An unexpected surprise of a movie

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2013)

Rarely do we find a story that is so engaging and mature at the same time, it engrosses you from the beginning. I had no expectations from the movie when i started watching it, expecting it to be just another school-fun story of a bunch of teenagers and man was i surprised!! I am actually quite surprised that it didn't get nominated for any of the prestigious awards now that the lists are out.
This movie is enhanced by the terrific performances of its lead players which only adds to the beautiful story that chbosky has to offer. Logan lerman grabs the character of charlie with so much ease and delivers such a mature performance that its hard to believe he's so young. Emma watson, the reason i decided to watch the movie in the first place, provides so much credibility to her character and delivers a performance i would rate as the best of her career. Ezra Miller as patrick brings comic relief in the scenes and displays a certain vulnerability that his character demands. Rest of the supporting cast is well chosen and adds to the overall strength in the acting department. Chobosky's screenplay and direction is simply awesome, with never a dull moment in between. The story is beautiful and heart breaking at the same time and unfolds in such a surprising manner. At every situation in the movie i was expecting a certain clichéd form of response to the situation by the characters but i wasn't right about it even for a single such situation and hence the surprise. Two thumbs up for chbosky and its wonderful leading caste. Chances are that this movie will remain with you well after you have watched it..!