The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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  • 2013


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51 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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2.0
Its once the daydreams stop and Mitty jets off to Greenland in search of Penns itinerant shutterbug (and actual adventure) that the film takes an unex .. Av Club
2.0
But his new film, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, despite all of its visual razzle dazzle, never locates the beating heart of its hero. EW
2.5
While everything Stiller attempts here has a real professional polish, what Mitty lacks is any sense of what life might actually be like for the kind .. Rogerebert
3.0
But the script is too spare for a story that poses big questions. ( Common Sense Media
2.0
By its end, the movie is lost in a Walter Mitty fantasy of its own. Indie Wire
3.5
While the confusing mix of genres and ideas might throw first wave auds for a loop, the approach is timeless enough to hold up. Variety
2.5
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty offers momentary glimpses into what could have been, but doesnt deliver a big picture production on the scale that Sti .. We Got This Covered
4.5
Its the films long anticipated moment, and you dont believe a minute of it. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Youre going to find it all either enormously empowering or deeply calculated: an Arcade Firescored TV commercial for instant spirituality. Time Out
3.0
And so Mittys far fetched dreams come true and the underlying you can do it message is laid on pretty thick. Time Out
2.0
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty feels like two films in one, each jostling for position, each disliking the other. They would far rather cut loose and .. The Guardian
2.0
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this narcissistic and even slightly humourless new adaptation of James Thurbers classic short story The Secret Life o .. The Guardian
3.0
Its very odd.This has to be one of the loneliest odes to togetherness ever made. The Guardian
1.9
A cinematic Hallmark card about the triumph of the human spirit, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty finds Ben Stiller courting Oscar season accolades thr ..
2.5
Still, theres a winsome, attaboy appeal to The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that deserves to be honored.
3.5
Ben Stillers retelling of The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty is a far cry from the James Thurber 1939 story and from the 1947 film adaptation with Danny .. Screen Daily
4.5
Dreaming conjures up some great laughs a doll sized Mitty cradled by an aging Cheryl in a Benjamin Button spoof and an encounter with a mammoth karaok .. Screen Daily
1.5
And even though Walter stops daydreaming, the plot can be so contrived and coincidental that its conceivable hes still fantasizing. Collider
4.5
Somebody clearly spent a lot of money on this thing, and its all up there on the screen.You want to applaud a comedy that dares to look good, that dar .. Vulture
3.5
But audiences willing to tune in to its blend of surreal fantasy, droll comedy and poignancy will be rewarded. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
But the director, palpably straining for something epic, troubles an interior drama with so much empty razzle dazzle.
3.5
And this version of Walter Mitty undermines some of the democratic whimsy that has made his story such an appealing and durable modern myth. The New York Times
2.5
The film does lots of small things right but stumbles on the grand ideas that are meant to tie it all together. Paste Magazine
3.0
It has many entertaining and endearing moments even if it never quite comes together as a fully satisfying whole. IGN
3.0
So much of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is meant as inspirational the purposeful, slow motion shots of people running, the resonant rock music, the .. Telegraph
3.5
The city in question is New York, where Walter Mitty is introduced as an especially timid soul, hesitating about whether to send an eHarmony wink to h ..
1.3
As if Stiller werent taking on enough in directing himself, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has a tricky screenplay. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
As a director, this feels like Stillers moment. Mitty is a film that bravely rejects cynicism. In many ways, its the new Forrest Gump. Go with it and ..
5.0
Dreams not only come true in the wonderful The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, theyre the stuff everyday life is made of. Ny Daily News
4.0
Its actually quite surprising what a quiet, atypical movie WALTER MITTY is for a big budget studio comedy, but Stiller makes it work beautifully. JoBlo
3.5
Yet, despite any setbacks, Stillers adaptation is an inspiring and beautifully shot character adventure one that even manages to get a worthwhile mess .. Screen Rant
1.9
Stretching Thurbers three page story to near epic two hour proportions, Stiller not only trims the authors prickliness but betrays it, rendering a cau .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Falling short of fantastic, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is still a fantasy to enjoy. Philly
4.0
movie Walter Mitty (Stiller) has put in many years at LIFE magazine.
4.8
Here is the inspirational message of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: Within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
In the end, however, Stillers take on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty fails because it imposes a post modern, big budget Hollywood spin on what in Thu .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Its a charming, whimsical and ever so slight film, a bit of an over reach but pleasant enough, even when it falls short. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
This is a moderately enjoyable but largely forgettable confection. ReelViews
3.0
While every artist deserves the opportunity to expand their creative horizons, its difficult to understand what Stiller was aiming for with The Secret .. Blu Ray
3.5
Its a sprawling work, but it seems to know when to lay aside the big visual effects laden scenes for something more human.Actually, its a movie that p .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
The daydreaming protagonist of the James Thurber story is reimagined as a Life magazine employee (Ben Stiller) who, hoping to win the affection of a c .. Chicago Reader
3.0
This makes the film lopsided but the adventure side of Mitty is loads of fun and it will entertain more than just the kids.
3.0
This makes the film lopsided but the adventure side of Mitty is loads of fun and it will entertain more than just the kids.
2.5
Stillers is an undeniably attractive production, with gorgeous locations and some stunning special effects.But its a dull story. Usa Today
4.4
Its a blatantly silly premise that is, for the most part, executed to entertaining and hilarious effect by filmmaker Stiller, as the director, working .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
I am going to come straight out and say it: Robert Redford has made a brilliant and gripping film in All Is Lost. The Times
2.0
And here he is learning that if youll take some risks, life will reward you with impossible magic!.This brings you to tears, right Eric Ds Nider
4.8
This is essentially a $90 million art film that maintains a nice indie sensibility to go with its moments of grand spectacle. News Review
1.5
Its a wonderfully done scene and it only makes you wish the film contained more such emotionally rousing moments. Screen It
3.0
The latest installment in Soul Jazz Records Boombox series, tracing the evolution of recorded rap in the late 70s and early 80s, provides us with the .. Pop Matters
2.0
Inspired by Cheryl, Mitty sets off on a real life adventure that will take him to Greenland, Iceland and the Himalayas.Stiller delivers a likeable per .. View London
1.9
The result is a confused dramedy that isnt funny or compelling enough to make us care. News Day
2.5
The movie plays more like a series of pretty pictures than a journey into the characters head. News Day
1.9
This meaningless excuse for special effects spending is like watching a wheezing arthritic horse dragging a tractor trailer full of big budget digital .. New York Post
3.5
But is all this plus Stillers appeal enough to deliver box office Film Journal International ..
2.5
For Stillers Mitty, the fantasies are an impetus to experience real adventure.A noble goal, perhaps, and a decent idea, even if it doesnt fit the spir .. Az Central
3.8
The outlandish scenes in Mitty bring the most memorable element of the original tale reality bending to the forefront. Boston
2.5
The problem is, giving a comedy a blockbuster scale does not make it exponentially funnier. Star Tribune
4.5
Walters astonishment after one amazing event bursts out as a half horrified, half delighted Oh my god, that really happened!
2.5
If you love the Zoolander star and dont mind that this movie generates the occasional weak smile rather than huge laughs, then this self indulgent, CG .. Toronto Star
3.5
This Walter Mitty feels like a creation thats taken too long to fight its way out of its creators brain (and indeed Stiller and others have been tryin .. Slate
3.0
Surprisingly for such a big budget spectacle, it is in the details that Walter Mitty really works. Flim List
2.5
What was a whimsical but slightly dark concept about a timid man with heroic daydreams has become a Hollywood blockbuster with music several sizes too ..
3.5
Sincerely sweet, if somewhat sappy, its a zany holiday fantasy that should amuse the whole family. Susang Ranger
4.0
This air of elegy infects the story and sucks the fun out of it.It kills a beautiful idea and leaves no trace. New Yorker
2.5
It is at this very moment where The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, already choking on its own cheese, drowns itself in a pool of its very own Cheez whiz .. Uproxx
3.0
Beautifully made and featuring nicely dry performances by Stiller and Wiig, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty probably succeeds on its own terms. The Irish Times
2.0
The movie aims to be sweet, but its execution is syrupy.The picture endeavors to be earnest and heartfelt, but emerges as corny. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
Pretty much all the credit belongs to Stiller behind the camera, turning a sappy Hollywood button pusher into a slick, smart looking fantasy that does .. Total Film
3.0
This vanity project certainly isnt worth the price of a cinema ticket. Standard
2.0
Ben Stiller directs the movie like a feel good adventure that doesnt have to accomplish anything more than piece together a few unrelated action seque .. Coles Mithey
3.0
This is a notably more upbeat attitude than the original short story had and Stiller sells it well. Detroit News
5.0
Grudge Match isnt a terrible movie, its just a lot of fluff that serves very little purpose beyond 100 minutes of forgettable entertainment.
4.0
Kristen Wiigs Cheryl doesnt get to do much more than sing a song everyone but Scott is busy playing the straight man to Stiller.But it works.
1.9
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty , reborn as a flashy but soppy new adventure directed by and starring Ben Stiller, works out to be sentimental claptra .. Groucho Reviews
3.1
Walter Mitty has a big heart, and I like it for that. But this is definitely a case where a little simpler would have been a lot better overall. Aisle Seat
4.5
But the winning charm of Walter Mitty is that it tackles these issues in a straightforward and fun way that can be poignant at the same time it remind .. Forbes
2.5
Theres something slightly hypocritical about it ... preaching respect for the simple life, even as its crammed full of overpriced visuals and larded w .. Nj
4.5
It may not be a game changer or the deepest film ever made, but The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one charming film to see, and theres nothing wrong .. 7M Pictures
3.0
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty isnt about the secret life of Walter Mitty. Oregon Live
4.5
When Walters fantasies cease, and he bravely ventures into the world, the film quietly soars. Film Ink
3.8
The first 45 minutes of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty are thoroughly charming and often very funny. Movies Tv Guide
2.0
(Walter Mitty is shot on 35 millimetre film, though the footage has undergone a great deal of digital manipulation.) The Age
2.0
With the exception of the 1970s TV sitcom My World And Welcome To It, Thurbers droll, whimsical and sometimes dark sense of humor has never really mad .. Maki At The Movies
1.5
The frequent fantasy is almost always indistinguishable from the reality which makes the fantasy not inspiring enough and the reality far too unpercei ..
2.0
A rousing indie score and some arresting, if overly manicured scenery sadly dont allow for the banal Walter Mitty to transcend its contrived sentiment .. Cine Vue
2.0
Like Mitty, Stiller dreams big. The problem is that audiences dont let him. Hes both famous and forgotten, the best comedy director of his generation .. La Weekly
4.0
Unlike many blockbusters, The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty doesnt foreground spectacle and visceral thrills ahead of cerebral and intellectual stimulat .. Digital Spy
2.6
Ben Stiller directs and stars in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, James Thurbers classic story of a day dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disa .. You Tube
3.0
If you have a dream, get your own movie.Little about this one is embraceable or teachable, and nothing swells your chest with emotion. Tamp A Bay
4.4
It provides a simple wake up call for those dreamers too apprehensive, too comfy, too set in their ways. Kansas City
3.0
Unfortunately, the script cant quite keep up with this cinematic display, resulting in a film that invigorates more than it cerebrally initiates.For a .. Flicks
3.8
Especially around the holidays, a warm embrace is hard to resist. Red Eye Chicago
3.8
In our daydreams, an ambitious, world embracing movie like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty deserves to be a bigger hit than yet another Night at the M .. Stl Today
3.0
isnt the actor for this role. His comic dysfunctionalism is too frowning, too obsessive compulsive. (He would be good as a Patricia Highsmith murderer .. Ft
3.8
This is a genuinely special film of pure emotion, heart and humanity, beautiful and wondrous all at once. Dustin Put Man
3.0
Its gorgeously shot and edited, but a rougher edge might have made it easier to identify with. Contact Music
2.5
The shtick doesnt ever really invade, but the feeling of relief still doesnt last. Film Racket
1.9
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is an oppressive ode to throwing off the doldrums of everyday adulthood and embracing youthful adventure. Larsen On Film
2.5
This is where the movie proverbially and literally loses its way. Christianity Today
2.5
Stiller long ago established himself as the premier proponent of humiliation comedy. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
Suffused with a wistful whimsy, this Millennial Mitty is quietly profound without being pretentious Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
All good and well on paper, but in execution Walter Mitty does not reach its full potential. Matts Movie Reviews
3.8
While the film doesnt always gel together, Stillers performance is far more earnest than that which is found in Thurbers more satirical writing.
2.5
Then again, if The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, based on James Thurbers classic story, is short on common sense, at least it has a lot of great ideas .. Js Online
2.5
Its as if Conrad and Stiller couldnt find the right tone for Mittys mind. Hollywood Chicago
2.0
This cloying cinematic greeting card will only appeal to the most undemanding of moviegoers. Cinemix Tape
3.5
But what lifts this studio comedy, Stillers fifth feature as director, is its sincere ambivalence about fulfillment in the age of iPhones and image sa .. Film Comment
4.0
Stiller delivers an enjoyable take on the modern mans existential crisis, aided greatly by stunning cinematography. One Room With A View
3.5
At its heart, then, its a good old fashioned adventure movie, with a heavy dose of humor and heart. Flavor Wire
1.9
Mitty pins his hopes on finding the perfect final cover for Life. Daily Herald
4.0
Overall, there are many nits to be picked: Mitty is supposed to be an incorrigible daydreamer but this still feels like something we are really told r .. The Shiz Nit
2.5
In the end, Stillers take on the 1947 classic is rather bombastic and brings forth narrative cliches and messy executions.This isnt to say its a compl .. Awards Circuit
3.8
Review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty I cant honestly remember the last so called feel good movie that actually made me feel good. Crave Online
2.0
Two hours of gloopy, insipid, narcissistic wish fulfilment ensues, alongside an uncomfortably extended promotion for dating site eHarmony. The Skinny
2.0
On the upside for Stiller, Walter Mitty suggests that he can handle the visuals of romance, action and fantasy with slick versatility. Scots Man
1.5
Stillers adaptation of James Thurbers beloved short story wastes its source material; Mittys flights of fancy here are a missed opportunity. Under The Radar Mag
2.5
This is just an example of the way The Secret Life of Walter Mitty cheats its audience. Scene Stealers
2.0
Stillers Secret Life of Walter Mitty isnt worth killing yourself over but neither is it the life affirming tale it pretends to be. The Ooh Tray
3.5
This flick is a little, well, nicer.The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is watchable, likable, beautiful, and easily digestible. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
A movie that may be about life and love and hopes and dreams but feels like it was written by a computer program. Clclt
3.5
As other movies this Christmas seem to be about pushing the limits of good taste, Ben Stiller is delivering the one true feel good movie of the season ..
3.8
While Walter Mitty could have been stronger in its latter portion, I still found it to be a rather enjoyable film. Its hilarious, heartwarming, gorgeo ..
2.0
This is the childish fantasy of what thats supposed to look like. Ion Cinema
3.5
Ben Stiller has been talking up a film of James Thurbers 1939 short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, for a very, very long time.And, $90 millio .. New City Film
3.5
In a major gear change, Ben Stiller shifts away from the heightened comedic style he is known for through such films as Zoolander, Tropic Thunder and .. Tiny Url
3.0
There are some bracingly robust images, befitting a story about the man who goes places and the man who looks at the pictures of places. Movie Mom
3.0
What the fantasies do provide, at least, is a series of amusing gags when Walter comes back to reality. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.0
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty proclaims that the past is worth treasuring, every bit as much as the fantasy future. Entertainment Time
4.0
This Ben Stiller directed and Stiller and Kristen Wiig star vehicle is not close to James Thurbers charming, classic short story but has a charm of it .. Tri City Herald
3.3
Sure, its a bit meandering, fantastical, and serves up its message in a syrupy manner, but its fun and harmless entertainment. Daily Film Fix
3.5
The fully realized yang males of tribal life were bred to be tough as nails warriors. Theepoch Times
3.1
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is not the old James Thurber short story brought to the big screen. Its important to make that clear. Qc Times
3.8
If anything, its a more grown up version of another Stiller vehicle, Night at the Museum. If this was intended to catapult Stiller into the ranks of s .. Columbus Alive
3.5
That will likely prove to be a sticking point in its bid for awards consideration, but even if it doesnt get an invite to next years Oscars, The Secre .. Blog Bullz Eye
4.0
Of course Stiller takes many liberties with Thurbers old chestnut, but there is a sense that its theme of yearning really means something to him. Sf Weekly
1.5
But even with all the complaints, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty isnt a bad movie. Dark Horizons
4.0
With Walter Mitty, Ben Stiller has crafted one of the most touching, visually stimulating, life affirming big budget movies of the year, and by far th .. Sky
2.0
Comes off more like a series of episodes than a balanced narrative. Compuserve
4.0
Its Stillers most subdued performance ever, and it looks good on him. Richard Crouse
2.5
This longtime coming effort from producer/director/star Ben Stiller hasnt got much to do with the 1947 film of the same name toplining Danny Kaye (whi .. Adelaide Review
2.0
Its painful to think how much Jim Carrey could have done with the central character.Danny Kaye was a master of physical, slapstick comedy so despite W .. Impulse Gamer
1.5
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2.0
The confounding lack of comedy or personality makes this The Secret Life of Walter Mitty less than appealing. Schmoes Know
2.4
Kind of like if Akira Kurosawas Ikiru were remade as an 114 minute Super Bowl commercial. Film.com
2.5
Its one thing to repurpose a story into something of your own, but to abandon its intent in service of a unrecognizable plot and muddled message leads .. Metro Times
5.0
Stiller does a marvelous job of achieving a sense of the epic here lovingly capturing the grandeur of inspiring parts of the world most of us will nev .. Illinois Times
2.0
Ben Stillers latest directorial effort offers the balmy reassurance of a Hang in There, Kitty poster. Little White Lies
2.0
The movie takes place in the recent past, just as Life is about to shut its doors. Ut Sandiego
3.1
Stillers direction is clever.He crafts a few elaborate action sequences a fight over an old Stretch Armstrong doll is particularly memorable and piece .. MLive.com
3.0
Thankfully its fun and predominantly enjoyable though, making it definitely worth a look. Standard Net Au
1.0
As an adaptation, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is nothing less than an abomination. Bad Ass Digest
3.0
Its like watching your favourite rock star putting on a visual treat only to keep turning the sound down. Birmingham Mail
1.9
Iceland deserves an apology: The utter phoniness here is disrespectful to the natural splendor of that island nations locations, which provide the fil .. Gomemphis
2.5
The film has a very striking visual style, with beautifully shot landscapes and stark production design. Alternative Lens
4.0
Blinking is the enemy of Stiller and Dryburghs beautiful photography and youll wish your eyes would cease shuttering to take it all in. The Popcorn Junkie
3.0
Actor director Ben Stillers witty, improbably moving comedy adventure gives off the giddy, visceral feelings you get when going through a mountain tun .. Oc Register
4.5
The story is a combination of romance, action, mystery and comedy. Digital Journal
3.0
Stiller shows us how you can still find something interesting to say in seemingly very ordinary ways. Mania.com
2.0
It is a deflating notion, ensuring the wish fulfilment fantasy that will clog multiplexes come Christmas time may be the most depressing film of the y .. Screen Space(Squarespace)
3.1
As frenetic as the film is as a whole, Scorsese knows to make the scant quiet moments count, and the performances make these scenes linger in the memo .. The Movie Report
4.5
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Optimistic, sweet and sentimental without ever becoming saccharine, Walter Mitty is the most mature film from Ben Stil .. Cines Nark
1.9
Its the execution of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that is lacking. Dc5
3.0
Ignore the liberties the film takes with the original (something the 1947 Danny Kaye movie also did, much to Thurbers annoyance), and this version pro .. Movie Talk
4.5
Even with Sean Penn involved, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a good hearted delight. The Coast
2.0
This is Mitty as emotionally bruised hipster who has been knocked around a bit, not as a quietly desperate, distracted man. Thurbers story is about se .. Events Austin 360
5.0
Along with turning in a nuanced performance, Stiller proves he has developed a keen ear and eye as a filmmaker. News Ok
2.0
Stiller the director just cant seem to stand not having Stiller the actor be an unabashed hero. Topless Robot
1.0
Honestly, the only meaning I took away from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is that it makes Simple Jack look like Citizen Kane. Television Without Pity
3.0
Meanwhile, fans of action comedies may think Thurbers fantasy elements the weakest part of this film.But somehow, out of a no win situation, Stiller m .. Family Home Theater
2.0
Eat Pray Love For Men. Its hard to think of a 2013 movie with as much ambition, that whiffs completely Technology Tell
3.5
It could be a movie family watches together, although its not quite slapstick enough to capture childrens attention.Still, there are enough quirky, ch .. Patheos
4.0
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ticks all the boxes for a sweet natured family film and is spectacular on many levels, also boasting one of Stillers m .. Screen Queens
2.0
But Walter Mitty is too clumsy and afraid to offend to properly take that journey, not unlike its titular character. Reverse Shot
4.5
Big budget films that are actually about something are so rare this ones worth checking out just for novelty value alone.
2.5
He may be crazy and full of himself, but his magnetism is hypnotic, and it makes this modest documentary a delight from start to finish. Bloom Berg
2.5
If asking women out is difficult for you at the age of 45, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty just might be the best movie youve ever seen. Spin Off Comic Book Resour ..
2.0
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty isnt an awful film, and its heart is in the right place even as it moves around the globe; its just that Stillers vers .. Cinephiled
4.0
The film wisely asserts that all daydreaming and spacing out isnt a bad thing. 25YL (25 Years Later)
2.0
Despite sacrificing a richer, more rewarding story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty remains a frequently inspiring little film, one thrillingly devoid .. College Movie Review
4.5
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a Mood Indigo for the masses, a sort of cinematic gateway drug that plays around with art film concepts for audienc ..
3.0
the fondest farewell to the wonder of waiting for that perfect shot with that last roll of film, before digital cameras turned images into bits and by ..



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