Ben Stiller directs an updated adaptation of James
Thurber’s short story which had been adapted before in Norman Z. Mcleod’s 1947
version starring Danny Kaye. The result is beautiful to look at, certainly. You
can see the money that was spent on every frame. The big issue for me is the
message is so obvious that the journey Mitty takes seems unnecessary. The twist
at the end isn’t really that surprising either. There are some very funny
moments scattered about the film and a skateboarding sequence that is just too
cool not to jump up and take notice. But I just feel that a film that looks
this good should have more depth. None of the characters feel developed past
being a side joke. Mr. Stiller is a very talented director but in this case I
felt he was so involved with making the film look awesome that he let slide the
complexity of his character. Still I do recommend it as a fun film, especially
for anyone stuck in the rut. It just feels like it could have been so much
better. Grade: B
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