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'''''The Perks of Being a Wallflower''''' is an American [[film adaptation]] of the 1999 [[Epistolary novel|epistolary]] [[The Perks of Being a Wallflower|novel of the same name]]. The film stars [[Logan Lerman]], [[Emma Watson]], and [[Ezra Miller]], and was directed by the novel's author, [[Stephen Chbosky]].
'''''The Perks of Being a Wallflower''''' is an American [[film adaptation]] of the 1999 [[Epistolary novel|epistolary]] [[The Perks of Being a Wallflower|novel of the same name]]. The film stars [[Logan Lerman]], [[Emma Watson]], and [[Ezra Miller]], and was directed by the novel's author, [[Stephen Chbosky]].

Revision as of 15:57, 27 September 2012

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Theatrical release poster
Directed byStephen Chbosky
Screenplay byStephen Chbosky
Produced byJohn Malkovich
Russell Smith
Lianne Halfon
StarringLogan Lerman
Emma Watson
Ezra Miller
CinematographyAndrew Dunn
Edited byYana Gorskaya
Mary Jo Markey
Music byMichael Brook
Production
company
Distributed bySummit Entertainment
Release dates
  • September 8, 2012 (2012-09-08) (TIFF)
  • September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21) (US: Limited)
  • October 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)
Running time
102 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$272,071[2]

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an American film adaptation of the 1999 epistolary novel of the same name. The film stars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller, and was directed by the novel's author, Stephen Chbosky.

Filming started around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 9 and ended on June 29, 2011.[3][4]

The film was previously scheduled to be released on September 14, 2012, but it was announced in August 2012 that it would now be released a week later in selected cities on September 21, 2012.[5] The film will continue to expand on September 28, 2012 with a nationwide release on October 5, 2012; its UK premiere was on September 23[6] at the Cambridge Film Festival.

Cast

Production

Development

Mr. Mudd Productions (producers of Juno) sought to hire Stephen Chbosky - author of the novel - to adapt the film. The producers - John Malkovich, Lianne Halfon, and Russell Smith - then hired Chbosky to write an adapted screenplay and to direct the film. In May 2010, actors Logan Lerman and Emma Watson were reported to be in talks for the film.[9]

In January 2011, Summit acquired distribution rights.[10] In the following February, Lerman and Watson were confirmed as Charlie and Sam.[11] In the same month, Summit sought a buyer for the project at the European Film Market held simultaneously with the Berlin International Film Festival.[12] In April 2011, Mae Whitman signed on as Mary Elizabeth and Nina Dobrev was cast as Candace. Paul Rudd was cast as Bill later that month.[13] On May 9, 2011, Kate Walsh announced, via her Twitter, that she was cast in the film as Charlie's mother and has begun filming.[14]

Filming

The film was shot in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area from May 9 to June 29, 2011.[15] Initial filming began in Pittsburgh's South Hills, including Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair and Peters Township High School.[16][17]

Scenes of the film's characters in costume at the The Rocky Horror Picture Show were filmed at The Hollywood Theater in Dormont.[18] Chbosky had seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show there when he was younger, and requested to rent the theater as a location when he found out it was re-opening.[19]

Rating

The film went under appeal for a PG-13 rating upon its originally given R rating for "teen drug and alcohol use, and some sexual references"; the appeals board changed it to a PG-13 for "mature thematic material, drug and alcohol use, sexual content including references, and a fight - all involving teens".[20]

Release

Reception

Upon release, the film received mostly positive reviews with a certified "fresh" rating of 81% in Rotten Tomatoes; the consensus states: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a heartfelt and sincere adaptation that's bolstered by strong lead performances."

Box office

The Perks of Being a Wallflower received a limited release of just 4 theaters in the United States only on September 21, 2012, and grossed $228,359 on its opening weekend, averaging $57,089 per theater.[21][22]

References

  1. ^ "THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. July 27, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  2. ^ The Perks of Being a Wallflower at Box Office Mojo
  3. ^ "'Perks Of Being A Wallflower' updates plus filming locations in Pittsburgh May 9–13". Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  4. ^ "A message from Emma". EmmaWatson.com. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  5. ^ "Release Date Round-Up: 'Oblivion' and 'Perks' Get Pushed, 'Rush' and 'Mama' Get Dated". FilmSchoolRejects. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  6. ^ "'Cambridge Film Festival - Programme for Sunday 23rd of September'".
  7. ^ a b "'Perks Of Being A Wallflower' Stars Still Have Battle Wounds From Filming". mtv.com. June 4, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 11, 2011). "McDermott packs a pair of pics into TV sked". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  9. ^ McNary, Dave (May 19, 2010). "Watson, Lerman in talks for 'Perks'". Variety. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ McNary, Dave (January 25, 2011). "Summit circles 'Wallflower'". Variety. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (February 9, 2011). "Emma Watson to star in 'Wallflower'". Variety. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Kay, Jeremy (February 17, 2011). "Buyers leave EFM with deals despite slow festival". Screen Daily. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Finke, Nikki (April 15, 2011). "Nina Dobrev Goes From 'Vampire Diaries' To 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower'". Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  14. ^ Wilkinson, Amy (May 10, 2011). "Kate Walsh Signs On For 'Perks Of Being A Wallflower'". MTV. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  15. ^ "Movie Filming In Pittsburgh Wants To Make Your Car A Star". WPXI. April 27, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
  16. ^ . Upper St. Clair Patch http://upperstclair.patch.com/articles/movie-begins-filming-in-upper-st-clair. Retrieved May 19, 2011. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ^ Emmers, Becky (May 19, 2011). "Kings Restaurant Closing for 'Perks' Movie Shoot". Peters Patch. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  18. ^ Vancheri, Barbara (April 21, 2011). "Film Notes: Newly resurrected Hollywood Theater to appear in film". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  19. ^ "USC Native to Film Scenes for Movie at Dormont's Hollywood Theater". Dormont-Brookline Patch. April 25, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  20. ^ "MPAA Grants 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' PG-13 Rating". The Wrap. Sharon Waxman. March 8, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
  21. ^ http://www.deadline.com/2012/09/indie-films-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-diana-vreeland-shine-the-master/
  22. ^ http://ca.eonline.com/news/348013/box-office-jake-gyllenhaal-tops-jennifer-lawrence-dredd-3d-bombs

External links

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