way the director presented the story was smooth. The important moments were highlighted by adjusting the lighting and the music. By the way, the music was extraordinary. I thought the music was also a way for the characters to express themselves. You can tell a lot about a person by the choice of their music. Moreover, throughout the film Charlie had flashbacks which explained his traumatizing experience. I thought this was a clever way to expose the truth.

Overall, I would highly recommend all of you to watch this film. IT IS AMAZING!!!!! You won’t regret it. Hands down 5 out 5 stars. 



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