The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Aaaah as much as I adore films and the impact every single element can have on one singular person and the plethora of movies that I love, there are only a few that can truly enchant me so much, and make me feel so connected as Steven Chbosky's masterpiece - The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It's quite possible  part of me will change when I read the book in relation to how I view the film because unfortunately sometimes it just happens, books can be better than films, films can be better than books. But for now pre-reading the book, it is THE most watched film I've known, I've watched it at least a good 8-9 times between having it recommended to me under a year ago. It contains so many of my favourite aspects of a good film, including one of the most important (in my opinion) ones; it is relate-able. Without giving too much away, whether your childhood wasn't that great, whether you've had some kind of trauma in your life or in fact if you've ever had friends or encountered school then you will be able to relate to this film. Its genius. Add aspects that the majority of people will relate to and you instantly have an emotional connection that will spark something in them, where suddenly the film seems to glorify or vaguely portray their life at a specific time. One specific scene, repeated at the beginning and to conclude the film (with slightly different elements) is always stuck in my mind, my goodness it is one of the most incredibly emotionally freeing and gratifying moments of any film I've encountered. It's called 'The Tunnel Scene' (or at least that's how i refer to it) and you can visually see, not so much in the first scene unless you've watched the commentary how much this scene means to the character and/or in Emma Watson's case, the Actress! There's something so beautiful about watching such an incredibly moving, and emotionally exhausting piece, that is then concluded by such a comparatively slower and quieter scene. The addition of the voiceover from the main protagonist makes you understand the complete journey they've been on. EVERY single time that film finishes I have such a feeling of well being as if I've been through the steps of those characters, and now have this freedom and broad selection of options to where I go. Truly one of my favourite films that I have constantly found tricky to stop watching. If you havn't already, watch it! It will be a fantastic decision.