The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (26 December)
The main reason why The Secret Life of Walter Mitty should be on your to-watch list is because it boasts a truly wonderful trailer. It’s spoiler-free, intriguing and downright beautiful. It’s filled with stunning imagery, great effects and a dash of comedy to stop things from getting too serious. If Walter Mitty can find the perfect balance between humour and honesty, then we should definitely be in for a treat.
Additionally, we have Ben Stiller at the film’s reigns; directing, producing and also starring in the picture. Don’t go shrugging him off too quickly, because it looks as though he’s going to be offering more than just a silly comedy performance. The loveable Kristin Wiig is his co-star and looks to be a great choice because she, too, is more than just a comedienne. Her performance in Bridesmaids was hilarious yet heartfelt and as credible as it was comical.
Walter Mitty is currently scoring strong on IMDB with a 7/10 rating, promising to show us something substantial. It’s always a challenge to persuade audiences to watch something so surreal and fantastical, but fill it was known stars and a script written by Steve Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness) and there may be a chance.
From the looks of it the film is bound to be a hit with fans of Cloud Atlas and those who like their cinema a bit dreamy and philosophical. However, if you want to see something that may surprise you this December, then maybe Walter Mitty is the film for you.
Jessy Williams