Jack Howard:The Perks of Being a Wallflower Review

[@SammyCronin]

My favourite thing about it was that sometimes they used the exact same lines that were in the book and said it just how I imagined they would. Couldn't stop crying throughout the whole thing, it's just so bloomin' beauiful.

[@eddiedeans7928]

This film was one of very few that actually wrecked me, but in a beautiful and touching way. It carried a HEAVY trigger warning for me with the twist as it gets towards the end, to the point where I don't think I'd ever be able to watch it again. This sounds like a bad thing, but it is actually incredible, because it means it has has addressed this issue in such a realistic and relatable manner that I felt like I was the main character, and I cried for three hours straight afterwards. Beautiful movie though.

[@emazingless]

why do jack's winks no matter how awkward always make me melt??

[@JackHoward]

Yet there is a song in the movie that was made in 1993. The rest of them are from mid to late 80's. I think the film is being ambiguous about when it's set. To me, it felt like an 80s film in every sense of that title.

[@JackHoward]

In the book? Because the feel of the film is definitely 80s to me.

[@DecidedlyAbnormal]

There was an interview with Emma Watson where at the end she said, "this is a movie that will save somebody's life." and I just loved that and can't wait to drive an hour and a half to go watch it because I live in the sticks. Thanks Jack for no spoilers :)

[@ra55575]

Saw the film early (E4 Slackers Club), almost cried. Has to be my number 1 this year.

[@GeorgiaGood]

Favorite 80s film is Say Anything because it's super sweet.

[@laneylikewhoa]

Finally watched it, and I understand what you meant about feeling affected at the ending. Gave me... quite a bit to think about.

[@552844337774446633]

I really want to watch it again. It's the kind of film that made me keep thinking about it, even as I was trying to sleep that night.

[@RIAdayLIME]

i love this film so much, it really makes you look at life in a different perspective.

[@chloee2203]

Oh, it's great, I've read the book too! It stays very true to the book and I found myself crying as well

[@stempi20]

i don't wan't to say the book was better beacouse this film is one of my favourites now but the book is soooo well written, so engaging that i never wnted it to end

[@ThePeaceFrog722]

I cried at the end of this movie- but not like a 'I feel sympathetically sad for this character' type of cry but a 'deeply affected-bit of a personal breakdown' kinda cry. one of my favorite books translated effortlessly into a beautiful film :)

[@TheDinosaurBook]

I finished the book a few days ago, and just finished watching the film had I am crying my eyes out. Such an amazing film, and the book was brilliant. I was quite disappointed that they missed the chops poem though.... Amazing. Will definitely turn into a classic

[@Contimne]

The screenplay for the movie is done by the same author so it lives up to it really well

[@sjonesxoxo]

I'm off to see this tomorrow with some friends, and I am excited on so many levels. I've heard so many amazing things about the book, and I was planning on reading the book first before seeing the film, but the opportunity arose to see it tomorrow, so I'll read it after. No doubt I'll enjoy it.. just the trailer looks good!

[@MikeHuntlol]

That movie was... beautiful. I would definitely recommend watching it, it will have you in tears at the end.

[@ayesha96ful]

Do The Breakfast Club. Please and thank you.

[@amyevekeegan]

Ahh, I love the book and I've been looking forward to the film for so long. Hoping to get to see it soon!!

[@gbposters]

The idea of someone singing it makes us smile. Myles for xmas #1???x

[@jasm12341995]

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is only coming out February or March next year in Malaysia. : (

[@sophiethefairy]

As soon as I break up for half term I'm gonna see this film, It sounds really good and this review has made me even more excited for it now! :D

[@lucyrutherford]

It's not being released until the 29th November in Australia :( I want to see it now!!!

[@Lukicorn]

Another amazing review Jack. Well thought out points, straight to the point analysis, well paced, interesting and very professional. Keep 'em up :) Am I the only one who won't go to see a movie in cinema until it gets Jacks approval? I literally refused to see Looper until I saw that Jack recommended it :)

[@Shannonhatesyou]

The perks of being a wallflower is now one of my favourite films ever. As soon as it started I just felt a need to own it. Also, I started reading the book and it's amazing.

[@caitlinnnn731]

Perks of being a wallflower is my absolute favorite book and I was terrified of seeing the movie because I was worried it would ruin it for me, but it was absolutely wonderful. I left the cinema crying and completely moved by the story once again.

[@akhunt3r1]

The perks of being a wallflower made me cry. In a good way...

[@Bethicaa123]

It was so good that my boyfriend had a bit of a man cry. Having read the book, I really didn't want to be let down, and I wasn't. I think the working of the flashbacks was done in a subtle, non-cliche sort of way. There are so many reasons this film was great that I just can't put it into words.

[@Ellie-pk2db]

READ THE BOOK!!! it changed my life!!!!!

[@ThisIsLuisa]

YES.

[@AlfonsoEspina]

The book and film is actually set in the early 90s, not the 80s. In fact, Charlie begins his freshman year in 1991.

[@ciaraadams4279]

It was set in 1991-92, I love both the book and the film. When I came out of the cinema I wanted to watch it again!!!

[@recklesszephyr]

I haven't seen it yet but after finishing the book I was literally just sat shaking and thinking about it for nearly an hour so I can't wait to! :')

[@MariRey329]

The book is amazing, after reading the first chapter it quickly turned into my favorite book!

[@Daph909]

The movie isn't out yet in the Netherlands, but I read the book and I've already seen the trailer about 15 times. I can't wait to go see it, I'm really glad you enjoyed it=) Thank you for this review!

[@TheDarkConRises]

George Best... what a player. :)

[@hannahbailey5141]

I've read the book twice and seen the film countless times, and both are really amazing, definitely one of my favourite books/films

[@Msglitter96]

Because of this I went and watched the trailer,,. I got shivers. And that was just from the trailer

[@samanthaleerh]

Favorite film.. Ever.

[@niya18192]

There's such few movies that can live up to the book version but I'm going to take the liberty of saying that it ACTUALLY kinda makes it better! You're SO right about the whole 'shook-up' feeling after the movie was over even though I knew what the story was. I'm SO going to be tripping over the soundtrack for days on end! And the fact that the author/director kept it this concise! P.S.: You MUST read the book and then review again! See how it changes things! :D

[@LuCkYimuncreative]

It's actually set in the 90's :)

[@Mad.E]

One of my main goals in life is to watch a film together with Jack one day....

[@penguinllamalion]

This film didn't really appeal to me when I saw the trailer but now I am really tempted to go and watch it.

[@LAwebshows]

Favourite 80's film is Pretty In Pink because Duckie

[@sarahvlogs9]

I've read the book and honestly cried at times. I still haven't seen the film! It's been killing me! ARGH!

[@cine6teen]

It was amazing. Was I the only one surprised at how good Logan Lerman was at being a wallflower? He always seemed to stand out to me.

[@thealuminiumbear]

I literally just got back from seeing this movie and I was so pleased with it. I read the book when I was about 12 and not only did I not fully understand a lot of it but 4 years later I didn't even remember most of it. The movie was terrific though and I will definitely be rereading the book soon.

[@saraboox]

I absolutely adored the book, and this film was so overwhelmingly brilliant! I'm so glad you enjoyed it too, Jack :)

[@ConbyandAbba]

LOVED THIS FILM ... SO MUCH! It is one of my favourite films ... i think ... ever! Sooo amazing, I must admit I cried!

[@HannahCruickshank]

The Breakfast Club is my favourite 80's film. I am a massive John Hughes fan and this review has totally convinced me to go and see The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

[@liamwolfy]

I have read the book, I finished it last night and I'm seeing the movie on friday night... I completely trust it to be as good because the writer of the book is the director of the movie, so essentially the same view and vision is being shown. Also the book is the only book that's made me cry, and this film I cannot wait to see.

[@ellielovesbluetack]

So yeah, I saw this film a few weeks ago, and it's amazing. It's everything I hoped it would be, all the acting was awesome and it put across all the main points. The only big thing that I think the film missed out on was Michael's suicide poem, I love that part of the book. I would so recommend the film and the book!

[@AirahHowling]

GAAAAAH!!! Why is this not available in my country yet????

[@WhoIsLiina]

You made me realise (again) that the 80s were 30 years ago. I keep forgetting that.

[@OhThisOne]

I loved the book, at the end I had to sit and just think about it a bit. I'm going to see the film tonight and I am so excited.

[@JayyBabyy89]

In comparison to the book I thought it was amazing. In an age where a book becoming a movie is the popular thing to do, this is by far the best and all writers should make a move like Chbosky and have as big of an impact on the making of the film adaptation. I knew it would be excellent since he wrote and directed but my god. It was amazing.

[@aliwitonsky7993]

1)MOVIE WAS GREAT 2) BOOK WAS FANTASTIC 3) I read the screen write of it IT WAS SO AMAZING 4) it was based in the 90's not 80's

[@dalekbeats]

haven't watched it yet but the book was the most honest and remarkable book I have ever read. Its so short but what it lacks in length it makes up for in plot :)

[@homefreylf]

I haven't read the book, but I absolutely LOVED the movie. After I left the theatre I just wanted to see it again right away.

[@elliem0802]

I read the book when I first heard that there was going to be a film, and it had a massive impact on me. I wasn't even sure whether I liked it or not, but I knew it was really GOOD. The film I think lacked that magic, (which is why I'm asking you now to read the book, if you thought the film was hard-hitting!) but the scenes were exactly how I imagined, and Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller were SO good, and really interesting to watch.

[@henrikloberg]

It's actually set in the early 90s...

[@Hazie995]

Well, I said hands down and then I remembered The Lost Boys. Also a fantastic film. Tied with Stand By Me.

[@tsunadeboo22]

It is my favorite book so I wasn't expecting the movie to be good because of how much I loved the book, BUT then I saw the movie and I think it is amazing. Such a great job. Jack you should read the book!

[@XJLiam0Oo]

we share the same 2 favourite films of 2012. also it was set in the early 90s.

[@meanasays]

It's so sad that this movie wasn't appreciated in my city and it only lasted for two weeks in the cinemas. My dad even said that the movie was a waste of money... :( Glad to know people do like it. :)

[@Fruityminx]

My favorite movie ever (which just happens to be from the 80s) is and always will be The Breakfast Club. Perks, kind of reminded me of it so maybe that's why I loved it so much (aside from the perfect cast and beautiful book behind it)

[@AmyMcDonnell]

It was such an amazing film.

[@itsapearproductions]

It's my favorite book, so I'm glad to hear that it is such a good film. I can't wait to see it myself (not in theaters in my city, but eventually I definitely will see).

[@Lizzybifff]

Oh and princess bride is definately an awesome 80s movie

[@Noordstroom]

I've seen the film a couple of times and read the book. I love both book and film. I think I might actually watch it tonight, it's so cozy °U°

[@MissJennyLouise]

Should be a James Bond review (of any of the films) since its the 50th anniversary

[@susannahoxley1131]

THE BOOK. THE BOOK. OH DEAR GOD YOU MUST READ IT. YOU MUST.

[@MissFoo12]

I LOVE this film it's sooo brilliant :D I never cry at films I mean I didn't cry at Marley and me but this film made me tear up a little. It is so perfect because unlike most hollywood teenage drama movies now I can relate soo much more because they feel like real people and instead of crying constantly about things they hide them like real people escially Patrick.

[@IisHumanify]

It's set in the 90's :) I've read the book and it's one of those book that you feel if you don't share it with the world then there is no point in anything, READ IT! :)

[@susannguyen91]

this is one of the best coming of age movie

[@KingoftheLizardz]

Favourite 80s movie (one of them) A Private Function

[@astron-emi]

I watched it on Wednesday night and it was the third best film I've seen this year! (After TDKR and Avengers). I adored the theme and it made me feel so emotional. Brilliant film. Loved it.

[@dawnhazell9158]

I literally cried through the entire film XD

[@OliviaCondous]

yes i read the book and it is definitely the best book i have ever read, i was really affected by the book. the movie was also very good, but there were a couple of points and events etc. that were in the book that i really would have liked to have been in the movie. though if i had seen this movie after not reading the book, i don't think i would have anything even slightly negative to say. however, reading the book definitely enhanced the film viewing experience.. and i bawled like a baby!

[@Mad.E]

well ....but if I got the chance to really talk to him, like ... about important stuff it wouldn't be uncomfortable any more because such a conversation makes you realize that the person you're talking to, is really just a human :)

[@icravehands]

I went to watch the film with HUGE expectations due to the overall positive reviews on it and after really enjoying reading the book a few years back and I am glad to say that I was not disappointed! As well as the soundtrack for this movie being great I felt like I had actually become friends with the main characters after watching their struggles in this film which is nothing I have ever felt before! Definite 9/10 for me, maybe even a 10/10!

[@beingfunisfun]

after watching the movie i felt so happy and uplifted, me and my friend literally couldn't stop smiling and sighing like idiots cos it made us so happy! It was such a good movie, I've read the book; obviously the book is better (it always is). plus it was awesome that they had the writer direct the movie, i think they should do that with all 'book to film' movies.

[@rubberducky1416]

perfect! cant wait to see it :D

[@JustAmyTV]

The book is really good! I loved the film and I cried

[@Localcactusgirl]

The book made me cry but I havnt seen the movie

[@sarahdavison1819]

THIS IS ENGLAND is definitely my favourite 80's movie. The series are good as well. It's nice comparing the two films and the styles because in This is England and Perks of Being a Wallflower the period comes across very very differently, but I'm not sure whether that's because one's England and one's America or not. Excellent films though I'd recommend them both.

[@JackHoward]

I think they changed it for the film. It definitely feels 80s. Everything about it screams 80s. It's gotta be set in the 80s. In the film.

[@aconfusedkatherine]

it's actually set in '91, but I thought it felt super 80's as well.

[@nikksssful]

0:04 The best thing today!

[@yentasticness]

If you love the movie, you should definitely read the book.

[@Scottishscot1Numbah1]

Is it? Jack said it was in the 80's

[@FrankieXanthus]

There are so many good ones to chose from, but I think my all time favorite 80's movie would either be Beverly Hills Cop, Mannequin, or Pretty in Pink.

[@chrishagan6566]

What about The Graduate?

[@XxLilYahikoxX]

I really want to see that movie. I am a fan of Ezra Miller ever since the BEGINNING, from Afterschool to We Need to Talk About Kevin. And I LOVE Donnie Darko

[@dancingtothelyrics]

my other fave's are rain man, stand by me,footloose, the little mermaid:)

[@thatMigle]

well, definately watching it now ;) Back to the Future, the Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles and so on! Love the 80's!

[@beagoddard7578]

it was amazing it moved me so much loved it

[@NatalieHartstone]

I cried during this film... a lot ... and I don't cry watching films... I didn't even cry watching beaches

[@sadhbh365]

it was set in the 90's though