Review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) by Alex F — 21 May 2015

Beautiful photography, amazing soundtrack, interesting concept, but the execution doesn't fit the kind of movie it wanted to be.

This review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) was written by Alex F on 21 May 2015.

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

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