Profound Social Impact

Rating: 9/10 (3 February 2014)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower came recommended to me by a friend after I revelled in the watching of The Spectacular Now. My limited knowledge of the book led me to believe it would be the standard introvert kid turned popular high school socialite, like many a title before it. However, the film presented me with a tortured protagonist who finds his place amongst another bunch of misfits. It is the relationship of this band of friends, which is so expertly interwoven with the main storyline that captured my imagination. These relationships, coupled with an excellent soundtrack, helped me to reach a profound examination of society; a realisation that despite our own self-doubts, that we are part of a society where everyone has their own issues. It is in no way a life- changing film, but it is one that will leave you contemplating your own social decisions.