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ReBirb: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller
Director: Stephen Chbosky
US Release Date: September 21, 2012
Most Recent Viewing: February 10th, 2018
image credit: fanpop.com

 Trying to maneuver your way through high school can be a daunting task. For freshman Charlie (Logan Lerman), he begins the countdown to graduation on day one, 1,305 days and counting. The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows Charlie through his first year of high school, making friends, finding love, and dealing with personal issues that can be devastating for anyone, much less a 15-year-old. 

 Lerman, Miller, and Watson (the latter two play step-siblings Patrick and Sam) have great chemistry, with supporting cast members Dylan McDermott, Kate Walsh, Paul Rudd, Nina Dobrev, and Mae Whitman make for a great ensemble. This is a must-see for anyone, showing that while high school can be rough, there is a light of the end of the tunnel, and it is infinite. 

 The Perks of Being a Wallflower is rated PG-13 for violence, drug use, and mature thematic material. Have you seen the film? Comment below, and as always, please be civil. 
-birb 

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