The Classic Tale of Walter
Mitty Remade with A Fabulous Cast
Walter Mitty is a
day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of
fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job is threatened,
he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into
an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. As
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gerry O. says, "It has some comedy, a few pretty cool action scenes,
romance and adventures. But, if you are expecting the usual funny and light Ben
Stiller movie – this is not it." See Gerry's full review below.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Reviewed by Gerry Orz, age 11, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic
Video review available here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZ6ChuSuik
This is a very clever remake of 1947 movie and will
satisfy all your expectations from a good story line to a great cast. I mean,
how you can not appreciate the genius of Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig.
This
movie has so many positive things to like. It has some comedy, a few pretty
cool action scenes, romance and adventures. But, if you are expecting the usual
funny and light Ben Stiller movie – this is not it. This film is full of mixed
emotions, unfulfilled desires and is a bit philosophical.
The
adventure begins with showing a guy that has been working for the same magazine
for many years and dreams about traveling and experiencing different
adventures. He even sometimes daydreams about being a hero or a worldly
traveler. This man is Walter Mitty. He also finds a girl of his dreams and
desperately tries to impress her. Then, something unexpected happens causing him
to leave his comfortable life to try to save his job, his new friendship and
his reputation.
My
favorite scene is when Walter is traveling by foot in Afghanistan and gets a pass to a
specific area of the mountains by offering local guards his mother’s cake. I
just think that was the most heartfelt scene in the movie and showed how a
mother’s love is truly international even when it comes in a shape of a cake.
The
movie is done well. I expected it to have a bit more action scenes but there
are very few. Nevertheless, all exciting moments in the film are done so well
and the graphics are amazing. Since Walter Mitty demonstrates amazing talent on
a skate board, I predict that sales of skate boards after the movie comes out
will go up.
This
movie is a bit mature and may not be too interesting for younger kids.
Therefore, I recommend it for ages 10 to 8. I also easily give it 4 out of 5
stars
Gerry Orz, age 11, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic
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