I was lucky enough to get (free) tickets to go see and advanced screen of The Perks of Being a Wallflower tonight. I read the book this summer and to say I was moved would be an understatement. I was in a really bad place and it flipped things on its head for me in a lot of ways. So, needless to say, I was so excited for the movie. Especially because the screenplay was written by the author and it was directed by the author. So I couldn't see how it would be bad.
I wasn't wrong. Don't worry, I'm not going to post any spoilers. But the fact that I feel like I've just run a marathon, that I've been through emotional hell, but yet feel optimistic at the same time should say a lot. It was exactly the same way I felt after reading the book. Clouds have been parted and I can see the light, so to speak. It feels like this 5000 pound weight has been lifted off of my chest, shoulders and head and I can breathe. I can move. My doubt is gone. Everything is okay.
And to make it even better, the casting was perfect. It was like Chbosky took the characters from my imagination and threw them onto the screen for me. Ezra Miller as Patrick was especially just stellar. And Paul Rudd as Mr. Anderson. As soon as I saw him I went "OH MY GOD YES" because it was just right.
Basically, what I'm saying is please, please do yourself a favour and go see The Perks of Being a Wallflower. You will not regret it.
