Review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) by Andrew B — 22 Sep 2014

Kind of too literal. Perfect role for Sean Penn.

This review of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) was written by Andrew B on 22 Sep 2014.

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

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