Release Date: December 26th 2013
A day-dreamer escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.
Director: Ben Stiller (Tropic Thunder, Zoolander, The Cable Guy)
Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Sean Penn, Kathryn Hahn
It's been over 5 years since Ben Stiller directed Tropic Thunder. His latest, A Secret Life of Walter Mitty, is a feel good movie that shows us that there are no boundaries and that instead of using our imagination we can bring it to life.
Walter (Stiller) uses his explosive imagination and conjures up some make believe thoughts for us all to see. In his mind, this is his way of mustering up the courage to speak to Cheryl (Wiig), who he has affection for. They both work at Life Magazine, and everyone's jobs are under major scrutiny because they are converting to online only.
By the orders of new boss Adam Scott (whose beard you'll be staring at wondering if it's real or fake) Walter must present slide number 25 which will be the last ever image to be on the front cover. Walter misplaces the slide from a reel that Sean O'Connell (a great cameo from Sean Penn) has sent whilst out on his expeditions. As the unveiling date approaches, Mitty panics and decides to set off on an adventure to track down O'Connell, and find the missing slide.
Enjoy the lavish, gorgeous scenery as we follow Mitty to Greenland, Iceland and later on the Himalayas. The beautiful settings match our everlasting yearn to see more, and explore with more than just our imaginations.
Do not expect the usual Stiller comedy. Tropic Thunder and Zoolander take on silly humour, mocking stereotypes and coming out with absurd nonsense. It's not necessarily negative, and nor is this different take with A Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Stiller has remarkably attempted a dryer technique, and this reflects well within the story. It's a story that's about grasping opportunities and living life at its fullest. The comedy is sometimes awkward and at others times unexpected. This isn't fundamentally a comedy. It's secondary to that of the journey you're supposed to enjoy.
The acting all round is good. Kathryn Hahn's ridiculousness is toned down somewhat and Adam Scott is still great at playing the arsehole (if you've seen Step Brothers or Leap Year you'll know what I mean). Ben Stiller stands out, it's definitely one of his best performances.
Overview: Stick it through, as I think it'll surprise most. The imaginations that we see shows us that there are no limits to what we can or can't do.
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