I can't believe rotten tomatoes only gave this movie a 51%. I think this movie is way underrated and deserves more than 51%. This movie is so inspiring and I think it is a great movie. :)
The expression Walter's face right after he jumped into the helicopter is absolutely beautiful - almost like he's in disbelief of what he is capable of. What beautiful, beautiful movie.
I really love this scene. Not only is it the pivotal moment where Walter finds the courage to stop imagining and start living the adventures for real but also that it is this very sweet and personal fantasy of Cheryl that is his inspiration to change, and gives him the courage to act at that moment and do this. It's a fantastic moment that caught me by surprise. Great film.
+Jaymal Patel Similar feeling here. My tween nephew wanted to see this at the movie and up to this point in the movie I was sort of waiting for it to be over and this scene came on and pulled me into the rest of the story. Totally unexpected.
What I love about this scene is it’s the last vision Walter has. After this, he feels like he’s actually living life and so he stops imagining what he could do
This movie changed my life. I was in a downward spiral regretting so many life choices and settling for less than what I wanted. I watched this and cried. I cry every time I watch it. I'm not as brave as Walter Mitty but I've made little changes in my life to actually get some joy out of it. Maybe one day I can take the full plunge like he did.
This movie was underrated, I think because it was in a way about very average people occasionally doing something extraordinary. But this scene, something about Bowie's song and Walter choosing that moment to live his imagination just brings tears to my eyes. I am very like Walter and I hope one day to be as brave as he is. Of course the book was entirely different, but the sentiment of daydreaming is the same. Edit - thanks for your comments! This scene still lifts me up and pushing my comfort zone.
Lynching tree I'm doing the same in 2 months. Spending 6 months in SEA, I relate to this character so much, this film has been a huge inspiration for me
This movie has so many subtle and wonderful moments in it, and this scene, without a doubt, is the defining moment, the turning point. Great song, great movie, thank you Ben Stiller for choosing this song, Thank You David Bowie for the song....RIP.
My little nephew insisted on seeing this movie and I was sort of checked out of the movie until this scene. The way it started slow and built up totally pulled me in, and was very emotionally moving. This scene really caught me off guard and sucked me into the rest of the movie.
There's something so aesthetic about the song choice and the cinematography to match specific points in the song. It's like a well oiled machine, the slow buildup in the intro parallels Walter's buildup in taking charge in his life dreams, and the moment the song goes for a jump, the pacing of the scene shifts rapidly, as he jumps in the helicopter, and it's just a triumphant, fast paced scene that carries out onto the latter fast paced portion of the film. Excellent creation, one of Ben Stiller's best performances, and you can really respect him as an actor here. Kristen Wiig was a bit underused, but she her shine too. I hope this film gets the recognition it deserves at some point.
But not only as an actor, Ben actually directed this film, and i think he did a great job, this movie is in my top 10 of all times, specially this scene.
walters face at 1:04 is truly beautiful, its the moment he realizes he must step out of his comfort zone and live, or spend the rest of his life wasting away.
For me it's 1:47, like when the initial andrenaline comes off and he is taking in what he's just done and the view ahead. It's that feeling when one has just completed a big life's milestone.
The reason why I love this scene so much is that his daydreaming helped him basically to take the leap in real life, where he wouldn't have made such a bold decision before otherwise. Especially to those who are struggling with maladaptive (uncontrollable) daydreaming, this can be such a big source of hope.
For me, this is the threshold for Walter. The crossroads of his destiny. One leads to reality while the other is symbolized by another vision. By jumping into the helicopter, he chooses reality. All the while, he is guided by his threshold gaurdian. This is truly a subjective masterpiece.
One of the things I absolutely love about this film is how, when Walter does something cool you question wether it’s reality or his imagination. When you put the pieces together and realize it is, in fact, reality it feels so good.
The movie reminds me of the day I quit my job and went on to create my own startup ~4yrs ago. For most, myself included, it's very difficult to break old routine and just go for it.
I briefly met Stuart Drysburgh, the cinemtographer of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", yesterday, and I didn't ask him about his other famous films and pilots he's worked on (The Piano, Analyze This, the pilots of Boardwalk Empire, and Sex & the City). I asked Mr. Drysburgh about "the helicopter scene." He lit up and said, "there's a whole story behind shooting that scene." He described how this moment, the moment we all love and feel when he literally jumps onto the helicopter, was really difficult to film. The moments before and after the jump weren't so difficult, but getting the actor safely jumping onto a rising helicopter, was a challenge. I loved that he smiled when I asked him about the scene.
This movie is a perfect example of how we, people, let truly valuable gems pass through our lives unnoticed and unappreciated. An important opportunity, a friend we didn't give the proper attention, a love we mistreated, the lyric of a song we don't bother to understand or a movie we don't appreciate because it doesn't have enough explosions. "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" can seem flavorless if one is just looking for a fun distraction for a couple of hours, but for some people... those specific people who are (or once were) in the same spot in life Walter is in this movie, it becomes a deeply touching piece of art. Walter's function is to be a mirror, so we could see our reflection and empathise. He is in a stagnation, contemplating the chances he let go in life and what he could have become but didn't, because he was too afraid and unreactive. I've been in this place, and that's why I consider "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" a masterpiece. I am NOT the emotional type of person, but this movie never fails to make me cry. It brings me back to the memories of this confined place, and raises a state of sorrow and melancholy. I can only imagine Ben Stiller knows this felling in a personal level to translate it in such a subtle and beautiful manner. But in the end, "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" delivers. The most warm message, an epiphany. Even though he is afraid, Walter takes his leap of faith, because he realizes that if he doesn't, nothing will ever change. And so must we, even if it is scary, even if we keep trying to calculate the risks. At some point we need to jump and contemplate what is there to be seen. Ben Stiller shows to us, through Walter, that the value of life is not only at the end of the race, but in the experiences we have along the way, as well. And that we need to be attentive to them when they present themselves, even if they seem small at first glance, because at some point we might even see a "ghost cat" for a split second, who knows? "Secret Life of Walter Mitty", one of my "all time favorites", a movie that I hold dear to my heart. Watch it! Watch it again under this new perspective. Allow it to turn your tears of sorrow and melancholy into tears of joy and hope, as it did to mine.
Esta es una de las mejores escenas "Cruce del primer umbral" que he visto. El héroe luego de resistirse a llamado de la aventura, se encuentra con su mentor (o ayuda sobrenatural) que lo invita al umbral. Veamos qué sucede en esta escena. 00:00 Walter Mitty viene de rechazar tomar el helicóptero que lo lleva a la aventura, ya que el piloto se ha tomado un copón de cerveza y está bastante borracho (lo podemos ver junto a Mitty, una copa en forma de bota). 00:05 Aparece la ensoñación, que es su virtud y su gran problema a la vez. Aparece en la forma en la mujer a quien ama, cantando Space Oddity, ya que a él peyorativamente se le llama Mayor Tom por sus "desconexiones" con la realidad. Es decir, su maestro es también su fantasma. 00:58 La ensoñación le indica el camino de la aventura. Al seguirla, Walter comienza a mezclar esa fantasía con la realidad, lo cual es remarcado pues la canción Space Oddity ahora es cantada por su ensoñación pero también por David Bowie, la voz original, mezclando ambos mundos. 01:15: El helicóptero no solo es el medio de transporte. Es la aventura por desarrollarse. Para el héroe, es incluso más: Es la personificación del miedo que le impide avanzar a la aventura. El protagonista está en una situación de indecisión. Es el "pre-parto". 01:30: El hombre se lanza a la aventura, decide cruzar el umbral. 01:41: Se aferra al helicóptero como quien se aferra a la vida. Pronto se da cuenta que no era lo inestable que pensaba, y que el piloto en realidad no está borracho. Rompe el miedo. El helicóptero representa su nueva vida. 01:46: Walter Mitty no está mirando el interior del helicóptero. Está despertando y viendo este nuevo mundo. Este despertar con la realidad también se hace notar porque la canción Space Oddity es cantada únicamente por David Bowie 01:50: Mientras sus ensoñaciones quedan atrás, en tierra. 02:07: Sus fantasías, que fue su maestro y manera de sobrevivir, desaparece ante sus ojos, para dar curso a su nueva vida. (La importancia de ver la muerte de sus fantasías o desaparición es también una manera justa de despedirse de esa compañera que la acompañó desde siempre). 02:18: Justo después de desaparecer su fantasía, muere un Walter Mitty y nace otro. La idea del renacer se refuerza con el sol del amanecer envolviendo al protagonista. 02:59: No está cómodo. Lo nuevo no es cómodo. Tremenda escena de Ben Stiller.
elqui para mi una de las mejores peliculas de todos los tiempos junto a forest gump, y por supuesto, gracias a david bowie por su magnifica cancion 😞 ✋ 🎵 😢
This movie came out the same year after I broke out of my comfort zone and did my first travel to another continent. The movie didn't need to inspire me, but it hit home. Especially this scene invoked the same feeling as I had when I went on that first flight of mine ever.
I’d have to say this is one of my favorite scenes is from Walter Mitty. And David Bowie’s song “Space Oddity” fits perfectly. This scene is artistic and dramatic, and captures the feeling of seizing the moment. It simulates an atmosphere of acceleration and beauty. It’s a very inspiring scene.
This movie was very surprising to me. I cried my eyes out at the end 😢😭. Made me want to get out and explore the world 🌍🌎🌏🗺. To not be afraid of trying new things. Getting out of your comfort zone. To just go for it. Life is too short. We all have a little Walter Mitty inside of us
@@SuccessforLifester to tour it yes.. Working holiday visas are the way imo. Money is bullshit. Capitalism has made obedient little children / greedy little bastards out of most of us. Break free and don't look back.
I love you Ben Stiller this movie is a masterpiece and you play walter so perfect always been a fan of most you're roles especially the older ones. But I think this is one of your best serious/comedy roles you've done and I love it.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of LIFE" "Ver el mundo, afrontar peligros, traspasar muros, acercarse, hallarse entre otros y sentir. Ese es el propósito de la VIDA" Como le da vida este tema, a esa escena!! David Bowie, admiración total!
Especially in this scene he nailed the mark. You simultaneously watch and root for his transformation all the while you’re feeling yourself get inspired and change with him.
This is a superbly crafted scene I've always loved. From the simplicity of the music to the closeup cut of the helicopter switch to her almost chasing him as he heads toward it. It is art at its best.
Every time i see this scene, really feel some tears trying to go out. It's so inspiring and beautyfuly powered by David's music.. majestic. Thanks for posting.
+Mario Rock Iquique - es una tremenda escena. La subi porque cada vez que la pelicula y llego a esta escena funciona como inspiracion cuando te sientes algo, desgastado, aburrido, o desesperanzado. - - - Awesome scene, I uploaded it because every time I watch the movie and this scene appears it serves as an inspiration when you feel something tired, or bored of life, or hopeless. Good vibes.
Esta escena debería estar en las iconicas del cine mundial...Una vez estaba indeciso si volver a cierto país porque habia fracasado en mi matrimonio y conocí a una mujer de ese mismo lugar, estaba traumado y sin deseo de volver, pero logró convencerme y volví. Todo es metaforico y hermoso a la vez.
I admired David Bowie, even though I only knew his voice and 2 songs. I didn't know he sang Space Oddity. I've loved Walter Mitty since, about, 6 years ago. I've still yet to see this movie. Found out David Bowie died. Found this scene. Found out David Bowie sang Space Oddity. Rewatched this scene. Now, I REALLY love Walter Mitty and David Bowie.
When Walter Mitty jumped into the helicopter and into the unknown I knew he made the right decision to try even if it’s risky. I’m sure we have that feeling when doing something never done before.
Walter corriendo hacia el helicóptero es representa una persona que confiesa su amor a quien ama, una persona que renuncia a un trabajo que no le agrada, una persona que inicia un proyecto con temor, pero lo hace. Representa a todos los que se arriesgan a tomar una decisión...
This scene is what actually introduced me to David Bowie. Got hooked on this song for quite some time, then I went out to listen to his whole discography. Just happy to have watched this and gone after this song, or else I could’ve missed one of my favourite artists ever
This is a bit of an odd movie, but man I love it. I love this part. There is something very sexy about a beautiful woman playing a guitar and singing directly to you.
Being the child of immigrants, I thought my life goal was to only find money buy a house and sit in a cubicle, but as I start to try to live life the way I wanted, guilt and shame usually followed so I thought dreaming is all I could do to live life safely. I’m not dreaming anymore, I’m gonna do it, it might be scary, no one in my family have ever done anything beyond finding money to survive before. I cried in the scene when Walter said he had to find a job 2 days after his father died, marking the end of who he was.
This film gave me a feeling that no other movie has ever given me. It's one of the hardest emotions to describe but I can say that it's beautiful when it happens. I think this movie is highly underrated because it's misinterpreted and wasn't fully appreciated.
I just watched this movie for the first time, I can't believe I never saw it before. It's now one of my favorite movies. This scene in particular was amazing. I already loved the song, but it fit perfectly here. It's also amazing to me that you could tell that this was real, even though he had imagined so many scenarios, at this moment watching for the first time, you know it's real. You know that he's quite literally taken the leap and is living a real adventure. That is great film making, and great story telling.
This scene inspires me so much. In 2019 i was hospitalized for 1month and a half, had emergency surgery, saw myself die multiple times, had an nde. Several months later, i decided to go on a road trip on my own. Went from lisbon to Dublin in 3 weeks. Went on a hike near Howth, faced the sea and cried. I never thought i'd make it through february. And yet here i was, still alive, after crossing all western europe with a backpack. I never felt so proud of myself. After 1 and half a month facing my hospital room's ceiling and death's eternity, i was facing the ocean and its own eternity. Live life fully people. It's a one shot. But it's so worth it
Kristen Wiig had ethereal, other-worldly appeal to me in her expressions, voice and gate in this whole sequence. I don’t care what WM was dreaming or not, this was simply a beatific piece of the movie.
Just the unique gorgeous visual shots in this movie, like one here of the helicopter and iceberg flying over the ocean, easily puts this in the top 10 rewatchable movies for me. Such a visually rich movie coupled with a poignant sad but ultimately heart warming story. I hope more movies like this will be made.
I can't believe rotten tomatoes only gave this movie a 51%. I think this movie is way underrated and deserves more than 51%. This movie is so inspiring and I think it is a great movie. :)
Arif Hamizan I agree how can u give Star Wars attack of the clones 66% but this a 51% when it's an enjoyable film
Who gives a shit about these critiques any ways.
Critiques who do not travel.
Do you believe in rotten tomatoes??? The page that gave over 90% to every Marvel disney movie???? After Thor 3 puntuation it lost all credibility
None of the people replying knows how rotten tomatoes works
Secret life of Walter Mitty is one of the most inspirational films ever I love it
definately
The phandom is literally everywhere
agreed, that's why I came to Iceland.
Gives this gentelman a beber
AGREE!! Im looking for other inspirationnal movie. Is there any recommendation?
"Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone"
I mean if
Joseph Fugarino I can't step outside my comfort zone
change that attitude and build up confidence in yourself and you can do it
This quote may change my life one day
who said that?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one of the best films I've ever watched.
Same here
The cinematography of this scene definitely supports that.
Me too!!!
Same I always rewatch
Sameee
this song is perfect for the moment when he actually did the thing instead of just imagining it.
+amyanda she wasnt really there
+SlenderFiedGaming lol. I know that.
+KadenPlaysGamez but he actually did what he usually imagines (doing crazy stuff)
For sure
Not if you know what the song is actually saying.
The expression Walter's face right after he jumped into the helicopter is absolutely beautiful - almost like he's in disbelief of what he is capable of.
What beautiful, beautiful movie.
Too bad, its fake, it is a movie after all. You can do it too.
@@Disko671, it's called "acting" pal.
Love that description, exactly what I thought of it
I really love this scene. Not only is it the pivotal moment where Walter finds the courage to stop imagining and start living the adventures for real but also that it is this very sweet and personal fantasy of Cheryl that is his inspiration to change, and gives him the courage to act at that moment and do this. It's a fantastic moment that caught me by surprise. Great film.
I totally agree! My fav scene! Was thinking of this and watched this video after hearing of David Bowie's death!
+Jaymal Patel Similar feeling here. My tween nephew wanted to see this at the movie and up to this point in the movie I was sort of waiting for it to be over and this scene came on and pulled me into the rest of the story. Totally unexpected.
He does have one imagination scene after this, but he doesn’t want to view it anymore. This is truly where his life began again
Seems to me it was before he even made it to Iceland. When he was doing tricks on the skateboard while she had her back turned.
Agree agreee
What I love about this scene is it’s the last vision Walter has. After this, he feels like he’s actually living life and so he stops imagining what he could do
What I love about this scene is that we visually see him change his entire life by taking that one leap into the unknown.
Yeah, the last one after this is just him imagining his crush in a flock of birds, afterwards he really starts living life
Yeah, the last one after this is just him imagining his crush in a flock of birds, afterwards he really starts living life
This movie changed my life. I was in a downward spiral regretting so many life choices and settling for less than what I wanted. I watched this and cried. I cry every time I watch it. I'm not as brave as Walter Mitty but I've made little changes in my life to actually get some joy out of it. Maybe one day I can take the full plunge like he did.
I hope your doing well and wish you luck if you do decide to take the plunge
Good luck to you
I feel the exact same way! Makes me cry every time!
You can do it if you really want to! Sometimes just need to be braver, and sometimes just need a little push. But don’t ever give up😊
Hey I did it…. I can tell you stories… little steps..
this scene introduced me to this great song and ultimately to David Bowie
same
Wow thats awesome
You hadn't heard of him before this?
Ace Referiza Imo that‘s very sad
Same.
This movie was underrated, I think because it was in a way about very average people occasionally doing something extraordinary. But this scene, something about Bowie's song and Walter choosing that moment to live his imagination just brings tears to my eyes. I am very like Walter and I hope one day to be as brave as he is. Of course the book was entirely different, but the sentiment of daydreaming is the same.
Edit - thanks for your comments! This scene still lifts me up and pushing my comfort zone.
+Lizzie Walker I backpack across south east asia for 1 year because of this movie. It was worth every penny.
Lynching tree I'm doing the same in 2 months. Spending 6 months in SEA, I relate to this character so much, this film has been a huge inspiration for me
Well, short story.
Well hello from SEA :D
It's normal to be scared. Infact you'll find your true self only when you're scared. And when you do, you often find you are made of stronger stuff.
I cry every single time I watch this scene
Same..
life changing scene
Katherine Adriane Kathcy you are so right
I am so happy someone said this. Absolute truth.
The whole movie was......but you're right....this scene...gives me the chill every times !
...it is so true and kind!..
Katherine Adriane Kathcy potato
Katherine Adriane Kathcy the turning point of the whole movie
Completely underrated film. This film shows what cinema is capable of when it's at its absolute pinnacle.
This movie has so many subtle and wonderful moments in it, and this scene, without a doubt, is the defining moment, the turning point. Great song, great movie, thank you Ben Stiller for choosing this song, Thank You David Bowie for the song....RIP.
My little nephew insisted on seeing this movie and I was sort of checked out of the movie until this scene. The way it started slow and built up totally pulled me in, and was very emotionally moving. This scene really caught me off guard and sucked me into the rest of the movie.
There's something so aesthetic about the song choice and the cinematography to match specific points in the song. It's like a well oiled machine, the slow buildup in the intro parallels Walter's buildup in taking charge in his life dreams, and the moment the song goes for a jump, the pacing of the scene shifts rapidly, as he jumps in the helicopter, and it's just a triumphant, fast paced scene that carries out onto the latter fast paced portion of the film. Excellent creation, one of Ben Stiller's best performances, and you can really respect him as an actor here. Kristen Wiig was a bit underused, but she her shine too. I hope this film gets the recognition it deserves at some point.
Zoologic21 well said my dear. Nicely said...
When the song says "I'm sitting on a tin can" we seea shot of Walter sitting on the tin can helicopter haha
But not only as an actor, Ben actually directed this film, and i think he did a great job, this movie is in my top 10 of all times, specially this scene.
This scene alone deserved an Oscar❤️
This movie actually inspired me to travel. This year going somewhere else.
yeah me too.
That's Super cool dude! Good luck on your travels. :)
Me too! We just got back from Italy and Europe! We had quite an adventure. This scene is awesome--inspirational.
@@carolsuestuart this aged badly
Not in this year mate
Thank you for the music Bowie... ;(
*:'(
walters face at 1:04 is truly beautiful, its the moment he realizes he must step out of his comfort zone and live, or spend the rest of his life wasting away.
For me it's 1:47, like when the initial andrenaline comes off and he is taking in what he's just done and the view ahead. It's that feeling when one has just completed a big life's milestone.
COOL, the smiling face of the big guy when walter jumps into the heli
The reason why I love this scene so much is that his daydreaming helped him basically to take the leap in real life, where he wouldn't have made such a bold decision before otherwise. Especially to those who are struggling with maladaptive (uncontrollable) daydreaming, this can be such a big source of hope.
Love :) 🔱
Gave him courage
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Indian version :p 🔱
Seriously, for those of us who tend to be introverts...one of the most beautifully real-life adventurous movies of all time.
Most underrated film ever, I love this film
For me, this is the threshold for Walter. The crossroads of his destiny. One leads to reality while the other is symbolized by another vision. By jumping into the helicopter, he chooses reality. All the while, he is guided by his threshold gaurdian. This is truly a subjective masterpiece.
My favorite scene
MsCuellar86 the ending, where he sits in the photograph admiring a film, that one is also really nice :)
MsCuellar86 same!
This scene is fantastic. The moment he jumps in the helicopter is so touching
this scene and the final scene of fight club are the best that ive seen
One of the things I absolutely love about this film is how, when Walter does something cool you question wether it’s reality or his imagination. When you put the pieces together and realize it is, in fact, reality it feels so good.
So nobody talks about Kristen's beautiful voice? 😍
This sceneThis scene is life changing
Changed my life 💪💪
The movie reminds me of the day I quit my job and went on to create my own startup ~4yrs ago. For most, myself included, it's very difficult to break old routine and just go for it.
PushCoin good on ya mate!
Mine was 2 years ago got terminated never looked back!
I want to move on to my own idea/ company. Getting started is the hardest and also failures.
So true. Good luck
How’s the start up coming?
I fell in love with Kristen Wiig immediately after seeing this 😍
I briefly met Stuart Drysburgh, the cinemtographer of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", yesterday, and I didn't ask him about his other famous films and pilots he's worked on (The Piano, Analyze This, the pilots of Boardwalk Empire, and Sex & the City). I asked Mr. Drysburgh about "the helicopter scene." He lit up and said, "there's a whole story behind shooting that scene." He described how this moment, the moment we all love and feel when he literally jumps onto the helicopter, was really difficult to film. The moments before and after the jump weren't so difficult, but getting the actor safely jumping onto a rising helicopter, was a challenge. I loved that he smiled when I asked him about the scene.
This movie is a perfect example of how we, people, let truly valuable gems pass through our lives unnoticed and unappreciated. An important opportunity, a friend we didn't give the proper attention, a love we mistreated, the lyric of a song we don't bother to understand or a movie we don't appreciate because it doesn't have enough explosions.
"Secret Life of Walter Mitty" can seem flavorless if one is just looking for a fun distraction for a couple of hours, but for some people... those specific people who are (or once were) in the same spot in life Walter is in this movie, it becomes a deeply touching piece of art. Walter's function is to be a mirror, so we could see our reflection and empathise. He is in a stagnation, contemplating the chances he let go in life and what he could have become but didn't, because he was too afraid and unreactive.
I've been in this place, and that's why I consider "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" a masterpiece. I am NOT the emotional type of person, but this movie never fails to make me cry. It brings me back to the memories of this confined place, and raises a state of sorrow and melancholy. I can only imagine Ben Stiller knows this felling in a personal level to translate it in such a subtle and beautiful manner. But in the end, "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" delivers. The most warm message, an epiphany.
Even though he is afraid, Walter takes his leap of faith, because he realizes that if he doesn't, nothing will ever change. And so must we, even if it is scary, even if we keep trying to calculate the risks. At some point we need to jump and contemplate what is there to be seen. Ben Stiller shows to us, through Walter, that the value of life is not only at the end of the race, but in the experiences we have along the way, as well. And that we need to be attentive to them when they present themselves, even if they seem small at first glance, because at some point we might even see a "ghost cat" for a split second, who knows?
"Secret Life of Walter Mitty", one of my "all time favorites", a movie that I hold dear to my heart. Watch it! Watch it again under this new perspective. Allow it to turn your tears of sorrow and melancholy into tears of joy and hope, as it did to mine.
Very well said ❤
I texted my crush while watching this scene and it worked!
Congrats mate
All the best 🎊
One of the greatest scenes in movie history. The moment when you see the change in his eyes.
The line "Now it's time to leave the capsule, if you dare" probably best describes the movie. What a movie
Esta es una de las mejores escenas "Cruce del primer umbral" que he visto.
El héroe luego de resistirse a llamado de la aventura, se encuentra con su mentor (o ayuda sobrenatural) que lo invita al umbral.
Veamos qué sucede en esta escena.
00:00 Walter Mitty viene de rechazar tomar el helicóptero que lo lleva a la aventura, ya que el piloto se ha tomado un copón de cerveza y está bastante borracho (lo podemos ver junto a Mitty, una copa en forma de bota).
00:05 Aparece la ensoñación, que es su virtud y su gran problema a la vez. Aparece en la forma en la mujer a quien ama, cantando Space Oddity, ya que a él peyorativamente se le llama Mayor Tom por sus "desconexiones" con la realidad. Es decir, su maestro es también su fantasma.
00:58 La ensoñación le indica el camino de la aventura. Al seguirla, Walter comienza a mezclar esa fantasía con la realidad, lo cual es remarcado pues la canción Space Oddity ahora es cantada por su ensoñación pero también por David Bowie, la voz original, mezclando ambos mundos.
01:15: El helicóptero no solo es el medio de transporte. Es la aventura por desarrollarse. Para el héroe, es incluso más: Es la personificación del miedo que le impide avanzar a la aventura. El protagonista está en una situación de indecisión. Es el "pre-parto".
01:30: El hombre se lanza a la aventura, decide cruzar el umbral.
01:41: Se aferra al helicóptero como quien se aferra a la vida. Pronto se da cuenta que no era lo inestable que pensaba, y que el piloto en realidad no está borracho. Rompe el miedo. El helicóptero representa su nueva vida.
01:46: Walter Mitty no está mirando el interior del helicóptero. Está despertando y viendo este nuevo mundo. Este despertar con la realidad también se hace notar porque la canción Space Oddity es cantada únicamente por David Bowie
01:50: Mientras sus ensoñaciones quedan atrás, en tierra.
02:07: Sus fantasías, que fue su maestro y manera de sobrevivir, desaparece ante sus ojos, para dar curso a su nueva vida. (La importancia de ver la muerte de sus fantasías o desaparición es también una manera justa de despedirse de esa compañera que la acompañó desde siempre).
02:18: Justo después de desaparecer su fantasía, muere un Walter Mitty y nace otro. La idea del renacer se refuerza con el sol del amanecer envolviendo al protagonista.
02:59: No está cómodo. Lo nuevo no es cómodo.
Tremenda escena de Ben Stiller.
elqui para mi una de las mejores peliculas de todos los tiempos junto a forest gump, y por supuesto, gracias a david bowie por su magnifica cancion 😞 ✋ 🎵 😢
Quien eres?
@@Fentanilo14 i'm no one
Enseñame
No jodas leer esto con la escena a la vez me hizo llorar
This movie came out the same year after I broke out of my comfort zone and did my first travel to another continent. The movie didn't need to inspire me, but it hit home. Especially this scene invoked the same feeling as I had when I went on that first flight of mine ever.
Best scene from a beautiful movie about opening up your horizons.
RIP Bowie
I’d have to say this is one of my favorite scenes is from Walter Mitty. And David Bowie’s song “Space Oddity” fits perfectly. This scene is artistic and dramatic, and captures the feeling of seizing the moment. It simulates an atmosphere of acceleration and beauty. It’s a very inspiring scene.
Its perfect...greetings from Italy!
I bet these two are glad they did this. RIP David
Right!?
This movie was very surprising to me. I cried my eyes out at the end 😢😭. Made me want to get out and explore the world 🌍🌎🌏🗺. To not be afraid of trying new things. Getting out of your comfort zone. To just go for it. Life is too short. We all have a little Walter Mitty inside of us
krazygurlize need a lot of money to tour the world though.
@@SuccessforLifester to tour it yes.. Working holiday visas are the way imo. Money is bullshit. Capitalism has made obedient little children / greedy little bastards out of most of us. Break free and don't look back.
LOVE
The glass boot for the beer.
The 12 string guitar.
The actor who played the pilot he was perfect.
Of course the song.
RIP Bowie!
I will never understand why this got such bad reviews. Beautiful and inspiring movie. Absolutely love it
I love you Ben Stiller this movie is a masterpiece and you play walter so perfect always been a fan of most you're roles especially the older ones. But I think this is one of your best serious/comedy roles you've done and I love it.
Imagine the love of your life singing Space Oddity by David Bowie to motivate you to take a leap of faith into adventure? I want that! 😭
a man can only imagine
This scene literally took my breath away and made my heart grow. It is perfect.
My #1 favorite movie of all time. I've lost count of how many times I've watched it and this scene still makes me cry!
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to,
to see behind walls, draw closer,
to find each other and to feel.
That is the purpose of LIFE"
"Ver el mundo, afrontar peligros, traspasar muros, acercarse, hallarse entre otros y sentir.
Ese es el propósito de la VIDA"
Como le da vida este tema, a esa escena!! David Bowie, admiración total!
Especially in this scene he nailed the mark. You simultaneously watch and root for his transformation all the while you’re feeling yourself get inspired and change with him.
It's 2024 and this movie still gives me chills.
Such a beautiful movie in so many ways 💙💙💙
This is a superbly crafted scene I've always loved. From the simplicity of the music to the closeup cut of the helicopter switch to her almost chasing him as he heads toward it. It is art at its best.
who would dislike such a beautiful video
Every time i see this scene, really feel some tears trying to go out. It's so inspiring and beautyfuly powered by David's music.. majestic.
Thanks for posting.
quee escena es una de mis favoritas, hay momentos en la vida donde solo hay que saltar y arriesgarse para buscar lo que anhelamos :)
+Mario Rock Iquique - es una tremenda escena. La subi porque cada vez que la pelicula y llego a esta escena funciona como inspiracion cuando te sientes algo, desgastado, aburrido, o desesperanzado. - - - Awesome scene, I uploaded it because every time I watch the movie and this scene appears it serves as an inspiration when you feel something tired, or bored of life, or hopeless. Good vibes.
+arkmario también tanto la canción como la misma escena la ocupo como medio de inspiración cuando la moral anda baja!
siempre bonito
RIP Bowie
The most underrated film of the 2010s.
I remember crying at this scene
Hearing David Bowie again made me tear up as I remembered him. Miss you, Mr. Bowie.
Innovator Bowie. Just had a wee cry. Miss you, Mr. Bowie. Thank you
I loved this movie in the strangest way. It was special to me for its rawness. Sometimes the most simple things are the most beautiful.
what inspiration from a good woman will do
I don't know if women know this, but you people are such a motivational force sometimes. Thanks for existing.
Esta escena debería estar en las iconicas del cine mundial...Una vez estaba indeciso si volver a cierto país porque habia fracasado en mi matrimonio y conocí a una mujer de ese mismo lugar, estaba traumado y sin deseo de volver, pero logró convencerme y volví. Todo es metaforico y hermoso a la vez.
1:41 balling my eyes out 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I admired David Bowie, even though I only knew his voice and 2 songs.
I didn't know he sang Space Oddity.
I've loved Walter Mitty since, about, 6 years ago.
I've still yet to see this movie.
Found out David Bowie died.
Found this scene.
Found out David Bowie sang Space Oddity.
Rewatched this scene.
Now, I REALLY love Walter Mitty and David Bowie.
ngl this movie was very underrated. if you haven’t seen the full movie, go watch it
When Walter Mitty jumped into the helicopter and into the unknown I knew he made the right decision to try even if it’s risky.
I’m sure we have that feeling when doing something never done before.
this movies soundtrack is AMAZING. it’s probably one of the most underrated movies out there, but damn if it isn’t a great film
This was a great movie. Grotesquely underrated. This is very easily in my top 5.
man this movie gave me goose bumps the first time i saw it and it still does
This movie was incredible, I have watched it so many times. So inspiring and honestly deserves more attention
I keep coming back to this scene because it was so pivotal. Kristen was used so perfectly, it still brings a lump to my throat
the song that gave me the courage to travel outside my country, and since that day on... everything changed.
Walter corriendo hacia el helicóptero es representa una persona que confiesa su amor a quien ama, una persona que renuncia a un trabajo que no le agrada, una persona que inicia un proyecto con temor, pero lo hace. Representa a todos los que se arriesgan a tomar una decisión...
This scene is what actually introduced me to David Bowie. Got hooked on this song for quite some time, then I went out to listen to his whole discography. Just happy to have watched this and gone after this song, or else I could’ve missed one of my favourite artists ever
El que diseñó esta escena debe saber que creo algo que llega al corazón de la gente y la hace reflexionar. Felicitaciones
He changed everything right there and made the sad chopper guy a nice company..moving
La magia sucede cuando suena ése tema...No lo puedo creer todavía. Descansá en Paz, David Bowie.
Exacto!
the way it transitioned into the actual song is amazing
I teared up at this scene...almost a shout-out to all of us who like someone but don't have the courage to say anything. Great movie!
Walter mitty is the second movie that i dont want to end
which one is the first movie?
TheLukichman avatar... that movie is awesome
Karma Hadid I really fucking hope that you reffer to the cartoon.
@@jfandersson3223 What if he was referring to the Alien one.
This is a bit of an odd movie, but man I love it.
I love this part.
There is something very sexy about a beautiful woman playing a guitar and singing directly to you.
Katy Perry can sing me "Country Boy" any day.
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Every time that I feel down or need inspiration I watch this film, is something phenomenal
With this movie I stepped out on myself, and I did get to adventure so many things. I am home now, but I keep looking at this video.
This movie is a different kind of experience in its own. It makes you realise so much about so many things.
Being the child of immigrants, I thought my life goal was to only find money buy a house and sit in a cubicle, but as I start to try to live life the way I wanted, guilt and shame usually followed so I thought dreaming is all I could do to live life safely. I’m not dreaming anymore, I’m gonna do it, it might be scary, no one in my family have ever done anything beyond finding money to survive before. I cried in the scene when Walter said he had to find a job 2 days after his father died, marking the end of who he was.
one of my favorite scene whit a masterpiece song
I'm just like Walter, dreaming a life that i should live, this is my new year's resolution: to feel.
This film gave me a feeling that no other movie has ever given me. It's one of the hardest emotions to describe but I can say that it's beautiful when it happens. I think this movie is highly underrated because it's misinterpreted and wasn't fully appreciated.
I just watched this movie for the first time, I can't believe I never saw it before. It's now one of my favorite movies.
This scene in particular was amazing. I already loved the song, but it fit perfectly here. It's also amazing to me that you could tell that this was real, even though he had imagined so many scenarios, at this moment watching for the first time, you know it's real. You know that he's quite literally taken the leap and is living a real adventure. That is great film making, and great story telling.
This scene inspires me so much. In 2019 i was hospitalized for 1month and a half, had emergency surgery, saw myself die multiple times, had an nde. Several months later, i decided to go on a road trip on my own. Went from lisbon to Dublin in 3 weeks. Went on a hike near Howth, faced the sea and cried. I never thought i'd make it through february. And yet here i was, still alive, after crossing all western europe with a backpack. I never felt so proud of myself.
After 1 and half a month facing my hospital room's ceiling and death's eternity, i was facing the ocean and its own eternity. Live life fully people. It's a one shot. But it's so worth it
Kristen Wiig had ethereal, other-worldly appeal to me in her expressions, voice and gate in this whole sequence. I don’t care what WM was dreaming or not, this was simply a beatific piece of the movie.
life gets scary sometimes, are we ready to make the jump?
He finally steps into the unknown, like she said about major Tom.
This is one of the Best movies ive ever seen, the story, acting, the cinematography, everything is perfect ♡ very inspiring
An incredible movie. Totally mesmerizing. Amazing sceneries. Awe inspiring geographical locations. I keep coming back to it.
secret life of Walter Mitty the best film ever
A very touching scene in a highly underrated film.
Just the unique gorgeous visual shots in this movie, like one here of the helicopter and iceberg flying over the ocean, easily puts this in the top 10 rewatchable movies for me. Such a visually rich movie coupled with a poignant sad but ultimately heart warming story. I hope more movies like this will be made.
I am just now learning the song, and was impressed that she is actually playing it correctly!