That's So Walter Mitty

Rating: 5/10 (27 December 2013)

I went to see this movie knowing nothing about its synopsis or anything. "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" begins with a clever criticism to the social networks our lives are full of, using eharmony as an example-- albeit we all know there are examples much more impacting than that. After that, I believed the story would follow a smart way, in order to mock some aspects of today's societies. However, the movie turned to a different way; Walter Mitty has strange visions about the future-- which fail-- and travels all around the world just to find a picture to publish in a magazine's cover. That wouldn't be bad, if his trip was interesting or had any sense. I agree we have beautiful images and a strong photography direction, but there is nothing relevant to the story in his trip. Most of the traveling scenes change nothing to Walter's initial purpose, becoming very random and vague-- that's mainly why I don't give this film a better rating. On the other side, I must admit it has a pretty original story and a professional cast. In the end, it's just a regular movie that won't change anyone's life, I assure you.