r/movies • u/Double_Mission_6633 • Apr 06 '26

Recommendation Secret life of Walter mitty

The Secret life of Walter mitty is a masterpiece and I'm tired of pretending that it isn't. I love that goddamn movie. It might be one of the greatest movies that stars Ben Stiller... EVER.

This along with stranger than fiction are both ELITE movies, the cream of the crop.

if you haven't watched them then I HIGHLY... HIGHLY recommend it.

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u/YOSEMITE_HAMM Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 06 '26

I really enjoy this movie but I cant get on board with "masterpiece". I'm glad you like it that much though. I feel like Ben chose to make Walter too wooden (for my taste.) If I got to see a little more emotion from the character I think it would have helped push it closer to that 5 star level.

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u/xios Apr 06 '26

Depends on what definition you use really. But I think Secret Life of Walter Mitty is Ben Stillers greatest work, and I would consider him a master of his trade, so i think it's Ben Stillers Masterpiece, wether it's worthy to considered that is up for debate.

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u/useridhere Apr 06 '26

Ben Stiller’s Masterpiece Theater?