It wasn’t “in-your-face/action’y” enough for a faster paced movie for them, and it wasn’t political and controversial enough of a slow movie for them. Critics never appreciate a gem when ones made and only appreciates several years later.

Critics are like the old-timers at your workplace. They'll find the slightest oversight and expand it into some cardinal sin, so that they appear "insightful" and "know better than you". Critics wanna sound smart, like they have high standards, and have something useful to add. Unless it's a popular film like the Avengers, in which case they don't want the public to denounce them.

Agreed

Sam Smigla my fav all time

Your opinion is stupid.

This movie is a total gem. I love the character. the scenery, the adventure ! Took my eldest boy to see it when it came out - he was about 15 I think. i thought he might think it was a bit lame but he loved it. And now my 7 year old just got to know it - he loves it too !

It’s kind of ridiculous that this tanked at the box office... it was an incredible movie and I don’t understand why

His journey was not alternate tho

@@badezimmertv1457 his journey wasn't alternate, his daydreams were

Varun Orton how did he get the longboard

SAME!!

Jahews i live there

-Anonymou- -S- Then you are very lucky!!

Just visiting Iceland is one of my goals.

Jahews same

Even stuff inside of buildings or New York pulls off that great cinematography. The film is wonderfully shot.

100%. It's visually beautiful. There's a lot of Earth porn in this movie.

And he transferred this cinematography to his Tv shows which are getting even more love

Agree

Ezra Ball that's sick dude!

greetings fromgermany downhill community

Ezra Ball I really wanna learn this.

Ezra Ball love your name

Almost like the musician Ezra Bell

Is it beautiful?

Thats wholesome

Gotta admit the place is good for long boarding

That's awesome. Glad to hear this movie touched so many people. It didn't have worldwide acclaim but that doesn't bother me. "Beautiful things don't ask for attention."

Here's success of the movie! 😊

What seriously? But I read somewhere that Rodney Mullen The Godfather of street skating acted as a stunt double for Ben Stiller in the central Park scene!

they had stuntman and mullen. stiller is trash on a real skateboard. longboard riding is foogin easy when you go 5 mph..... hollywood is fake 🥸

Explain the behind the scenes from this movie with Ben Stiller filming the last part where he slides into the town?

It was Rodney Mullen in the Central Park scene, not Ben

I heard he was using his ears as air brakes?

Charlie but he actually knows how to skateboard, something established earlier in the film. Plus the guy did have to go and rescue him

Same. This movie gave me hope

Así era yo.... Un día se me presentó la oportunidad de un trabajo donde tengo que viajar mucho... A lugares q no conocía.. Ahora cambié mucho igual que Walter... Debes salir de tu zona de confort

Start doing!

The point of the movie is the literal opposite , he lives his life at last.

An extended scene, running the full length of the song, wouldve made for a perfect song video.

I think they wanted it to feel impressive but not unbelievable. The ties on his hand would tear off, and walter isn't an athlete.

​@@Vanlifecrisis yeah, but didn't they imply he had been an excellent skateboarder earlier in the film? I really enjoy this scene, but it feels like a missed opportunity. As is, it is a bit too straightforward, there should have been a bit of doubt, him overcoming it and then getting into him cruising and remembering that he has innate and impressive (albeit niche) skills that most don't have.

cause it wasn't a "big" enough movie...

papa there's always gotta be that one guy

cameron darrow sorry but the MCU movies suck. A disgrace to cinema

I get the same response when I tell ppl I used to fly off cliffs on my snowboard under a full moon at 1am at Teton Pass. I guess we’re the ones that are alive and woke!

It's a hidden gem and it's better that way. It didnt do well in the theatres cause it's not a pop corn flick

Same! It really helps with boxing practice!

@@StallionFernando it really helps with slapboxing too! I find I always win matches

LMFAO 😂

That's concerning

Underrated comment

It already is !!

And now Severance is his magnum opus! I really hope he has an acting role in the second season.

And not over acted… beautiful film

Azazel thank you

thanks bro (y)

thanx:)

Thanks!

Also was done acoustic style for Red Dead Redemption, for those who were still wondering where else they've heard it.

Same here man! It changed my life like nothing else!

Experiencing this really intensely right now actually.

This scene actually inspired me to travel there. I'm grateful for this movie because Iceland is just as beautiful in reality.

Same. Going there is such a dream of mine. 😍

just came back from Iceland-it is a amazing. My guide told me about when they were filming the movie there. Amazing.Go!!

It’s pretty awesome there

and it's not even the most beautiful part of the country

I really agree. Just a few days ago, remembered the scene where he chose not to photograph the snow leopard. Didn’t remember the name of the movie. But that scene has impacted my way of thinking ever since

So beautifully put and so true

Hey. I'll be traveling to Iceland in August. Do you mind sharing some recoomendstions?

@@estigmata20 Congrats and I went to Iceland in August as well! First thing for your journey is pack light and whatever clothes you bring, make sure they are waterproof because I got completely soaked out there and regretted not buying waterproof clothing. Second I rented an Airbnb before arriving so I recommend renting a place now and if you do rent a place, rent a hostel so you can meet other travelers and make friends if you want. Third I recommend going to the Blue Lagoon, it's a hot springs and is very soothing and relaxing, only complaint is there's a lot of tourists. Fourth The Black Sand Beach is seriously out of this world so that would be my main destination to go and I sadly didn't visit the locations of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, but I recommend looking into those locations if you want to visit. Fifth I reccomend going to the main city of Reykjavik for a night or two if you are looking for fun in the city, a lot of bars and activities going on. Last but not least, don't worry about taking photos or posting on social media because you shouldn't have the distraction of the camera to witness the beauty of Iceland with your own eyes. Lemme know of you have any more questions for your journey! 👌

@@peaceoutandgoodbye Going too by next week in August! Thank you for the tips!

Howd you get the money to do so? I’m 17 grew up watching this film and it still means so much to me. I’d love to travel to Iceland but don’t even know how I’d go about it. Just curious how you did?

Hey Man,My Excitement has only doubled now after reading your comment, is there any chance of us getting connected on social Media like on FB,Instagram,Twitter?

it's not a skateboard, it's a longboard.

Longboard = skateboard

@@camiloarias8071 Makes you wonder why they bothered coming up with the fake name longboards doesn't it Camilo?

no he visto otras, pero apoyo esa opinión

Brinni Leo jesus christ those are real city names

Was in my HQ which is next to Smáralind during summer last year. Reykjavík is stunning by its own, and Kópavagur has its own beautiful charm 🙂

LMAO. Crazy language

Orangeflava dat aint nice

@@deviboyy beautiful crazy language! Better? 😁

i remembered watching this back when it first came out on theatres and finding it ridiculously weird. i didn't understand how cheryl somehow appeared in greenland so subtly without any indications from before and the imagination scenes completely baffled me and made no sense whatsoever. granted i was still 9 at the time and didn't get the big message and visuals the movie was trying to present, but this scene somehow always stuck to me even after all these years. so glad i decided to rewatch it after all these years. now it's up there on the list of movies i'll be rewatching over and over nonstop for the next week

Which movie bro?

So u old now?

Nice to here friend.

This is wonderful to read, you are one of the few that have managed to create a fulfilling life.

Newbie question, what if there’s a hump or a small pothole on the downhill road? Will he get wiped out? Or can he just go around it?

@@joonotfins we can go around it most of the time, but if we see it too late we just hit the bump/pothole and hope for the best lol. We can also hit rocks and be ok for the most part, which most people don’t realize.

wish ya good luck

so do i

You there yet?

This is two years ahead, how ye doing?

How you doing my guy?

Me too

Hunter 928 respect

Mine tooo

Same

@@FiveNightsatSFMs this version is from the band Junip which Jose is sometimes part of. I like both versions.

@Captain Dodz And there we go, another person spewing at games. You know, it's sad that people like you won't give a chance to masterpieces like Red Dead. It honestly rivals some of the best Hollywood productions nowadays. But no, just because it's a "game" then it must be a waste of time.

Ik I’m so pissed I missed it when I played they game

Si,si lo es el propio jose gonsalez hizo el soundtrack de red dead redemtion y walter mitty

​@@leonecartelremastered3020What a coward. The guy you responded to deleted the comment.

Please, recommend any movie like this.

Sounds amazing! Wishing you safe travels. l find myself replaying this scene in my head occasionally, & then I just have to revisit the movie. It's a magical blend of action & landscape, and I love that he's running from & to something at the same time. May you only run toward adventure on your journeys ❤️

Dude freaking congratulations! This scene as well inspired me travel as well and I went to Iceland as it was number one on my bucket list and I'm already 22 and crossed off my biggest desire in life so if anyone is reading this, if a chump like me can travel then you can as well! 💙

As a Ukrainian, I feel so weird reading about someone willingly leaving New Zealand. I'd like to visit it someday, it's hands down one of the most amazing places on Earth

Bro...I loved your inspiring story. Can you share how do you earn money for travelling ?? because we need huge amount of money for abroad travelling.

@@peaceoutandgoodbye You are 22 . Wow 😍 How do you earn buddy ?? Because Iceland is very expensive.

Same here

I want to visit Iceland too if you want someone to go with :)

I hope you stopped hoping, and went.

I hope you go there someday

@@glipk I was suppose to go in August, but couldn’t because of covid unfortunately. But I’m still not giving up hope.

@@morganlily. that sucks. Best of luck, I am sure you will make it there

How's it going? You bombing any roads or hills with it now

Any other movies recommendations like this ?

@@gaurav3290 Into The Wild Little Miss Sunshine The Perks of Being a Wallflower

@@natraj_j all watched 😅

@@gaurav3290 Lucy In The Sky The Art of Racing in the Rain

@@natraj_j How is "Lucy in the sky" movie ?? Review is very bad.

Driving? You should longboard!

I drove the ring on my honeymoon.

Is that what is its called actually the ring road?

Adidallas ring road... or Route 1

haha i told myself the exact same thing when i watched it :)

Matt Lainio. Jajaja. Buena observación.

same here .. right before i realize that the longboarder isnt ben stiller.

VagabondisSunny Actually this is the skateboard scene he did his own stunts in. The other one with the trucks was someone else.

? what you talking about, that isnt ben stiller on the longboard (not skateboard) . i mean on the longer field view.

I always thought of Sweden as a place to go to get some peace and harmony... Really I think it's perspective, moving somewhere nice won't change you, change yourself then move so you can enjoy the beautiful country to its fullest extent

Bro... how's your life now ?

@@konan8353 You said it correct bro 💯

It's crazy fun. And insanely beautiful. Definitely recommend. I have some videos on Iceland on my channel if you're interested.

humblelongboards you should try the hills in California, the hills are ridiculous there

humblelongboards Florida got hills?!😂

@@andrewphoto4750 Yes, North Florida.

I was born and raised in Florida and I didnt know they had hills. If you want hills, go west! I moved to Colorado 20 years ago. Go to Colorado, California, Oregon or damn near anything west of eastern Colorado.