Makes you wish your high school experience was this cool

Rating: Null/10 (4 September 2016)

An instant classic about an everyday Joe who's trying to pick up the pieces of his life after suffering blackouts in a mental institution after the death of his aunt. Charlie meets a wonderful group of friends who take him under their wing and show him the perks of being a wallflower.
Stephen Chbosky handles his story delicately from the set designs, camera shots, music, caste and costumes. The Rocky horror picture stage production was a blast capturing the essence of the Broadway play and fits into the characters lives as they ride the high life in high school. Never once feeling over the top or bogus, but genuine emotion and heart.
The revelations of Patrick and Head's relationship, his aunt Helen's sick deeds and Sam's dark past are counterweight by good natured humor lighting up all the depressing moments making it a high school special that works.
Logan Lerman and Emma Watson have great chemistry as star crossed lovers. You can feel the mutual attraction and heat between them.
Perks will always hold a special place in my heart as a special time in your life when you grow into an adult and make life long friends you love like family. It makes John Huges look like a hack writer when it comes to true feelings swirling inside teenagers ready to burst out.