The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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Kevin P Cute and relatable with Walter Mitty's ADHD inspired daydreaming and forgetfulness. The Musical numbers are forgettable and kind of awkward. But the rest of the daydreams are pretty entertaining and the real-time adventure that Walter Mitty is roped into is amusing. Nice resolution where Walter Mitty uses his detective story tactics to stop the villains and save the day. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review Russ G Beautifully photographed in Technicolor and it probably packed 'em in the threaters in post-war America before the television age, but definitely dated. If you don't like Kaye's brand of humor or song-and-dance it's not for you. I give it two stars for effort. I recall seeing the Ben Stiller remake when it came out and didn't think much of that one, either. For some reason this was shown at a junior high assembly screening when it was probably "only" 17 or 18 years old; I have no idea why the staff would thought 8th graders in 1965 would enjoy this. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Tim M Worthy of our most fanciful daydreams, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty gets plenty of pep in its step thanks to a reliably physical comedic performance from Danny Kaye. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Jarrod R A laugh riot! Thrills and chills! 
Twists and turns on every page! 
Such is life for Walter Mitty, a man working for a pulp fiction magazine and moving through life hopping from daydream to daydream. It's so severe that he actually is served up milk toast to attempt to keep him calm. 
Danny Kaye is perfect for this role and he's able to showcase his multiple characters as well as his musical numbers and physical comedy. Speaking of, his timing is impeccable and puts him in the upper echelons of comedy stars. 
I was also impressed by Virginia Mayo, who plays Rosalind van Hoorn, who follows Walter Mitty around through the daydreams without missing a beat. 
All in all, this one holds up nicely, and would be a nice addition to anyone's wish list. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review joel h If you're already a fan of Danny Kaye, you'll enjoy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. This movie is basically a playground for the actor, allowing him to showcase all sorts of characters and talents during the various fantasy sequences. If you're not a fan of Danny Kaye, you might find the goofier parts a little off-putting, as comedy has changed a bit since the 1940s. Nevertheless, this is a light-hearted, likable movie, though it does deal with some darker plotlines, which I didn't expect. Still, I found myself smiling as I watched it, and it was amusing to see Boris Karloff in a comedic film. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review dustin d The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a charming and imaginative film with an original premise. The fantasy sequences sort of throw off the pace of the film, but they also showcase Danny Kaye's range and comedic abilities nicely. Also great performance from Boris Karloff. One of the interesting aspects for me was to see a 1940s film in color that wasn't a cartoon or historical film. It was neat to see what the 1940s looked like. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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