The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Mörk men samtidigt hoppfull. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" ger ett äkta och varmt porträtt av hur det är att vara ung, blyg, förvirrad, kär...

...the film is also an earnest, big-hearted ode to friends as support and salvation, and to the talismanic quality a favorite song, treasured hang-out, or shared tradition can take on for a teenager.

The movie confirms one of my convictions: If you are too popular in high school, you may become so fond of the feeling that you never find out who you really are.

This US coming-of-age drama, starring Emma Watson, may turn off anyone over 30.

His is the most convincing performance. Besides being a talented actor, at 19, Miller is also the closest in age to the high school senior character he's playing...