With Stephen Chbosky writing the book, directing and writing the film, “Perks of Being a Wallflower” seems to be a perfectly conveyed image of the author’s vision.

The film and book are essentially the story of a emotionally unstable teen (Charlie) who, entering the year soon after his best friend committed suicide, takes his steps into high school and the completely different world that it is. After a lonely beginning, he becomes acquainted with friends Sam and Patrick.

In the sense of the film I had few complaints. It was very well-cast, interestingly directed, and, of course, well written. Just when you’re coasting off a happiness high, the movie cuts you down into an emotional mess relative to a small child or school girl.

Emma Watson, as the role of Sam, really stepped away from the character she’s constantly associated with, Hermoine Granger, from J. K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter.” Watson displayed a believable American accent, but did have a few British slips.

Logan Lerman did a phenomenal job. I can’t label myself as a fan because of “Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief,” but I’d be lying if I said his performance wasn’t impressive.

Overall I thought the movie was well done, and I’d gladly see it twice. I give it 4 stars out of 5. It lacks the fifth star because some lines that were good in the book seemed awkward when displayed on film. Regardless, the film was brilliant, and I highly recommend it to any skeptic.