What happens when a shy day dreamer, embarks on a world-wide quest for adventure? You get a film like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. The film has received mixed reviews, with some calling in boring and complicated, but in my opinion, it is an example of story and cinematography working well together, to produce an enjoyable film.
Ben Stiller, directs and stars in this remake of the 1947 film, and in accordance with the 21st century, features online dating, and even the impending doom of Walter’s company Life magazine following the trend and going online. Walter, is entrusted with producing a picture, which will feature as the last cover on the magazine, when the picture is missing however, he embarks on a world-wide adventure, to find it.
Some have described this film as boring, and too slow, but in my opinion the story moves at the right pace. While it is a times complicated, it has been weaved together so well that the audience is constantly on the edge of their seat.
The cinematography is outstanding, and Ben Stiller should be commended on the quality and effectiveness that this brings to the plot.
Walter may be a little strange, but this film teaches us to dare to dream. A well deserved 8/10.
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