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Perks of Being a Wallflower (Blu-Ray/DVD Combo) / Le monde de Charlie (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (Bilingual)

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I liked this movie a lot in the theatre. Saw it on a whim, not knowing anything about it but in general I like serious teen movies. It is a good story, great characters and a chemistry between the actors that you don't see often. It reminded me somewhat of a John Hughes movie which is a good thing. On the DVD there are some great deleted scenes that really add to the experience. There are 2 full length commentaries as well. The one with director alone was the most insightful and there are some good messages in there for everyone. The second commentary has the director and the actors in it and it was OK. Not that insightful or fun but wasn't quite tedious either. A+ for the movie and an A+ for the extra features on the DVD.

I love love love this film. I read the book before the film and the author of the novel, Stephen Chbosky, also wrote and directed the film, which I thought was a wonderful thing. He kept control of his story, none of his messages were lost and he cast the film perfectly, with Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller leading the charge, all three of whom are incredible gifted actors at their young ages and are all fantastic in particular in this film. Highly recommend this film to absolutely everyone as a beautiful story about friendship, love and acceptance.

Great book, great movie.... what a story... the soundtrack is also GREAT. The actors were tremendous.... love the whole Rocky Horror part of the story. I would highly recommend this.

Ever wonder what being a teenage is liek today. Well this gives you an indise look of the good the bad and the ugly of a group of misfits who become their own group of fits!!

I saw this with my wife at her behest. There was nothing else in theatres that I wanted to see, and this was playing in a small, independent theatre in Edmonton. No, I didn't need the brownie points. I wanted to see something different. You know, non-Hollywood. And this theatre's got great ambiance, so I agreed. Plus Emma Watson's in it, and she's fantastic as Hermione in those boy wizard films.

The plot isn't anything very special. Awkward boy in high school by the name of Charlie. Clearly has skeletons lurking in his closet. He befriends a flamboyantly-unconventional-and-haters-be-darned senior (Patrick) and Patrick's step-sister, Sam--a kind, popular, beautiful young lady with whom Charlie's immediately smitten (despite the fact that he hasn't a hope in heck of getting with her). Patrick and Sam, along with Charlie's English teacher (Mr. Anderson, played by Paul Rudd, who doesn't act like a total doofus for once) help Charlie through his troubled times. They help him open his mind, try new things, and discover how to trust. Okay, and how to love. Sheesh.

Like I said, the plot isn't THAT special. What made this movie so enjoyable (for me) was how these young people weren't made into annoyingly precocious caricatures that so many films decide is a great idea. These characters are plausible and played to the hilt each in their own way. Ya, Ezra Miller (as Patrick) stole the show for me (he was very good in "We Need to Talk About Kevin" as well), but Emma Watson (Sam) and Logan Lerman (Charlie) do a great job too. These young people aren't just mini-adults with grown-up problems. They are genuine, nuanced, teachable, vulnerable...and resilient.

Excellent work by the film's screenwriter and director, Stephen Chbosky, who also wrote the novel upon which it's based. He strays from being too heavy-handed or whimsical.

There's nothing shocking, or even all that edgy, about this film. That's okay; there's plenty of realistic conflict, heartbreak, and eventual triumph (even if it is only a small measure). In fact, as far as realism goes, the element of the film that rings least true for me is that none of the kids know that their mysterious (and highly awesome) "Tunnel Song" is David Bowie's "Heroes". For shame!

Don't be shy. If your partner wants to see this film, you could do MUCH worse. I know I haven't seen much better in quite some time as far as "chick flicks" go, but to relegate this movie to the same pile of trite, superficial pap as the rest of its supposed genre is to do it a gross disservice.