surprising, warm, funny, moving

Rating: 9/10 (6 February 2013)

On the surface this appears to be a 'high school movie', but it doesn't take long to realise there's a lot more to it than that. Despite the 'coming of age' themes, Wallflower takes on some pretty significant human issues, and manages to do it with warmth, clarity and humour.
I had never been a fan of Emma Watson, but actually found her performance here quite endearing (which surprised me!). In fact all of the young cast do a great job at conveying the complex emotions of the young people they play.
This film stayed with me for days after watching it. I look back on the experience of Wallflower with real fondness. It was definitely a worthwhile experience to watch; I was genuinely moved by the story, and touched by the characters.
50,000 votes for any film on IMDb is high, as is a score over 8.0. I can honestly say I think this film truly deserves this score. Yes, it really is that good. Wallflower is quite exceptional, in my opinion :)