Ben Stiller’s passion and sincerity for the project make it enjoyable, but these manifested moments make Walter’s transformation surface level at best. He goes from barely able to click on his co-worker and unrequited crush Cheryl’s (Kristen Wiig) eHarmony page to a smooth talking ladies man. His clothes drastically change from a buttoned up shirt and tie, to a hoodie and jeans like it’s a major step. Walter’s journey from a basement dwelling employee to the man he ultimately becomes in the film’s final act is fairly obvious and predictable. Stiller’s sincerity is prevalent throughout, and while the narrative is often engaging and beautiful, it’s not quite as deep and meaningful as it thinks it is. Stiller delivers the film’s comedy and drama with great ease, giving Walter an authentic characteristic that really shows that he poured his heart and soul into the creation of the film. While directing the film would have been a challenge enough, Stiller manages to deliver a film that’s visually stunning, has great character development and blends genres, all while performing a complex lead character. When he “misplaces” the extremely important photo, Walter uses clues from the other negatives and goes on a journey across the globe to find the missing photo where his daydreams start to fade and become reality.Įasily his most ambitious project, Stiller gives an impressive performance both in front of and behind the camera. When it’s announced that Life magazine will be publishing their final issue, Walter is put in charge of the final cover from famed and elusive photojournalist Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn). Quite possibly his most well rounded effort, Ben Stiller has managed to surprise yet again, crafting a film that is funny, blends genres and is thoroughly entertaining.Īn adaptation of James Thurber’s 1939 short story, Ben Stiller’s Mitty tells the story of lonely daydreamer Walter (Ben Stiller), an employee at Life Magazine’s photo department. While not as goofy as his previous two films ( Zoolander and Tropic Thunder ), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty takes the comedic qualities of his previous two films and adds an emotional and dramatic weight to it.
Much like his character in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Stiller’s directorial efforts have matured as he progresses over time. Ben Stiller has had quite the journey throughout his career.
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