A surprisingly engaging film

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2016)

It doesn't sound like a promising title but it turns out that it's a surprisingly engaging and charming film.
The film occasionally lapses into narration which is probably the only minor irritation. I understand that the original book of the same name use a letter writing device and I suspect that the film makers were rather too fond of the idea.
The three central characters play their characters very well and deserve the cabinet full of awards they have won between them. Emma Watson, being the best know, probably has a harder job but pulls it off with the aplomb of a true professional.
It's nice to see the gay character of Patrick (Ezra Miller) being portrayed in a positive light and challenging issues of mental health and suicide being handled in a direct but sensitive way.
A quality production definitely worth multiple views.