The Perks of Being a Wallflower

SourCherry · 14-10-2011, 12:12

God, I hope Emma Watson's smugness doesn't ruin this for me.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...-pictures.html

It's one of my favourite books. I wouldn't usually be looking forward to an adaptation, but with Stephen Chbosky writing and directing, I have a glimmer of hope. I'm guessing the soundtrack will be pretty special too.

I think the character of Sam has been so miscast.

mimicole · 10-01-2012, 13:10

I'm quite looking forward to seeing this. I'm thinking of reading the book before seeing the film.

Sifter22 · 10-01-2012, 13:52

Never read the book but always seemed quite interesting. Will most likely go watch the film

mimicole · 03-02-2012, 15:55

My copy of the book arrived yesterday. I'm only about 10 pages in but I'm enjoying it so far.

When is the film released?

SourCherry · 03-02-2012, 16:40

The book is one of my favourites. I'm nervous for this film.

It's got a 2012 release, but no specific UK date yet.

RaptureRider · 04-02-2012, 06:23

I'd never heard of the book until I was browsing through IMDB and saw the title in Logan Lerman's filmography. I ended up heading out and picking up a copy of the book and really enjoying it. I just wish they would hurry up and release the damn trailer.

mimicole · 04-02-2012, 11:17

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Originally Posted by RaptureRider

I'd never heard of the book until I was browsing through IMDB and saw the title in Logan Lerman's filmography. I ended up heading out and picking up a copy of the book and really enjoying it. I just wish they would hurry up and release the damn trailer.

Me too.

Lenitive · 04-02-2012, 22:26

Aren't they still searching for a distributor?

mimicole · 25-07-2012, 17:08

The film's UK release is the 3rd October.

Link

Hello. · 24-08-2012, 19:42

There have been several screenings of Perks now, and its getting rave reviews. However, the critics haven't released official reviews yet, so I wouldn't take that 100%.

Sounds like good news, though. The book is my absolute favourite.

I'm worried about Emma Watson's casting though, I really am. I like her as Hermione, but shes nothing like what I imagined for Sam, and the trailer hasn't pulled me in. Ezra Miller is completely different to the Patrick I imagined too actually. But Logan as Charlie? Perfect.

Fear of Fours · 25-08-2012, 11:15

Loved the book, can't wait for the film.

nk_88 · 26-08-2012, 20:21

I don't know why but I really wasn't THAT impressed with the book. I found Charlie to be a bit pathetic,whiny and at times incredibly naive. I just guess he was extremely innocent...

BUT I will be checking out this movie, it does have promise since Chbosky is writing and directing, maybe it'll change my perspective.

mimicole · 11-09-2012, 14:46

The film is to be released on the 3rd of October at my local Odeon. I enjoyed the book so I'm looking forward to seeing it played out on screen.

mimicole · 30-09-2012, 12:23

I'm hoping to see this on Wednesday. Will anyone else be seeing the film?

mangomoon · 30-09-2012, 16:34

Going to see this tonight, my ODEON are doing a special charity showing.

Fear of Fours · 30-09-2012, 16:35

It currently has a 84% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

rachymac · 30-09-2012, 19:21

I will hopefully be going to see this on Friday - it's my favourite book, amd I have read several reviews from preview screenings which say it's stayed really true to the book (which makes sense, with Stephen Chbosky directing). Not sure about Emma Watson as Sam, but I think she could really surprise a lot of people. I think Ezra Miller is going to be pretty much perfect casting for Patrick, though!

Semierotic · 30-09-2012, 20:17

I read the book after an American girlfriend said it was one of her favourites. Upon finishing it I politely said you probably had to be a teenager to fully appreciate it.

mangomoon · 30-09-2012, 21:38

Just got back from seeing it and it was one of the best films I have ever seen... really need to get the soundtrack!

little-monster · 01-10-2012, 18:47

Is this worth seeing? Emma Watson is perhaps one of today's most wooden actresses around, it's because of this I am wary of seeing this. Whether she is worth 20 million or not from Harry potter, she's awful.

tracystapes · 01-10-2012, 21:46

Heard good reviews so far. want to see this

mangomoon · 02-10-2012, 16:04

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Originally Posted by little-monster

Is this worth seeing? Emma Watson is perhaps one of today's most wooden actresses around, it's because of this I am wary of seeing this. Whether she is worth 20 million or not from Harry potter, she's awful.

Definitely worth seeing even if you don't like Emma Watson. Logan and Ezra are both great actors.

mimicole · 03-10-2012, 13:10

A friend and I will be seeing this later on.

I'm looking forward to it.

tracystapes · 03-10-2012, 15:21

Is Aunt Helen in the movie? (she's at the tail end of the cast list on IMDB. Considering her impact is big on the character I was surprised if it were a small role).

mimicole · 03-10-2012, 19:38

I saw this today with a friend. I wasn't prepared for this, but I cried in parts. I very rarely cry at films or TV, but it got me a few times.

I really enjoyed it and would see it again. We missed the beginning, though probably only about 5 or 10 minutes. We thought that we had timed it perfectly.

It has a great soundtrack too! I still have "Heroes" by David Bowie in my head.

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Is Aunt Helen in the movie? (she's at the tail end of the cast list on IMDB. Considering her impact is big on the character I was surprised if it were a small role).

She is in flashbacks.

I had read the book beforehand but I totally forgot that

Spoiler

That's a big plot line to forget about!

14-10-2011, 12:12	#1
SourCherry Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,330	The Perks of Being a Wallflower God, I hope Emma Watson's smugness doesn't ruin this for me. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/n...-pictures.html It's one of my favourite books. I wouldn't usually be looking forward to an adaptation, but with Stephen Chbosky writing and directing, I have a glimmer of hope. I'm guessing the soundtrack will be pretty special too. I think the character of Sam has been so miscast.

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10-01-2012, 13:10	#2
mimicole Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29,434	I'm quite looking forward to seeing this. I'm thinking of reading the book before seeing the film.

10-01-2012, 13:52	#3
Sifter22 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,773	Never read the book but always seemed quite interesting. Will most likely go watch the film

03-02-2012, 15:55	#4
mimicole Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29,434	My copy of the book arrived yesterday. I'm only about 10 pages in but I'm enjoying it so far. When is the film released?

03-02-2012, 16:40	#5
SourCherry Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,330	The book is one of my favourites. I'm nervous for this film. It's got a 2012 release, but no specific UK date yet.

04-02-2012, 06:23	#6
RaptureRider Guest Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,796	I'd never heard of the book until I was browsing through IMDB and saw the title in Logan Lerman's filmography. I ended up heading out and picking up a copy of the book and really enjoying it. I just wish they would hurry up and release the damn trailer.

04-02-2012, 22:26	#8
Lenitive Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edinsley Services: Boys with swords and curls Posts: 1,081	Aren't they still searching for a distributor?

25-07-2012, 17:08	#9
mimicole Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29,434	The film's UK release is the 3rd October. Link

24-08-2012, 19:42	#10
Hello. Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,686	There have been several screenings of Perks now, and its getting rave reviews. However, the critics haven't released official reviews yet, so I wouldn't take that 100%. Sounds like good news, though. The book is my absolute favourite. I'm worried about Emma Watson's casting though, I really am. I like her as Hermione, but shes nothing like what I imagined for Sam, and the trailer hasn't pulled me in. Ezra Miller is completely different to the Patrick I imagined too actually. But Logan as Charlie? Perfect.

25-08-2012, 11:15	#11
Fear of Fours Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Agoura Hills Posts: 965	Loved the book, can't wait for the film.

26-08-2012, 20:21	#12
nk_88 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 13	I don't know why but I really wasn't THAT impressed with the book. I found Charlie to be a bit pathetic,whiny and at times incredibly naive. I just guess he was extremely innocent... BUT I will be checking out this movie, it does have promise since Chbosky is writing and directing, maybe it'll change my perspective.

11-09-2012, 14:46	#13
mimicole Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29,434	The film is to be released on the 3rd of October at my local Odeon. I enjoyed the book so I'm looking forward to seeing it played out on screen.

30-09-2012, 12:23	#14
mimicole Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29,434	I'm hoping to see this on Wednesday. Will anyone else be seeing the film?

30-09-2012, 16:34	#15
mangomoon Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,982	Going to see this tonight, my ODEON are doing a special charity showing.

30-09-2012, 16:35	#16
Fear of Fours Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Agoura Hills Posts: 965	It currently has a 84% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

30-09-2012, 19:21	#17
rachymac Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 350	I will hopefully be going to see this on Friday - it's my favourite book, amd I have read several reviews from preview screenings which say it's stayed really true to the book (which makes sense, with Stephen Chbosky directing). Not sure about Emma Watson as Sam, but I think she could really surprise a lot of people. I think Ezra Miller is going to be pretty much perfect casting for Patrick, though!

30-09-2012, 20:17	#18
Semierotic Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,337	I read the book after an American girlfriend said it was one of her favourites. Upon finishing it I politely said you probably had to be a teenager to fully appreciate it.

30-09-2012, 21:38	#19
mangomoon Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,982	Just got back from seeing it and it was one of the best films I have ever seen... really need to get the soundtrack!

01-10-2012, 18:47	#20
little-monster Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Services: Madonna/Ri-Ri/Lana Posts: 9,505	Is this worth seeing? Emma Watson is perhaps one of today's most wooden actresses around, it's because of this I am wary of seeing this. Whether she is worth 20 million or not from Harry potter, she's awful.

01-10-2012, 21:46	#21
tracystapes Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,243	Heard good reviews so far. want to see this

03-10-2012, 13:10	#23
mimicole Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 29,434	A friend and I will be seeing this later on. I'm looking forward to it.

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tracystapes Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,243	Is Aunt Helen in the movie? (she's at the tail end of the cast list on IMDB. Considering her impact is big on the character I was surprised if it were a small role).