Okay, okay, I'm always so late in reviewing stuff, it's never relevant, but right after this I'm reviewing Skyfall and Rise of the Guardians, slightly more current.
So I wasn't particular about going to see this film, but my friend was and I thought "Well it couldn't be bad."
And thankfully it wasn't.
It's a lovely coming-of-age story about a boy names Charlie, played by Logan Lerman, nervous about his first day at high school.
Bless 'im.
So, within a few days he makes friends of two seniors, Sam, played by Emma Watson and Patrick, played by Ezra Miller, a step-brother and sister.
Charlie kinda gets taken in by them and their friends,from trying cannabis brownies, unbeknownst to him, doing Secret Santa and watching and performing in a theatrical version of Rocky Horror Picture Show.
From dealing with awkward issues such as dating, first kisses, first loves and coming to terms with suicide, homophobia and sexual abuse. There are laugh out loud moments, embarrassing moments and just times where your aches with sadness for the characters.
I advise you to read the book, by Stephen Chbosky, it's not that much different though you do get a different feel from the main character and I believe the film captures it quite well. Of course there are things that are different, there will always be things that get missed out or added to films.
In terms of acting, this was one of Emma Watson's first films after the Harry Potter series and I think she does an outstanding job as smart flirty Sam. Ezra Miller first big breaks was We Have to Talk about Kevin where he chilled people with his character, but thankfully in this he plays a lovable character, serious when he needs to be but always trying to keep a smile on his face.
And lastly Logan Lerman who plays the main socially awkward lovable Charlie, by the end of the film you've gone through some major things in his life with him, cringed at all of the humiliating moments and awww'd at the most heart-wrenching scenes.
So I've leave you with that, I guess, that and go watch it.
I loved it, and I'll leave you with my friend's favourite quote from it.
"We accept the love we think we deserve."
Til next time, peeps.
