Quintessence of Life

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2018)

"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
This epic journey of a man who escapes reality by "zoning out" to images of his inner feelings to cope with his anxiety is more than visually pleasing. Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) is a man whose job as a negative assets manager at Life Magazine is his whole existence, but knows there is more to life than just the daily grind. In attempts to find a lost negative that will be featured on the final cover of Life Magazine, Walter experiences the world, breaks through his emotional barriers, and finds love.
The way Ben Stiller (director and actor) used the rules of thirds throughout the film made a beautiful story even more appealing. The colors and landscapes made me feel as if I was actually with him on his adventures. It put me in a state of awe and full of emotions. With the alluring visuals and powerful story, I truly experience the Quintessence of Life.