I'm finding it very hard to begin this review because this movie is just filled with beauty in all definitions of the word. It explores hardships and the silver linings we can find, the absolute incredible earth we live on, and the strength we can find in our relationships with family and friends. It explores passions and fighting to be our best self, and never giving up on lifelong dreams. Basically, this movie is filled with thought-provoking themes that leave you thinking long after you leave the theater.
Now, the script is by no means award-winning or anything close to that, but it's the storytelling that really steers the film along in a smooth way. It whisks us through our main character's fantasies that are filled with action and over-the-top ideas he has. But the way the story plays out, using the surroundings to tell the story, is truly the amazing part of this movie. It's hard to explain the movie to one who hasn't seen it, but the true beauty is how everything plays out. It makes the seemingly ordinary things in our life appear to be something grand and memorable.
The acting was a pleasure to watch on screen. With an inspiring performance by Ben Stiller (Walter Mitty) and Kristen Wiig as his hilarious and kindhearted love interest, the movie is always entertaining to watch. The two lead's chemistry is truly awesome to see and it's very genuine, unlike many on screen couples nowadays. Each character brought something new and amusing to the table, and I loved every minute of it, even though it wasn't all perfection.
I think the real appeal of this movie is just the adventure it gives you. Not many movies can tell a story through the visuals and spontaneous camerawork, but this one was a true thrill ride. And again, not all aspects of this movie were the highest of quality, but there was just something so fun about watching it unfold that I looked past the imperfections. There are so many themes in the movie that I left appreciating life a little bit more. It's always a feat when movies can manage to change your views on certain things. It teaches you to let life happen, and don't let anything stop you from achieving life's biggest dreams. The music, the scenery, the camerawork, film making, acting, and storytelling all blend together to create one of 2013's most mesmerizing and beautiful films. A
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