The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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" The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), based on James Thurber’s “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” originally published in The New Yorker (1939) "

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"9.0/10"

Stiller's most accomplished directorial work

“"Life is about courage and going into the unknown."

Before Ben Stiller signed on to direct and star in 2013's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, numerous esteemed filmmakers - including Gore Verbinski, Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard - were in talks to helm the picture. Stiller, therefore, is a peculiar candidate for the film considering his comedic background, but the director's attempt to expand his artistic horizons thankfully pays off. Loosely based on the short story by James Thurber (which was also adapted into a 1947 film starring Danny Kaye), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is enchanting - a heartfelt, visually accomplished gem, and one of the most refreshing motion pictures of 2013. It feels like an authentic cinematic experience, offering gorgeous locations, a touching na” read more

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" ... and Ben Stiller (2013) Ben Stiller, ... and Kathryn Hahn"

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"(WATCHED: 18 May 2021)"

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"A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing. An incredible movie and totally different from the original which was in itself fantastic. Visually, this movie is perfect with its breathtaking cinematography and unobtrusive special effects. Many scenes, particularly those showing Walter skateboarding in Iceland, or climbing the Himalayas, were very memorably shot with unique camera range and angles. The s"

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"1st viewing July 14"

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"Watched via: Blu-Ray (Samsung) Date: 05.27.20 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy RE-watchability: 4**** (out of 5) Notes: Bought at the Dollar Tree."

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"Result: #16 on "Best Films of 2013" list. Trailer"

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"Greeting someone who didn't greet you This is a teen-flick regular, which apparently bleeds over elsewhere. This is when the crush of the main character says "hi" to the main character and they say "hi" back only to notice they greeted someone else. I believe the aim's to illustrate how insignificant a character can start the movie off that someone will just look through them like they aren't even physically there. It's an effective way to garner sympathy for the protagonist, but also a remind"