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.
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