The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

Rating: 10/10 (4 December 2013)

At one point in all of our lives, we are bound to question the direction we are taking our lives, and the decisions we've made or haven't made. Some people live extremely sheltered, never getting witness some of the curveballs or left-hooks that life throws at. Thus, is the case of Walter Mitty, a LIFE magazine employee, who has day-dreams of himself performing heroic stunts and living a more adventurous life then he does now.
LIFE Magazine is preparing to put out their last issue while transitioning into LIFE Online. Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) has lost a photo negative by legendary photographer Sean O'Connell (Sean Penn), which is supped to be the last issues cover. Walter Mitty then sets out on a journey around the world to find Sean and the missing photo.
Ben Stiller is truly at the top of his game. Stiller's acting is sensational, truly heart-felt and honest, there is not one scene that Stiller isn't in and he captures you and transports you into this fantastical journey. Kristen Wiig is sweet and relaxed as Walter's love interest. Wiig, who we all know is hilarious, prospers and glows as Cheryl Melhoff. Stiller and Wiig together are perfect, such great on-screen chemistry. Adam Scott as Walter's Boss, is irritating and hilarious. Patton Oswalt has a brief role, and has quite a few laughs. Sean Penn is also terrific, even though his character is mostly talked about, when his ten minute scene comes, you truly understand who he is.
Ben Stiller's directing has never been more intriguing. Still takes an older story and brings it into the modern world, flawlessly. Still and Steve Conrad the films screenwriter, have adapted a film that the whole family can enjoy, even though it's aimed at an older audience.
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty is sure to garnish up Oscar buzz for directing and adapted screenplay. This is such a fun film, I can't remember a film with such a whole-hearted story that has done this well in a long time. I give The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty an "A+"