We are infinite.
Emma Watson, Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller star in this adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's critically acclaimed coming-of-age novel. Introduced to a new school, introverted 15-year-old Charlie (Lerman) finds solace in two welcoming seniors (Watson and Miller). But when some harsh realities hit, Charlie must endure the trials of loss, love and his own shaky mentality.
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Stephen Chbosky adapts and directs his coming-of-age epistolary novel, resulting in a high school movie that’s emotional and engaging without being overly sentimental. Refusing to shirk the dark side of adolescence, Chbosky deals with themes of sex, death, drugs, dependency, abuse and identity – and not a sparkly vampire in sight. More
There’s plenty of humour amidst the teen awkwardness and angst, much courtesy of Mae Whitman, who owns the role of Mary Elizabeth: “a nice person underneath the parts of her that hate everybody.” In minor roles the adult supporting cast are great - especially Joan Cusack as Charlie's doctor and Paul Rudd as Mr. Anderson.
It’s the youngsters that impress, however. Logan Lerman charms as ‘Wallflower’ Charlie, American-accented Emma Watson is spot on as Sam, and Ezra Miller perfect as Patrick. All this and a cracking teen soundtrack, groovy 1990s period detail, solid unshowy direction and a script that makes the leap from page to screen with little of the raw emotional appeal of Charlie’s letters lost.
Like the book, the film attempts a sincere, moving and provocative portrayal of imperfect, uncertain young people. Some will find it too sweet, too soap-operatic or just too American, but with Charlie’s rallying cry of “we are infinite,” Perks joins The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook as a U.S. movie adaptation that does justice to its source material.
Perks may just become The Breakfast Club of new century teens, adding guts to the high school genre by attempting to portray the sickly sweet truth of teenage trials and tribulations - acne n’ all. Hide
The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is a sweet surprise, a funny, touching terrific and quite wonderful movie that gets it all right about the joys and heartbreaks of growing up circa 1991. Full review.
It offers the rare pleasure of an author directing his own book, and doing it well. No one who loves the book will complain about the movie, and especially not about its near-ideal casting. Full review.
An honest, affection-hooking, coming-of-age drama which proves that there is life beyond Hogwarts for Emma Watson. Full review.
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Perks deserves points for going beyond the typical coming-of-age drivel aimed at teens. Full review.
Logan Lerman delivers a career-making turn in this sweet, sincere film. It might not be a massive hit, but it will certainly ease a few paths through the awkwardness of adolescence. Full review.
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Heartfelt but rather generic. Full review.
will be interesting to see how Emma Watson does in this role. the trailer looks good, i like the sountrack.
This looks like a decent flick. Loved Juno, and Emma Watson's gonna go pretty far I reckon.
Ezra Miller is surely one of the most compelling actors of this new generation. He's captivating in every film he's in.
SO EXCITED! you must read the book first!
would love to see this. okay it comes out in the uk in October. would love to see this before xmas
It's out in the states. i really whant this Paul rudd, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Kate Walsh & Melanie Lynskey to name a few
Omg Vampire Diaries and harry potter lol
could this get any better?!
I cant wait for this movie, cant wait to see Nina Dobrev EEEmmaWWatson
Nina and emma in a film together can't wait to see it :)
read the book.it was awesome.can't wait to see the movie.wish i would hurry up and come out!
i need to see this :)
Logan Lerman is awesome in everything. Going to be a great movie
This movies NEEDS to hurry up and come out in New Zealand. I read the book ages ago and I fell in love with it.
yay its finally coming absolutelyloved the book :)
LOL harry potter, vampire diaries and percy jackson!
i wasnt sure if i wanted to watch this trailer but im happy i did. It looks really funny and an intresting movie to view
haven't read the book yet but i'm in love with this! and Emma Watson is awesome!
The perks of being a wall flower is an amazing books, the cast looks like it will do it justice
*book
One of my fave books of all time - this movie has to come to NZ!!
If this movie doesn't come out soon I will cry :c i need it now!
WOO! So excited!
Ezra Miller could be a major star one day
It's out in Aus, so when is it our turn! I've been waiting since OCTOBER,
come on get this out over here. the sneak peeks are great. i've been waiting since september to watch this movie. we better get it!
Come to New Zealand Perks of Being a Wallflower, come to New Zealand!
when is this coming to nz?
I LOVE LOVE the book and so i'm so so so excited. It's need to get here now!!!
I am honestly getting sick of waiting. By the time it comes to the movies here it will already be able to get on DVD. Come on NZ!
The book was perfect and the trailer gave me shivers..
Oh my god i cant wait! Nina Dobrev is his sister in the movie!
What makes New Zealand different to anywhere else? Why can't we get it. I mean really?
I can't wait to see this movie!!! looks soooo good :)
I've been waiting for Perks movie to come out in NZ cinemas for ages!!
Why is this not in New Zealand yet! We've had to wait for ages, bring it out already! Really want to see it!
CAN THIS PLEASE COME OUT ALREADY
Not fair! its all over Tumblr. Bring it out already pleassssssee!!
Seriously, the DVD is out in Feb anyway. F u NZ distributors. You suck
ive been waiting forevs
...i mean coME ON, HOW LONG DOES THIS TAKE?
looks great!
Seriously I NEED to see this movie!
Good movie honestly watch this shizz. annoying nz takes ages mannn
I NEED TO SEE THIS MOVIE! IM NOT EVEN LYING... TUMBLR MAKES ME WANT TO SEE THIS!!
This is everywhere on Tumblr! I NEED TO SEE THIS!!!
For all those eagerly awaiting... Wallflower now was a release date in NZ: April 4.
What a joke, i watched this in NOVEMBER in australia, how is it still a month away from being in NZ?! most countries have it on dvd now :(
DVD release date 22 may
It is awesome, we had sneak screenings in Dunedin :)
i am terribly excited to watch this, hopefully seeing this tommorow! slightly disappointed at the fact that it took so long.
This could be pretty fantastic, nicely put-together cast and it appears to have slightly original narrative.