Review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) by Orlando M — 14 Feb 2015

Not near as good as the audio version on "This American Life".

This review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) was written by Orlando M on 14 Feb 2015.

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

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