Hilarious and deeper than expected

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2015)

Funny, interesting, great acting and with more depth than one might expect. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty isn't perfect, but it's still very good and well worth the money spent.
Walter Mitty works on a magazine called Life Magazine, living an organized and dull life and is constantly pushed around by his boss. A stressed, organized person, Walter's life contains little to no room for spontaneity. He dreams of adventures and is secretly in love with his co worker Cheryl, and tries to contact her through a dating site. Life Magazine is coming to an end, the last issue is on the way, and when the negative of the picture for the front page is missing, Walter sets of for an incredible journey, in which he tries to find not only for the negative but also himself.
When I was about to watch this film, my expectations weren't exactly spectacular. Sure, it seemed to be a funny movie, and I would probably get some good laughs, but I really thought that would be it. I couldn't have been more wrong. This really is one of those movies that is just impossible to dislike.
One of the things that I liked the most about this movie is the character of Walter Mitty. Played by Ben Stiller, who (along with the rest of the actors) does a fantastic job of making his character come to life, Walter is a character that is very believable and one that could very well exist in real life. His dream of being adventurous, and the struggle he experiences while trying to take the step out of his comfort zone, is something I think a lot of people can relate to. When Walter takes the chance and does something unexpected, he develops in a fantastic way. By the end of the film he's almost unrecognizable, and he is, by all means, a great main character.
I also liked how the movie was shot. A good part of it takes place in Iceland, which has some amazing landscapes SP that are a beautiful addition to the film. The soundtrack is also very good, and does a great job at emphasizing the mood of the film, as it should. It doesn't lack humor, either, and made me laugh out loud many times. There is, however, one thing in this film that I thing could have been done better, and that's the plot. It's a great story, but it's a little to easy to tell what's going to happen. The ending was fairly easy to predict, and I think the movie would have played out a lot better with some sort of twist or unexpected ending.
Despite SP its shortcomings, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is still a fantastic movie. It tells an incredible story with a great moral lesson, that most people can relate to. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty can be seen by anyone who appreciates a heartwarming, encouraging and believable story with both humor and depth, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in that. This is the best movie I've seen in a long time, and if you haven't already, I would highly suggest that you go see it, as soon as you can. Don't let yourself miss a masterpiece like this!