Walter Mitty

A Secret Life of Walter Mitty is an American adventure comedy-drama that was directed by and stars Ben Stiller. The film takes us on a journey with the protagonist, Walter Mitty portrayed by Ben Stiller, who is a negative assets manager at Life Magazine. Often times he escapes the harsh reality of the work by daydreaming in a world where he is always the hero. Walter fancies one of his coworkers, Cheryl Melhoff, but he believes he does not possess any heroic qualities that would woo her; however, that changes when Ted Hendricks, the new owner and corporate transition manager, sends Walter to search for negative #25, the perfect photo for the cover of the final print issue of the magazine, allowing Walter to live his life as he would daydream …show more content…
The beginning of the film, introduces the audience to an average man with a monotonous life establishing Walter’s identity as an ordinary, boring man. He wears formal business attire; a white shirt, grey tie, and matching coat and pants that are grey. This conveys how Walter has changed from being the risk-taking skateboarder with a mohawk to a young adult who had to assume the responsibility of his father after his death. Through Walter, Stiller is suggesting that the audience should challenge themselves and step out of their comfort zones. The real essence of the film is to go beyond the daydreams and live them, as well as to never let go of your …show more content…
Stiller has shown the audience that even the most ordinary people have the potential to be heroic in their own ways and witness their dreams in reality. He has also conveyed that we should not change ourselves for others and let society dictate how we live our lives; every individual is unique, having the potential to pursue our own adventures. He suggests that, although we may not avoid erupting volcanoes, we are able to create happiness with the ones we love, while pursuing our passions and