Review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a Visually-Stunning, Feel-Good Film
Kristina Carroll ‘16 / Emertainment Monthly Editor
Mitty works as an employee for Life Magazine, which is ceasing its publication and laying off most of its workers, including the beautiful Cheryl Melhoff (Kristen Wiig), whom Mitty has fallen for. Mitty, who is usually very diligent when it comes to his job, goes into a state of panic when he discovers that the photo that was supposed to be printed on the cover of the magazine’s final issue is nowhere to be found. His only way of solving the problem is to track down the famous photojournalist Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn) himself. However, this is much easier said than done. Sean travels all over the globe without a cell phone or any other mode of communication, and Mitty himself has never met the man in all 16 years that they have been working together.
Although this is a heartwarming movie, those expecting a typical Ben Stiller film may be disappointed. While his comedic personality is definitely showcased several times throughout the film (there is a hilarious scene that calls out the absurdity of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button that had the audience laughing hysterically), he is much more toned down than usual.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a feel good movie that makes you appreciate the little things in life. It has some important life lessons integrated into its plot, and definitely has a happily-ever-after ending. There is something in it for everybody, and it is a great family-friendly film to check out this holiday season.
Overall Grade: B+
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