The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Logan Lerman Director: Stephen Chbosky Stephen Chbosky

Overview

Author Stephen Chbosky adapts his own best-selling novel about a withdrawn teen who attempts to remain hopeful for the future while dreading every day of the present. Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, and Logan Lerman star.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/12/2013
UPC:	0025192174070
Original Release:	2012
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Summit Inc/Lionsgate
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound, Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound]
Time:	1:43:00
Sales rank:	630

Special Features

Closed-Caption Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Stephen Chbosky Cast And Director's Commentary Including Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller And More "Best Summer Ever" Featurette Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary With Stephen Chbosky Dailies

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Logan Lerman	Charlie
Emma Watson	Sam
Ezra Miller	Patrick
Mae Whitman	Mary Elizabeth
Kate Walsh	Mother
Dylan McDermott	Father
Nina Dobrev	Candace
Johnny Simmons	Brad
Paul Rudd	Mr. Anderson
Erin Wilhelmi	Alice
Reece Daniel Thompson	Craig
Joan Cusack	Dr. Burton
Melanie Lynskey	Aunt Helen
Adam Hagenbuch	Bob
Julia Garner	Susan
Tom Savini	Mr. Callahan
Zane Holtz	Chris
Landon Pigg	Peter
Leo Miles Farmerie	7-Year-Old Charlie
Isabel Muschweck	9-Year-Old Candace
Nicholas Braun	Ponytail Derek
Jordan Paley	Rocky MC
Patrick De Ledebur	Senior Bully
Brian Balzerini	Linebacker
Emily Callaway	Mean Freshman Girl
Tom Kruszewski	Nose Tackle
Chelsea Zhang	Shakespeare Girl
Jesse Scheirer	Freshman Boy
Justine Schaefer	Twin Girl
Julie Schaefer	Twin Girl
Timothy J. Breslin	Policeman
Mark McClain Wilson	Emergency Room Policeman
Atticus Cain	Emergency Room Doctor
Stacy Chbosky	Young Mom
Dihlon McManne	Priest
Laurie Klatscher	School Principal
Jennifer Enskat	Sam's Mom
William L. Thomas	Sam's Dad
Morgan Wolk	Candace's Friend

Technical Credits

Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky	Director,Executive Producer,Screenwriter
Michael Brook	Score Composer
Gillian Brown	Co-producer
Ava Dellaira	Associate Producer
Andrew Dunn	Cinematographer
Richard Dwan	Sound Editor
Chris Gary	Associate Producer
Lianne Halfon	Producer
Venus Kanani	Casting
Kiesha Lalama	Choreography
John Malkovich	Producer
Mary Jo Markey	Editor
Trevor Metz	Sound Editor
Alexandra Patsavas	Musical Direction/Supervision
James Powers	Executive Producer
David C. Robinson	Costumes/Costume Designer
Chip Signore	Asst. Director
Russell Smith	Producer
Mary Vernieu	Casting
Gregory A. Weimerskirch	Art Director
Inbal Weinberg	Production Designer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- The Perks of Being a Wallflower
1. Chapter 1 [5:03]
2. Chapter 2 [5:19]
3. Chapter 3 [6:41]
4. Chapter 4 [4:30]
5. Chapter 5 [6:53]
6. Chapter 6 [4:37]
7. Chapter 7 [6:45]
8. Chapter 8 [7:21]
9. Chapter 9 [7:21]
10. Chapter 10 [3:36]
11. Chapter 11 [5:01]
12. Chapter 12 [6:54]
13. Chapter 13 [1:54]
14. Chapter 14 [6:23]
15. Chapter 15 [4:39]
16. Chapter 16 [8:00]
17. Chapter 17 [11:23]
18. Chapter 18 [:03]

Menu

Disc #1 -- The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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      Audio Commentary With Stephen Chbosky, Logan Lerman, Ezra Miller, Johnny Simmons, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman And Erin Wilhelmi
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      Best Summer Ever
      Deleted Scenes
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         Scenes 1-6: Alternate Opening (Hospital)
         Scene 13: Susan In The Cafeteria
         Scene 23: Charlie's Best Friend Michael
         Scene 41: Best Milkshake Ever
         Scene 79: After Secret Santa
         Scene 85: Charlie And Mom On Christmas Eve
         Scene 90: Brothers (Extended Version)
         Scenes 99-100: New Year's Day
         Scenes 133-139: Brother And Sister
         Scene 141: Home For Dinner
         Scene 212: Charlie And Mom Leave The Hospital
         The Poem
      Dailies
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         Play With Commentary By Writer/Director Stephen Chbosky
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         Scene 43: Sam Flies Through The Tunnel
         Scene 52: Hammer Time
         Scene 53: Five Friends In The Cafeteria
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Editorial Reviews

One of the most honest and assured teen dramas in recent memory, writer/director Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower feels in many ways like vintage John Hughes, only infused with a bit more substance and transplanted to the mid-'90s. Filled with expressive, well-rounded characters, directed with restraint but remarkable attention to detail, and possessing a distinctive sense of time and place that evokes nostalgia without wallowing in it, the movie portrays the universal truth of adolescence in a manner that speaks to multiple generations and possesses all the hallmarks of a contemporary teen classic. Pittsburgh, PA: 1991. Smart and sensitive teen Charlie (Logan Lerman) is still grieving his best friend's suicide as he prepares for his first day of high school. As Charlie navigates the hallways and witnesses the torment of the freshman class at the hands of the cavalier seniors, he attempts to keep a low profile in English class. However, he quickly catches the attention of his teacher Mr. Anderson (Paul Rudd), who recognizes his passion for writing and literature. Eventually, Charlie works up the confidence to start a conversation with flamboyantly gay senior Patrick (Ezra Miller), who, along with his pretty stepsister Sam (Emma Watson), gradually begins to pull the sheepish freshman out of his shell and into their tightly knit social circle. But as Charlie's newfound companions prepare to graduate from high school, the memories of his best friend and a troubling event from his childhood weigh heavy on his conscience. And later, when Charlie commits a social faux pas that leaves him more isolated than ever before, his internal and external pressures threaten to become too much of a burden for one boy to carry. From the opening scene of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, as Charlie pens a heartfelt letter to a "friend," making vague references to spending time in a hospital and expressing hopes that he won't "get bad again," the film establishes a deeply personal tone that endears us to the genuinely likeable protagonist. Charlie may be socially awkward and unable to express himself effectively, but we recognize that he's an inherently good person whose complicated and tragic past makes it difficult for him to establish the typical social bonds. We've all known people like Charlie, and Chbosky pens the familiar character with the kind of careful attention to detail that gives him an added dimension missing from the vast majority of teen dramas. Remarkably, that writing talent not only extends to the key supporting characters of Patrick and Sam (both wonderfully played by Miller and Watson, respectively), but even to such peripheral figures as Mr. Anderson, closeted jock Brad (Johnny Simmons), and angry Buddhist Mary Elizabeth (Mae Whitman) as well, creating a fully realized world that anyone who has ever attended high school will surely relate to. Meanwhile, the talented Melanie Lynskey makes a lasting impression in a small but crucial role, as does Dylan McDermott in his portrayal of Charlie's gruff yet loving father. Despite all of this, it takes more than perceptive writing and solid performances to create a teen film with the power to affect more than just the demographic it portrays, and with the iconic (if not slightly heavy-handed) imagery of Patrick and Charlie cruising through a freeway tunnel in a pickup truck while Sam stands in the back, arms wide out, seemingly ready to embrace her uncertain future as David Bowie blasts out of the radio, Chbosky captures one of those elusive, transcendent moments that we all remember from our formative years. Accomplishing such a lofty goal without coming off as contrived or insipid is no simple task, but with a smart, skillfully constructed screenplay that treats its protagonists with genuine dignity and indelible performances by an accomplished cast, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply soulful drama that establishes its writer/director as a rising talent with an authentically compelling and distinctive voice.

All Movie Guide - Jason Buchanan