I KNOW that I have darkness inside of me, we all do, but I still LOVE this move and see heavy parallels. I have actively been working toward digital nomadism for a couple of years now and I am almost ready to start. One of my biggest hurdles is working security for 13 years has given me a very..... justifiably jaded..... outlook on people. This movie kind of encapsulates the perspective change I hope that slowmad travel will allow me to have, from dealing with the worst of humanity on a daily basis, to seeing some of the beauty of humanity and much much more of this world we live in.
This movie + Fight club + Treasure Planet => Setting you up for quite a life journey. "If you want to live you have no choice but to touch and be touched by the world." Now im on my warriors journey, signing up for Boxing, getting out and knowing people, singing cadences whenever I run, yelling when I feel like it, and dressing Polish in Poland. Lifes looking up ill tell you. And honestly im not as afraid anymore of talking to random people about random things. Walter mitty really gave me that final piece of the puzzle that took 3 years to blossom.
Honestly, I think I relate the most to Walter Mitty than I have with any other film character. His awkwardness, quirks, and fear of the unknown are such relatable qualities in a character. That's why I think this film had such a strong impact on so many, simply because Walter isn't a superhero, or suave ladies man. He's just a normal guy!
This movie inspired our family to take an epic road trip across America. We were feeling stuck and we weren’t sure if we could make it happen. After watching this movie one night, we decided to just go for it. No regrets. It was amazing. Walter Mitty will always hold a special place in my heart.
This movie saved my life I was in a dark, dark place and felt my life was completely stagnant, nowhere to go. No path forward I one day watched this movie on a whim and it spoke to me on a spiritual level. Told me something I needed to know Fast forward some years or about 2 months ago. I finally left my toxic household, got an apartment with a trusted friend and actually have my own life. It's not easy, it hasn't been since day 1. But I truly believe I wouldn't have gotten here if Walter Mitty didn't tell me what I needed to that dark, dark winter evening: "If you want your life, you need to take it for yourself. Take it and Step Out." This movie saved me. I can never repay such a thing. But living independent as I am, taking it one day at a time. That's how I will repay that debt. No more being a scared little kid. Nothing but moving forward from now on
I recently rewatched this for the first time since I saw it when it released and I found a real beauty in it, both spiritual and visual, that I didnt have the first time I watched it. It really pushed me to get out of the house more and pursue the things that I've been wanting to do for the longest time. Started going back to the gym, taking trips downtown or out of town to shoot pictures, I decided to get started learning to shoot with 35mm film, and I'm so excited about all of it. I think from now on this movie will be my go-to whenever I'm down or depressed and need a push in the right direction.
Fun fact: the term ‘a Walter Mitty’ is given to people, in the military (who exaggerated their career) or people who lie about being in the military. My father, a ex British military service man. Was very worried about me when I told him ‘my favourite film is Walter Mitty’, not knowing of the films existence. Lol
this was movie that changed me too, I suffer from chronic pain was told i would need wheel chair for the rest of my life. At my darkest time in my life. I watched YES MAN. n So i changed the way i lived my life. insted of being upset and depressed in pain i choose to be happy and in pain. I still have the pain. but i live my life looking on the bright side
I am a Big fan of this movie. Just to add a comment. The colors blue and red are present the whole movie, because It is a representación of The Matrix movie. Blue colors are at first scenes at the office, train, buildings, etc and red colors are present when Walter is moving to the freedom looking for the film and himself.
Upon first reading this comment, I thought it was just another instance of someone looking waaaay too much into something. Maybe Stiller just wanted to move from cold colors to vibrant colors and they just happened to be the same two colors they use for the pills in The Matrix?? Then I was reminded that, when he lands in Greenland, he asks for a rental car and they only have a red one and a blue one, and he takes the red one, and I was like "Daaaang!"
I watched his movie a month before I went to Texas for about a year, and India for a short time. I had made those plans before seeing it and this movie helped solidify it.
This movie has that inspiring essence dialed up all the way to 11 It genuinely makes you want to go out and see the world. I've never seen a movie that holds the marvelous depiction of natural beauty of places like Iceland, Greenland and etc. Those countries are Absolutely gorgeous. The first time I ever sat my foot at Reykjavik it was completely a unique experience. There weren't many people in the town I had been to, was just a bar and a few houses (less than 20) around and a port. The food, the weather, the people, the experience. Walter Mitty captures it all. The critics were too dumb expecting something completely different like a comedy skit from this movie, but Ben Stiller knocked it Outta the park in both characterisation and cinematography+direction.
Thought about this movie today and it sparks the exact same feelings I felt years ago when I originally watched it I’m glad there’s people who enjoy the movie for what it is rather then taking critic ratings at face value. I’d say its a therapy session for introverts who live life in a thought loop of what could’ve been.
Such a good movie. I loved for example how it was using the "Times" esthetic, or how at the end the negative was about him: his hero actually recognizing him in the shadow.
I love this film. I think the most powerful thing for me in this film is how he lives his life in his mind that isn’t reality. I feel that this represents our culture and collective identity. We live in our projections about past, future, and personal attachments that are to do with our conditioning. I find that often we are trapped in our minds until we are confronted with change and are forced take a chance. Or we take a chance ourselves.
It's a fun go to movie but on a deeper level it speaks to people with artistic ambitions that feel stuck in a non artistic field and the fear / passion in pursuit
Being mindful, that's the way life should be lived. I understand the profound effect this movie had on you, the ending scene with Sean Penn was stellar. Thanks for sharing!!
I loved the original story as a kid, (59 now) and still have the old readers digest book that I found it in. "Coal to Newcastle?" I also remember watching the Danny Kaye? movie with my grandfather, who I grew up with. It's a true timeless intergenerational story, and I love what Ben made out of it. I never tire of watching the scene of Sean beckoning in the photo, and the montage that follows. Well done, those men. Thank you for the clip. All the best.
How come this movie isn't part of the literally me genre? Perfect fit IMHO. "Literally me" is people with some serious personal issues working through them, and this movie is that exactly.
I've watched this movie an absurd number of times, to the point where I can identify all of the foibles and contradictions within it. For example, if Sean O'Connell took photos of the Chilean deckhands, where did he develop his film? Did he suffer a gun wound to his abdomen on the boat? How did he get the developed film into the mail for Walter? When Walter or his colleague opened the film canister, was it obvious that image 25 had been removed, separating the negative roll into two pieces? Also, man-threatening sharks do not swim within 1000 miles of where Walter enters the Atlantic. And the train Walter misses at the beginning, while daydreaming? Which makes him late for work? That train runs every five minutes. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely LOVE this movie. I love the way, when Walter goes out into the world, the world is waiting to welcome him. I love the way the men he meets seek connection with him, as Facebook Friends or other ways of reaching him to stay in touch. And the way Todd empathizes with him in the airport. And don't get me started on the cinematography or soundtrack. I've been to Iceland three times since I first saw this movie, and I'd be happy to watch it again today.
The movie did not change me; but I very much relate to the character as I am a generic office guy, mid-life considerations (no crisis), and wonders of how to guide my family to success.
I like this movie too because it has a good story and characters, but it also aims higher and tries to inspire people. Sometimes, it is a little too obvious that it is trying to inspire you, but it still works. There is another movie that also tries to inspire people called "Hector and the Search for Happiness." It is not as good, but it also aims higher than most movies.
It was a great adaptation of Thurber’s Mitty, but there’s something about the Danny Kaye version that I like more. Cinematically, the Stiller version is better, even the story. But the original version, at least to me, really love and it’s so stinking old. Having said all that though, I love how in Stiller’s version he himself is a negative asset manager. It’s a great flick and proves it’s point of living your life to its fullest, without fear.
she said she would watch this film. Idk if she will tho. And I know this is stupid but I am falling for this girl. This is not related to love or anything but this is my favourite film and showed her. Good luck everyone! Either way, this girl might change me or this film! After a month or smth, smth might happen😅
Spoiler When you realize that sean never met walter before and does not know his face, proven when they met at afghanistan Sean did not recognize him, I realized that Sean shoot a picture of a random Life employee not realizing that it was Walter all along, Walter being the subject of negative 25 is his destiny.
@@spencergurley Really? I find that hard to believe: eHarmony, Time, Cinnabun, Iceland Air or whatever. It did take away from the movie in certain places tbh
its quite amuzing and i think the director did a great job, but the story and acting is a bit cheesy most of the time. It has this cheap feelgood vibes to it. I think this is due to the soundtrackt, hollywood sitcom tipe of diologue and the "holsome" moralistic undertone in the humor and overal plot. But thanks for your take, i almost forgot about this movie.
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walter is a cuk, who got sloppy seconds lol, he started off pathetic, and he ended pathetic. It's a movie for losers.
Perfect example where critics just don’t understand what is cinema about
I agree!
This movie is an underrated gem
Beautiful things don’t ask for attention
I feel that all good people are reflected in Walter and if you did not "get" Walter's character chances are you have some darkness inside of you.
I KNOW that I have darkness inside of me, we all do, but I still LOVE this move and see heavy parallels. I have actively been working toward digital nomadism for a couple of years now and I am almost ready to start. One of my biggest hurdles is working security for 13 years has given me a very..... justifiably jaded..... outlook on people. This movie kind of encapsulates the perspective change I hope that slowmad travel will allow me to have, from dealing with the worst of humanity on a daily basis, to seeing some of the beauty of humanity and much much more of this world we live in.
This movie + Fight club + Treasure Planet => Setting you up for quite a life journey. "If you want to live you have no choice but to touch and be touched by the world."
Now im on my warriors journey, signing up for Boxing, getting out and knowing people, singing cadences whenever I run, yelling when I feel like it, and dressing Polish in Poland. Lifes looking up ill tell you. And honestly im not as afraid anymore of talking to random people about random things. Walter mitty really gave me that final piece of the puzzle that took 3 years to blossom.
Premium Rush gives me a similar feeling too
Honestly, I think I relate the most to Walter Mitty than I have with any other film character. His awkwardness, quirks, and fear of the unknown are such relatable qualities in a character. That's why I think this film had such a strong impact on so many, simply because Walter isn't a superhero, or suave ladies man. He's just a normal guy!
This movie inspired our family to take an epic road trip across America. We were feeling stuck and we weren’t sure if we could make it happen. After watching this movie one night, we decided to just go for it. No regrets. It was amazing. Walter Mitty will always hold a special place in my heart.
Yes!!!! I’m in the same situation. I need to go!
This movie saved my life
I was in a dark, dark place and felt my life was completely stagnant, nowhere to go. No path forward
I one day watched this movie on a whim and it spoke to me on a spiritual level. Told me something I needed to know
Fast forward some years or about 2 months ago. I finally left my toxic household, got an apartment with a trusted friend and actually have my own life. It's not easy, it hasn't been since day 1. But I truly believe I wouldn't have gotten here if Walter Mitty didn't tell me what I needed to that dark, dark winter evening:
"If you want your life, you need to take it for yourself. Take it and Step Out."
This movie saved me. I can never repay such a thing. But living independent as I am, taking it one day at a time. That's how I will repay that debt. No more being a scared little kid. Nothing but moving forward from now on
That’s wonderful and inspiring. Keep stepping out ❤
I recently rewatched this for the first time since I saw it when it released and I found a real beauty in it, both spiritual and visual, that I didnt have the first time I watched it. It really pushed me to get out of the house more and pursue the things that I've been wanting to do for the longest time. Started going back to the gym, taking trips downtown or out of town to shoot pictures, I decided to get started learning to shoot with 35mm film, and I'm so excited about all of it. I think from now on this movie will be my go-to whenever I'm down or depressed and need a push in the right direction.
I've loved it for long as well but it has never inspired me to move out more like it has many people
I am so happy to see all the video essays and documentaries about people's admiration for this film. Truly one of the most inspiring films to date.
It's an amazing film and terribly underappreciated. The greatest film no one has seen.
This is my favorite film too, and my friends look at me weirdly when I tell them
Not me, I think it’s so cool we share the same favorite movie!
Fun fact: the term ‘a Walter Mitty’ is given to people, in the military (who exaggerated their career) or people who lie about being in the military.
My father, a ex British military service man. Was very worried about me when I told him ‘my favourite film is Walter Mitty’, not knowing of the films existence. Lol
That is super interesting! Thanks for sharing :)
So nice to know that I'm not alone in the club. It's just that I've been running my own club in the security of my own mind, sheltered from 'critics'
This is the one movie I constantly go back to when it feels right. I do not know if it is, but it truly feels like Stiller’s passion project.
this was movie that changed me too, I suffer from chronic pain was told i would need wheel chair for the rest of my life. At my darkest time in my life. I watched YES MAN. n So i changed the way i lived my life. insted of being upset and depressed in pain i choose to be happy and in pain. I still have the pain. but i live my life looking on the bright side
Just rewatched this movie a few weeks ago, its still beautiful after all these yeaers.
I am a Big fan of this movie. Just to add a comment. The colors blue and red are present the whole movie, because It is a representación of The Matrix movie. Blue colors are at first scenes at the office, train, buildings, etc and red colors are present when Walter is moving to the freedom looking for the film and himself.
Upon first reading this comment, I thought it was just another instance of someone looking waaaay too much into something. Maybe Stiller just wanted to move from cold colors to vibrant colors and they just happened to be the same two colors they use for the pills in The Matrix??
Then I was reminded that, when he lands in Greenland, he asks for a rental car and they only have a red one and a blue one, and he takes the red one, and I was like "Daaaang!"
I have the exact same opinion. I have always loved this movie and has always been my favourite. I watch it nearly every year
So awesome!
One of my all time favorite movies
Such a great movie
I watched his movie a month before I went to Texas for about a year, and India for a short time. I had made those plans before seeing it and this movie helped solidify it.
This movie has that inspiring essence dialed up all the way to 11
It genuinely makes you want to go out and see the world. I've never seen a movie that holds the marvelous depiction of natural beauty of places like Iceland, Greenland and etc. Those countries are Absolutely gorgeous. The first time I ever sat my foot at Reykjavik it was completely a unique experience. There weren't many people in the town I had been to, was just a bar and a few houses (less than 20) around and a port. The food, the weather, the people, the experience. Walter Mitty captures it all.
The critics were too dumb expecting something completely different like a comedy skit from this movie, but Ben Stiller knocked it Outta the park in both characterisation and cinematography+direction.
This movie is simply superb to watch and be touched by the characters.🇦🇺
Thought about this movie today and it sparks the exact same feelings I felt years ago when I originally watched it I’m glad there’s people who enjoy the movie for what it is rather then taking critic ratings at face value. I’d say its a therapy session for introverts who live life in a thought loop of what could’ve been.
Such a good movie. I loved for example how it was using the "Times" esthetic, or how at the end the negative was about him: his hero actually recognizing him in the shadow.
Thank you for doing this, maybe one day I will stop daydreaming, and start living my life
And let today be that day!
Start now
you can definetly do that man. Little by little, step by step you'll be there before you know it! :)
I'm going to watch this movie again
I love this film. I think the most powerful thing for me in this film is how he lives his life in his mind that isn’t reality. I feel that this represents our culture and collective identity. We live in our projections about past, future, and personal attachments that are to do with our conditioning. I find that often we are trapped in our minds until we are confronted with change and are forced take a chance. Or we take a chance ourselves.
u listen to this soundtrack daily. this movie made a huge impact on my life.
It's my go to answer for "what's your favourite movie"
It's a fun go to movie but on a deeper level it speaks to people with artistic ambitions that feel stuck in a non artistic field and the fear / passion in pursuit
Watched this movie so many times. Love every details of the movie
Being mindful, that's the way life should be lived. I understand the profound effect this movie had on you, the ending scene with Sean Penn was stellar. Thanks for sharing!!
This movie absolutely made me change the way I look at Life
Love it!!
This movie is able to get water out of my eyes.
That’s a great way of putting it👍
u just gained a new subscriber, this is also my top 10 fav movie and the first time I see it getting praised
I loved the original story as a kid, (59 now) and still have the old readers digest book that I found it in. "Coal to Newcastle?" I also remember watching the Danny Kaye? movie with my grandfather, who I grew up with. It's a true timeless intergenerational story, and I love what Ben made out of it. I never tire of watching the scene of Sean beckoning in the photo, and the montage that follows. Well done, those men. Thank you for the clip. All the best.
best movie ever, watched it probably 7 times.
Easily in my top 10 favourite movies.
I agree. I related to this character.
There’s still no Oscar category for casting director. This movie is clearly the clarion call for why there should be.
How come this movie isn't part of the literally me genre? Perfect fit IMHO. "Literally me" is people with some serious personal issues working through them, and this movie is that exactly.
My all time favourite movie!
Same👊
I've watched this movie an absurd number of times, to the point where I can identify all of the foibles and contradictions within it. For example, if Sean O'Connell took photos of the Chilean deckhands, where did he develop his film? Did he suffer a gun wound to his abdomen on the boat? How did he get the developed film into the mail for Walter? When Walter or his colleague opened the film canister, was it obvious that image 25 had been removed, separating the negative roll into two pieces? Also, man-threatening sharks do not swim within 1000 miles of where Walter enters the Atlantic. And the train Walter misses at the beginning, while daydreaming? Which makes him late for work? That train runs every five minutes. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely LOVE this movie. I love the way, when Walter goes out into the world, the world is waiting to welcome him. I love the way the men he meets seek connection with him, as Facebook Friends or other ways of reaching him to stay in touch. And the way Todd empathizes with him in the airport. And don't get me started on the cinematography or soundtrack. I've been to Iceland three times since I first saw this movie, and I'd be happy to watch it again today.
The movie did not change me; but I very much relate to the character as I am a generic office guy, mid-life considerations (no crisis), and wonders of how to guide my family to success.
I like this movie too because it has a good story and characters, but it also aims higher and tries to inspire people. Sometimes, it is a little too obvious that it is trying to inspire you, but it still works. There is another movie that also tries to inspire people called "Hector and the Search for Happiness." It is not as good, but it also aims higher than most movies.
It was a great adaptation of Thurber’s Mitty, but there’s something about the Danny Kaye version that I like more. Cinematically, the Stiller version is better, even the story. But the original version, at least to me, really love and it’s so stinking old. Having said all that though, I love how in Stiller’s version he himself is a negative asset manager. It’s a great flick and proves it’s point of living your life to its fullest, without fear.
THIS IS AMAZING
I can relate bravo 👏
This film is one of the greats. Me and my friend went into the cinema to watch it, expecting a below average film.
I've watched it 3 times nows
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Love this movie! I can relate to it so much especially being an introvert in this society
I'm my top ten list of movies
Love this movie. I recommend The Hourglass Sanatorium and The Amusement Park for you to watch next.
Yes.
good one👍
In the Footsteps of Marco Polo too. Critics are idiots. This movie was underrated. Ben Stiller's masterpiece.
I agree!
The movie that influence me the most... is Adam Sandler's Click.
Ok
she said she would watch this film. Idk if she will tho. And I know this is stupid but I am falling for this girl. This is not related to love or anything but this is my favourite film and showed her. Good luck everyone!
Either way, this girl might change me or this film!
After a month or smth, smth might happen😅
Spoiler
When you realize that sean never met walter before and does not know his face, proven when they met at afghanistan Sean did not recognize him, I realized that Sean shoot a picture of a random Life employee not realizing that it was Walter all along, Walter being the subject of negative 25 is his destiny.
So cool!
Based and Mittypilled
they could retitle this movie to - The Beta-Males' handbook.
Una de las mejores películas, pero por ser de Ben stiller , búscan algo para hacerla ver mal, de las mejores y se acabó
Good for you.
❤
Imagine if you did it…
This movie was great and impactful. Didn't love the continuous/obvious product placement though
Didn’t notice it.
@@spencergurley Really? I find that hard to believe: eHarmony, Time, Cinnabun, Iceland Air or whatever. It did take away from the movie in certain places tbh
its quite amuzing and i think the director did a great job, but the story and acting is a bit cheesy most of the time. It has this cheap feelgood vibes to it. I think this is due to the soundtrackt, hollywood sitcom tipe of diologue and the "holsome" moralistic undertone in the humor and overal plot. But thanks for your take, i almost forgot about this movie.
The movie is pretty much straight forward, you're mind wanders and create imaginary cool things cos your reality is lacking
Absolute gem of a movie
I agree👍
Best movie ever
Couldn't agree more!