Monday, December 2, 2013

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Stephen Chbosky, 2012)
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Rating: Q=6, P=6 / Average OJ
Scale 1=3, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=3, Scale 4=3

Coming of Age, High School, Coping, Complex Relationships

This film had a nice balance of drama and comedy, light-heartedness and serious subject matter. Each character felt real and much of the time I was drawn back into my years as a teenager. It's amazing to me that no matter your particular situation, era, or group of friends, everyone seems to go through the same rites of passage, the same trials, scenes...growing up: it is the same but different.

I recommend this film to anyone who loves a good high school movie but especially to those who like a bit more substance, too. Oh, and great music!
 
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