The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
”A shy freshman finds new friends in two seniors and learns about the real world.”
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Directed and written by Stephen Chbosky, based on his own best-seller, 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' is a love letter to all those who have been or are still misfits in school, but it also deals with complex psychological issues with sensitivity. Logan Lerman and Emma Watson's performances are solid, but no doubt the one who steals the show is Ezra Miller.
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An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.
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