I watched this movie with a group of friends at one of their houses in 2013 and nobody got it. I didn't say anything but I absolutely related to the story and the main character's challenges and felt so seen. 10 years later I met my partner and it turns out we both feel the same way, having discovered our neurodivergence since then!

The movie itself is truly the ghost cat

@rust719

24 күн бұрын

Beauty doesn't ask for attention indeed.

I only found out the other day. Walter Jackson Mitty is a fictional character in James Thurber's first short story "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," first published in The New Yorker on March 18, 1939, and in book form in My World-and Welcome to It in 1942.

Thanks for the shout-out on my video essay Walter Mitty CHANGED ME. Loved your deep dive into this amazing film and it's always refreshing to find other fans of the movie that want to share more of how fantastic Walter Mitty truly is.

One of my favorite movies. It's been a while since I've watched it but as you went through the film, all those feelings and reasons why I love it came flooding back. It's a beautiful film, literally and metaphorically, and it's too bad it's not better known. But I comfort myself with this: beautiful things don't ask for attention.

@ethanbibile

6 ай бұрын

That’s such a nice way of phrasing its nicheness

saw this at the cinema and wasnt all that enamoured first time round. 2nd time round its charm started to work its magic. now its one of my favourites. such a beautiful and magical film!

I think rewatching now is more important than ever before.

Ace video. You really convey the awesomeness of the film. In my opinion, it's definitely Ben Stiller's best film and the best cinematic adaptation of the short story.

@ethanbibile

5 ай бұрын

Agreed. For all the comedic brilliance he has as a director and actor, the more serious tone of Mitty just hits different

I've loved it as soon as I watched it when it first came out. The reviews are exactly as I remember feeling about it.

i watch it when i need inspiration whenever im feeling down

An underrated content creator talking of an underrated film

@ethanbibile

5 ай бұрын

Gotta let people know about this gem any way I can

Well done. This was a masterful retrospective on one of my favorite movies ever. I can't believe it's already been a decade since it came out. I was 25 at the time, and the connection I felt through the film has stayed with me since then. Your words captured my feelings, and attitude towards it perfectly. The tone, cinematography, soundtrack, acting, and flow all mix together remarkably. As someone who has had a habit of daydreaming on life a little bit too much sometimes, the movie has provided a sense of inspiration in my own life at various points. I actually feel like watching it again as I type this. Thanks for the spotlight.

My 2 issues with the film: 1. This man recovers from traumatic events like a psychopath. Fighting a great white shark has 0 impact on him whatsoever. I get it is not a hyper realistic movie, but even a couple of minutes acknowledging how wild that was would have been great. Especially considering that his triumphs over adversity and perilous situations is what provides him with his new found confidence at the end of the film. And 2. While exuding his new identity and confidence, he is still concerned about "seeming cool" by not going back to buy the magazine. He acknowledges this out loud, but then still doesn't run back to grab one, or walk back with his new partner. 10000% nicpicks. And considering they are my only real gripes, it's almost a perfect movie for me.

I think about this movie regularly!

@jamiedetwiler7261

4 ай бұрын

Me too, it has definitely made an impact on me. I feel like it reminds me that I can go out and experience things, no matter how big or small

I watch this film at least once a year. Absolutely love it. Always makes me want a papa John's for some reason..

Wow, you’ve inspired me to go watch Walter Mitty again right now!! Love your observations and excitement for this movie. I will watch it with new eyes after hearing you speak so passionately about it. #WalterMitty #BenStiller #Greatmoviereview

I think this movie has such a cult following because of how young people now feel like they were sold a life in their childhood only to 'sell out' when they became an adult, me included. Life just wasnt what we thought it would be when we were younger and this film shows that there is indeed another way of going through life.

Loved this video, everything you talked about is exactly what I feel when I watch this movie. This is my favourite movie ever!!! I absolutely adore it's message, music, cinematography, acting, everything. Hope we can get a 4K release soon...

I watched this movie only once in my childhood, I think of it multiple times a year and this video has made me want to watch again

@ethanbibile

6 ай бұрын

It’s incredible that its impact has resonated with you so much after one watch!

Great essay Ethan, nicely observed and edited, thank you.

its awesome that people like you are still covering this super underrated movie.

How much you like this film depends on how much you can relate do Walter Mitty. If you've always been a "throw caution to the wind" type of person, then this film probably won't move you. But if you're someone who feels that they play it safe in life and often times wonder how much potential you've left on the table by doing so, then this film will truly resonate with you. That's the case with me. It's one of my favorite films ever. It's the little things that are so real... like the long hesitation that Mitty makes trying to decide if he wants to press the Send button on the eHarmony "wink." I've done things like that so many times in life... like being afraid to press that last number on the phone to connect a call to someone.

I loved this movie and I am still drawn to it. As for you, you are a very talented young man. Your video is very compelling, thanks to the richness of your voice and the quality of your delivery. I wish you a long and successful career in whatever you will endeavour.

Its crazy i recently purchased and watched the movie for the first time. But like you i remember seeing movie posters of it and also seeing the trailers when younger and i just could never stop thinkin of it. Now having watched it, it still longs in my thoughts.

This was banging man. Brilliant movie and brilliant video.

@ethanbibile

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video

as an Icelander, this film holds a part of my heart

my favourite comfort movie tbh

I've loved this film from first viewing it in the theater. Time to pull it off the shelf for a re-watch!

I am a fan of Ben Stiller's "Walter Mitty" and one day when I was in the town of Livingstone in Zambia, a picture appeared before me similar to the scenes at the end of the movie - where the characters were playing football at sunset in the Himalayas. African sunset, dusty field and people play rugby. And I shot these moments. And footage is really great! Now it would become a scenes in my documentary about rugby. It would be like a tribute to Ben Stiller beacuse his "Walter Mitty" is inspired my adventures. Best regards, Screeny42 from Siberia.

When i die, if someone asks me of a movie...i ll remember walter mitty

Me too lol. Every now and then I watch WM. Like The Big Lebowski. Office Space... That kinda stuff. Great video you made here. Thanks.

Great video, very thoughtful presentation of your feelings about the movie and I obviously agree, because I clicked on this video. Love the way you're able to put your passion and feelings into words with a wide vocabulary, and very evocative use of movie clips to illustrate your points. Just a thought, some of the other youtube movie commenters end their movies with a sign-off, and I could totally picture you doing this too, to the point where I was momentarily surprised when you didn't. Ever thought about adding a signature sign-off to your videos? I wish you all the best with your channel, and I will be watching with interest.😄

I absolutely agree with all of your observances and assessment as well as your fondness of this movie!!! I have always loved it as one of my very favorites!!!!

Wow, you nailed it

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I love this movie! I watch it time and time again to gain life inspiration. It is criminally underrated.

i think over the years, times have changed and I think its how our society has changed is why people are in love with these types of movies. like into the wild as well. to get out of our day to day life to find meaning in life through adventures

@ethanbibile

5 ай бұрын

Into the Wild has been on my watch list for a while. I’ll have to get to it sooner now that I know it’s comparable to Mitty

An inspiring and a beautiful "ghost cat" film only a few can witness, understand, and adore.

Sean Penn was really good in this too

my favourite quirky movie. Make me want to visit Iceland...It is now my bucketlist.

my English teacher made us watch this movie, it was fun this video was cool

One of my top 4 on Letterboxd

@ethanbibile

6 ай бұрын

Same here!

Such a beautiful review, you made me want to see walter in action once more. I'm curious, what do you think about yesman? It's another film that I hold dear, that reminds me of walter mitty in many regards. Btw, if you haven't, check out the yesman book (the film is loosely based on a silly but very entertaining real story).

I love this movie, not perfect but what movie is? Movies are experiences and it left me with a feeling that I still think about today

film journalist's opinions are worth as much as an ign journalist's opinion on video games. not much

A movie that slowly earns a cult status. And very deservedly so.

Прекрасный фильм.

Exudes. I hope Walter doesn't extrude anything.🤪 Great job.👍

@ethanbibile

6 ай бұрын

Whoops, I guess that one slipped past me in the edit 😅

A good movie. Nevertheless it would have been better without those dream-like over the tiop sequences that make everything dumb.

@compulsiverambler1352

Ай бұрын

It is a great portrayal of maladaptive daydreaming. But it is toned down from what maladaptive daydreamer actually experiences. To portray it accurately the fantasy would have to be even more frequent and often more unrelated to his immediate surroundings. The fact that his fantasies are as realistic as his real life, and feel just as important to him and much more stimulating and compelling, is accurate. It feels like that. The real world is easy to escape from and disappears from direct awareness at the drop of a hat, before we know it, just like in the movie.

@damar1967

13 күн бұрын

Without it, the time when he actually does something wouldn’t punch enough.