The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller directs and stars as Walter Mitty - a LIFE magazine proofreader who, incapable of revealing his feelings to the woman he loves (Kristen Wiig) in the real world, retreats to a fantasy where he becomes his poised, confident opposite. When images from a fellow photographer (Sean Penn) go missing, Mitty’s mind takes him on a voyage to retrieve the negative, leading to a quest of self-discovery. The script is based on the 1939 short story by James Thurber, previously adapted for the screen in 1947.
- Director:
- Ben Stiller ('Tropic Thunder', 'Zoolander', 'The Cable Guy')
- Writer:
- Steve Conrad
- Cast:
- Ben StillerSean PennKristen WiigAdam ScottPatton OswaltShirley MacLaine
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressThough Stiller has proven he can be much funnier ... the emotional dimension ultimately makes the film feel more substantial.
Total Film
pressPretty much all the credit belongs to Stiller behind the camera, turning a sappy Hollywood button-pusher into a slick, smart-looking fantasy that doesn't mind showing its indie roots.
Time Out
pressThe film is at its best when played as goofy comedy ... The later, country-hopping scenes feel like flicking through an old copy of National Geographic.
The Guardian
pressIt's too airless, too perfect, a dream of connection with humanity that flees contact with actual people.
The Dissolve
pressSeldom has a globe-spanning, soul-plumbing search for what really matters looked so inconsequential.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAudiences willing to tune in to its blend of surreal fantasy, droll comedy and poignancy will be rewarded.
Empire Magazine
pressAs a director, this feels like Stiller's moment. Mitty is a film that bravely rejects cynicism. In many ways, it's the new Forrest Gump. Go with it and it is, in all senses, wonderful.
OK, maybe the story is a little mish-mashy; but this is TOTALLY compensated for by breathtaking cinematography, cool soundtrack, and more than a few belly laughs ("Don't play with the shark!!")
It was quirky and dreamy. The film is beautiful on theatres and takes you to a surreal adventure. Ben Stiller was brilliant as Walter Mitty, very relateable to its audiences. I enjoyed the film, it was great.
I liked it. Great little story with smart lead performances. A good looking movie with a simple story that it tells well.
If you have every caught yourself day-dreaming at work you have a lot in common with Walter Mitty. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a great escape and a cleverly likeable film provided you don’t take it too seriously. It is Ben Stiller after all. Not that that’s a bad thing. There was lots to like about this film. Its warm message and enduring main...
Variety
pressThough Stiller has proven he can be much funnier ... the emotional dimension ultimately makes the film feel more substantial.
Total Film
pressPretty much all the credit belongs to Stiller behind the camera, turning a sappy Hollywood button-pusher into a slick, smart-looking fantasy that doesn't mind showing its indie roots.
Time Out
pressThe film is at its best when played as goofy comedy ... The later, country-hopping scenes feel like flicking through an old copy of National Geographic.
The Guardian
pressIt's too airless, too perfect, a dream of connection with humanity that flees contact with actual people.
The Dissolve
pressSeldom has a globe-spanning, soul-plumbing search for what really matters looked so inconsequential.
Hollywood Reporter
pressAudiences willing to tune in to its blend of surreal fantasy, droll comedy and poignancy will be rewarded.
Empire Magazine
pressAs a director, this feels like Stiller's moment. Mitty is a film that bravely rejects cynicism. In many ways, it's the new Forrest Gump. Go with it and it is, in all senses, wonderful.
OK, maybe the story is a little mish-mashy; but this is TOTALLY compensated for by breathtaking cinematography, cool soundtrack, and more than a few belly laughs ("Don't play with the shark!!")
It was quirky and dreamy. The film is beautiful on theatres and takes you to a surreal adventure. Ben Stiller was brilliant as Walter Mitty, very relateable to its audiences. I enjoyed the film, it was great.
I liked it. Great little story with smart lead performances. A good looking movie with a simple story that it tells well.
If you have every caught yourself day-dreaming at work you have a lot in common with Walter Mitty. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a great escape and a cleverly likeable film provided you don’t take it too seriously. It is Ben Stiller after all. Not that that’s a bad thing. There was lots to like about this film. Its warm message and enduring main...
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