Review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) by Emmanuel S — 17 Jun 2015

'Perks of Being a Wallflower' is the most uncomfortably honest portrayal of teenage cinema seen in a good while.

This review of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) was written by Emmanuel S on 17 Jun 2015.

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

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