
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Taste attributes: dramateengay/lesbianromancefresh & originalwholesomeheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringcoming of agecomplex relationshiplove conquers allunlikely connections
"We are infinite."
Boxlist takeAn emotional drama that is grounded, intimate and original. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Pace: Balanced pace, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.
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- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2012
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Mr. Mudd Production
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- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











