Review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) by Shawn B — 17 Apr 2014

Brilliantly written and acted film of depth and meaning. One of my all-time favorites.

This review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) was written by Shawn B on 17 Apr 2014.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower has generally received very positive reviews.

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