We all do the whole daydreaming thing where we picture
ourselves living a different, and most often, better life. 'Walter' does it
more than most in this 'Forrest Gump'-like film. Enjoy our review of 'THE
SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY'.
By Staff
The movie tells us about 'Walter', played by Ben Stiller who
also took directing duties, a member of the photography department for LIFE
magazine. His life, for those of you who aren't fans of photography, is plain
and emotionless (our chief editor is a photographer and disapproves of the last
comment) but thanks to a hyperactive imagination, he lives the illusion of one
day being someone or something admired by millions.
When the magazine announces its print life is coming to an
abrupt end, Walter receives a roll of film from world known photographer 'Sean
O'Connell', played by Sean Penn, who has been his faraway friend for many
years. In the film, the negative number 25 is included for it will become the
magazine's last main cover. The problem is the negative is nowhere to be found.
It's missing. Gone. Or they simply cannot find it.
It's up to Walter to stop daydreaming and go live anywhere,
anyhow and by any means necessary in order to find the negative.
Analysis and opinion:
As we mentioned, this film is the same type as Forrest Gump,
Big Fish, Benjamin Button, etc. The good thing, or bad depending on your
opinion on these movies, is that the flick doesn't try to go further than what
the character can do or achieve. It sticks to accessible and interesting
situations.
The screenplay isn't great by any means, in fact, there are
some very predictable moments but still manages to tell us an entertaining and
even a bit believable story.
The cinematography is amazing. The lenses used take full
advantage of the beautiful sceneries and the emotions they wanted to
communicate. Excellent job.
Joining Stiller is Kristen Wiig as 'Cheryl Melhoff' who
offers another reason for Walter to want to be a better and more important
person in life.
Stiller's direction is very smart. Why? Because he stays
away from situations that he can't fix with simple and believable fixes. He
stays true to the details that make this genre different but without trying to revolutionize
it.
A well-made film that satisfied us more than expected.
8/10 WORTH THE TICKET PRICE.
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