This compelling story revolves around the life of Walter Mitty, an office star with big countless dreams. He modifies himself to be a stupid man and becomes a laughing stock for everyone. His dreams are remarkable but he can’t carry out easy tasks of daily life.
Somehow, out of a no-win situation, Stiller manages to make a likable movie that entertains while also providing a little get-out-of-the-basement inspiration.
With such high aims, it's too bad that 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' falls somewhat short of greatness. But it's not often that you come across a "big" movie as earnest and patently un-cynical as this one.
The most universally satisfying Hollywood films are usually predicated on a dialectical relationship... But Walter Mitty is too clumsy and afraid to offend to properly take that journey, not unlike its titular character.
