When I was in High School Perks of Being a Wallflower was my favorite book, in fact it was the book that got me into reading in the first place. I’d go as far to argue that the book is the modern day Catcher in the Rye. Almost ten years since the first time I read it the book still resonates with me. Stephen Chbosky’s novel encapsulated the awkwardness of the high school outcast in a believable and refreshing way.
When I read of the film adaptation I had mixed emotions. I loved this book to the point that I honestly did not want to see it ruined. Please I didn’t think the book would really work as a film. However with Chbosky writing and directing and Mr Mudd Productions producing it, I felt a little at ease about my beloved book.
Today the trailer has been released and I have to say, while there are a few things I don’t exactly love in the adaptation, I’m excited. Emma Watson’s american accent is perfect, the casting in general looks great and the movie looks like it’ll be right there with Garden State and Adventureland as one of my favorite coming-of-age films.
But that’s just my opinion. Watch the trailer and make an opinion of your own.