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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

2013

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Patton Oswalt ...

6.2

30,910

Adventure. Comedy The remake of the 1947 film about Walter Mitty, a milquetoast man who lives life vicariously through daydreams in which he envisions himself in a series of heroic, fantastic personas.

	Author	Review
United States	Peter Debruge Variety	"Though Stiller has proven he can be much funnier ... the emotional dimension ultimately makes the film feel more substantial."	POS
United States	David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter	"Audiences willing to tune in to its blend of surreal fantasy, droll comedy and poignancy will be rewarded."	POS
United Kingdom	Tom Shone The Guardian	"It's too airless, too perfect, a dream of connection with humanity that flees contact with actual people. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United States	Eric Kohn IndieWire	"The movie is lost in a Walter Mitty fantasy of its own."	NEG
Australia	Andrew L. Urban Urbancinefile	"The harshest thing I can say about the film is that it's boring."	NEG
United States	A. O. Scott The New York Times	"Though it is a celebration of modesty, there is also quite a lot of vanity in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'."	NEU
United States	Claudia Puig USA Today	"By trying to combine fantasy and romance with goofy humor, globe-trotting adventure and feel-good inspiration, Stiller has made 'Mitty' a mixed bag of clashing tones. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"	NEU
United States	Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune	"The movie feels uncertain as to its own tones and intentions. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"	NEU

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