Most viewers are likely to feel that it is important for them to adopt defensive personalities in order to avoid being drawn in a group that seems to act in disagreement with society's values. While this is not necessarily bad, the sincerity in these films induces intense feelings in viewers, making individuals consider that the whole world is damaged and that all that one can do is to try and cope with the miserable conditions that people sometimes come across. Whip and Charlie both initially seem determined to let go and stop fighting for their personal well-being. Similarly, Kate has a tendency to party regardless of the effects that her attitude has on herself and on people around her. This makes it possible for viewers to understand that it is not at all easy to overcome a serious trauma and that individuals are...

Kate's focus in sobriety is probably the best example from all three films showing the difficulty with which one performs change. She is dedicated to her mission, but her background makes it extremely problematic for her to experience success.
All things considered, these films contain an almost scary realism and somewhat influence viewers to consider a scenario in which they would interact with characters in the motion pictures.

Dir. James Ponsoldt. Smashed. (Sony Pictures Classics, 2012)

Dir. Robert Zemeckis. Flight. (Paramount Pictures, 2012)

Dir. Stephen Chbosky. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. (Summit Entertainment, 2012)