The
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Directed
by Stephen Chbosky
Starring:
Logan
Grade: B+ [79]
In a world of exaggerated, simplified archetypes in cinematic portrayals of high
school, it’s thoroughly refreshing to watch a film whereby students are expressed
as actual human beings. This is the case with ‘Wallflower,’ which, with the
help of confident performances from Watson and Miller, and a knockout leading
turn from Lerman, details the interdependence of friendship through the
tentative, personal annals of self-worth. While it’s true that the film’s
structure feels as if its burdened central character is being heaped upon (as
well as the audience) the beautifully layered routes toward connection
ingratiate this sprawling sense of 90s youth with “Dazed and Confused”-style
incision. Films with this much feeling simply aren't made anymore.
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