Genre:
Romantic Comedy / Drama
Directed
by: Ben Stiller
Starring:
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine
Running
time: 114 minutes
This second film adaptation of James Thurber’s
short story of the same name (the first dating back to 1947) tells the story of
Walter Mitty, a negative assets manager at Life magazine who goes through life
daydreaming adventures for himself instead of actually living them out. He is
in love with a coworker, but he is too scared to act upon it. When it is announced
that Life magazine will close down, a final cover picture is chosen.
Unfortunately, Walter cannot find the negative for it. He might just have to
snap out of his constant reverie to find the needed photo.
This remake was in talks for a very long time
before it was actually made. Maybe the people involved were daydreaming. At one
point, it was rumored that Jim Carrey would play the lead. In the end, Ben
Stiller directed it and played the title role. Personally, I feel that was a
good choice for Walter Mitty, as the American actor brought a good mixture of
humor and sensibility to the character. Others may have done well too, but
Stiller did an awesome job. He was funny, without ever going over the top with
it. He could also show vulnerability, without too much cheesiness.
Visually-speaking, The Secret Life of Walter
Mitty is a sight to behold. The daydreaming scenes are very well done. The film
goes in overdrive at times in the motivation department, but it manages to deliver
a very compelling story wrapped in a nice message. Dreams are indeed good, but
actions are necessary to get anywhere.
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