The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

2013 • 114 minutes
4.4
8.25K reviews
52%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible
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A moment comes when you stop dreaming, start living and discover your destiny. For day dreamer Walter Mitty, that time is now. When his job, along with that of his coworker (Kristen Wiig) are threatened, Walter takes action and embarks on an incredible journey. Ben Stiller directs and co-stars in this inspiring story about an ordinary man who leaps into the extraordinary adventure that is life.
Rating
PG

Ratings and reviews

4.4
8.25K reviews
William Byron
May 11, 2014
This isn't really a comedy. It had its comedic aspects, and there are a few scenes where it goes solely for laughs. However, I found those scenes (the Benjamin Button parody and the superhero fight in particular) to detract from the movie. It's Walter's quest, not his fantasies, that make for a warm, fun movie where you really pull for him and feel for his ups and downs. Apart from the story, the cinematography and artistic style are amazing, evolving with our protagonist throughout the movie.
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Matt G
May 31, 2014
The pacing and tone of the movie shifts more times than Madonna's looks. Some genuinely beautiful scenes and creative chances on describing the apathy many develop towards life make it worth a watch. The feel good finale doesn't quite ring true or as inspiring as they intend but there is a warm human story to mitty to enjoy if you let it.
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Cristian Acevedo
July 26, 2014
Great movie but in my opinion it didn't make me laugh, sure I chuckle here and there but for me it was that much I though. At first that it was an adventure only movie since he goes aroung the world (no spoilers) but since in this case they categorize it as being a "Comedy", well I would say this, they are movies that succeed on it others fail on it and this movie would the case, it was a flop not good at all. But taking that for aside, the movie is awesome, totally recommend it for adventure no comedy...
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