'Ah' to be a Wallflower

'Ah' to be a Wallflower

       Based on the book written by Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a movie about an introverted freshman trying to find a place in high school. Having a hard time following in the footsteps of his two older siblings and recovering from a tragic year, Charlie, played by Logan Lerman, finds condolence and friendship in two senior step siblings played by Emma Wattson and Ezra Miller. In a series of letters written to a secret pen pal, Charlie describes his experience that he had throughout the school year with the two siblings that included the heartbreaks of relationships, the ups and downs of friendships, and the struggles of growing up and leaving home. Charlie is forced to face his past when his newly founded friends leave for college that puts a light on the thoughts, feelings, and flashes of memories that puzzled movie views throughout the movie.   

       I would give this movie 4.5 stars out of 5. This move seems to have it all, a strong story line with a little bit of humor and emotion. The author found a way to capture a character everyone could relate to and that reminded them of their high school days. The main character, Logan Lerman, makes you feel as though you are experiencing each emotion and feeling with him. In this role, Emma Watson plays a more serious role from her well known role in the Harry Potter series. From this role, she has proven that she could break herself away from Hermione and play a more serious character. This movie is defiantly one that should be seen in theaters and even seen again when it come out on DVD.

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