One of the most beautiful and moving films I have ever seen. A masterpiece 10/10

Rating: 10/10 (3 December 2013)

When I first saw the trailer for this movie, I was totally sucker punched. It was almost like actors I admired were acting out the parts in my life that had been once horrible and are now better. Everything (well, almost) that happens in this movie has taken place in my life, and I love the idea of people finally acknowledging us wallflowers.
That's not the only reason the movie is amazing, of course. I mean, this could've still been badly executed and been a total bore with really cheesy acting and situations. Fortunately, it totally wasn't. Director Stephen Chbosky adapts his wonderful novel about an introvert high-schooler finally being accepted as a part of society by a handful of seniors with such a passion so flawlessly presented by these Triple-A actors that you can really feel the love for the subject matter in every scene.
First of all, the cinematography: it's beautiful. The scenes presented here are filmed with such a quiet fire that it never goes over-the-top, never making you cringe and landing every single emotion on you it intends. The snow, the streets, the dim lighting, everything almost reflects Charlie's psyche: he's a shy, warm but very dark person with lots of demons. Demons that are later revealed to be so much more than previously thought.
But of course, all of this couldn't be achieved without absolutely breathtaking actors playing these complex but at the same time deceptively simple people. Logan Lerman as Charlie is so perfect that you could almost think it's his twin brother or something. He has never tackled something so deep, and I applaud him thunderously for achieving balance between being both quiet and at the same time being always able to let you know what he's feeling through body language. Not everybody can do that, but he certainly can. Emma Watson is also once again amazing as the ''free spirit'' Sam, and Charlie's love interest. She's funny, warm and playful, and Ms. Watson also brings such a fire to the table that is just so deliciously awesome to watch. Ezra Miller and Paul Rudd were both also stellar in their roles of hilarious, homosexual Patrick and Charlie's understanding and wise teacher Mr. Anderson, respectively, among others.
The script... oh, the script!! It's amazing. Every powerful scene is powerful BECAUSE of the words being said, which are so touching and true you can't help but smile (heck, there are times when I even cried, whether for joy or feeling bad for Charlie) even if you can't relate. And even if you don't, there are plenty of awesome plot lines and witty humor to keep you interested throughout. Rest assured, fans of the book, Stephen's writing is intact in this adaptation.
The music is also one of the highlights of this film. It can be loud or soft, whimsical, whatever: it's still awesome. Every scene is complimented by it. Or, the ones that matter anyway. It's so good you'll find yourself with it stuck in your head or humming it if you rewatch. If you've seen the trailer, you will have the epic experience of listening to the bad@#% ''It's Time'' by Imagine Dragons in it. It's not in the actual movie, though, as this is a period piece.
Overall, this movie is awesome, whether you can relate or just looking for an excellent dramedy. If you give it a chance, I can pretty much guarantee you will love it. It's got everything: humor, drama, great acting, a very surprising reveal at the end... Heck, if you don't like it, I owe you $20!!