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. :)

"Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone"

Secret life of Walter Mitty is one of the most inspirational films ever I love it

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

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.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is one of the best films I've ever watched.

this song is perfect for the moment when he actually did the thing instead of just imagining it.

I cry every single time I watch this scene

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.

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.

Completely underrated film. This film shows what cinema is capable of when it's at its absolute pinnacle.

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.

this scene introduced me to this great song and ultimately to David Bowie

life changing scene

This scene alone deserved an Oscar❤️

I fell in love with Kristen Wiig immediately after seeing this 😍

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.

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.

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.

Seriously, for those of us who tend to be introverts...one of the most beautifully real-life adventurous movies of all time.

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.

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.

Most underrated film ever, I love this film

So nobody talks about Kristen's beautiful voice? 😍

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.

This movie actually inspired me to travel. This year going somewhere else.

COOL, the smiling face of the big guy when walter jumps into the heli

Thank you for the music Bowie... ;(

My favorite scene

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.

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.

One of the greatest scenes in movie history. The moment when you see the change in his eyes.

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.

This sceneThis scene is life changing

I texted my crush while watching this scene and it worked!

The line "Now it's time to leave the capsule, if you dare" probably best describes the movie. What a movie

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.

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.

It's 2024 and this movie still gives me chills.

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.

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.

I bet these two are glad they did this. RIP David

I will never understand why this got such bad reviews. Beautiful and inspiring movie. Absolutely love it

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

I remember crying at this scene

one of my favorite scene whit a masterpiece song

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!

The most underrated film of the 2010s.

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! 😭

LOVE The glass boot for the beer. The 12 string guitar. The actor who played the pilot he was perfect. Of course the song.

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.

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.

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.

RIP Bowie!

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.

This was a great movie. Grotesquely underrated. This is very easily in my top 5.

Every time that I feel down or need inspiration I watch this film, is something phenomenal

One of the best films i've ever seen

"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!

RIP Bowie

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.

I'm just like Walter, dreaming a life that i should live, this is my new year's resolution: to feel.

the way it transitioned into the actual song is amazing

Hearing David Bowie again made me tear up as I remembered him. Miss you, Mr. Bowie.

Great movie - watched multiple times - and shows way society has demeaned real life experience - in favour of bullshit social media

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

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.

who would dislike such a beautiful video

I can’t watch this movie without crying it’s so beautiful

I am just now learning the song, and was impressed that she is actually playing it correctly!

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

the song that gave me the courage to travel outside my country, and since that day on... everything changed.

2:10 that scene was so powerful, is in that moment Walter stop imagine his dreams and he is ready for living them

what inspiration from a good woman will do

quee escena es una de mis favoritas, hay momentos en la vida donde solo hay que saltar y arriesgarse para buscar lo que anhelamos :)

ngl this movie was very underrated. if you haven’t seen the full movie, go watch it

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.

I can't explain how much I love this scene

man this movie gave me goose bumps the first time i saw it and it still does

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.

Kristen has such a lovely singing voice.

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

He changed everything right there and made the sad chopper guy a nice company..moving

1:41 balling my eyes out 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

one of my favorite scenes in the movie, its so beautiful! i don't know!

This is not a movie, its life itself. Every person can imagine something, but a few live what they imagined. Perfect!

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...

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!

This scene and this movie as a whole lifts the spirit

Over ten years later, still an amazing movie,

This movie was incredible, I have watched it so many times. So inspiring and honestly deserves more attention

A very touching scene in a highly underrated film.

This movie literally changed my life. After watching it, i started changing small things in my life. Every now and then when i need some inspiration i rewatch it.

This is literally my favorite movie of all time. I’ve seen this movie at least once a year. It inspires my entire life.

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.

Walter mitty is the second movie that i dont want to end

Ben offers a masterclass of acting in those moments after the jump. Shock, fear, uncertainty and acceptance.

this movie is amazing, doesnt deserve the low califications