Perks of Being a Wallflower: a little extra

Though I have gotten a lot better, I am definitely not one for reading.  So, the fact that this was a book for over a decade before becoming a film is almost of no consequence. I walked in, blind, hoping to see an uplifting coming-of-age story to put me in a good mood.  Note: that is a terrible expectation of this film.  It delves much deeper into the issues of the ever reserved and proper Charlie, as we go through his freshman year of high school with him.  Picture the Breakfast Club meets Girl Interrupted.  While the darker tone gives it a grittier and more realistic feel (and frankly makes it better), it was far more than I bargained for and completely overwhelming.  In short, it had a great cast  (props to Ms. Emma Watson) and was very well done.
Verdict: Only if you know what you're doing (worth it)