The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Chronic daydreamer Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) has been living inside his head for decades, a survival mechanism that that’s given him the ability to get by. But, now faced with a job that’s about to disappear, the woman of his dreams (Kristen Wig), and the opportunity to take a real adventure, Walter will have to pull himself together to truly start living; hopefully, there’s still time for him to get his life on track.
Loosely based on James Thurber’s short story, this 40 something coming of age tale has the ingredients to inspire, provoke, and engage the viewer into taking stock in their own life, provided they allow the door to open. Visually interesting and artistically composed Director Ben Stiller is clearly able to reach further than his comedic foundation and instead offer up something that satisfies the soul even deeper. Acting from the ensemble all feels on par, and yes that’s Shirley MacLaine as Walter’s mother and Sean Penn as Walter’s white whale. Looking to feel good this holiday, here’s your ticket. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is rated PG.