Review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) by Jessika P — 17 Aug 2007

Hilarious, and a little zany-cheesy, but it works. Great mix of comedy and suspense.

This review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) was written by Jessika P on 17 Aug 2007.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has generally received positive reviews.

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