If You Loved Severance, Don’t Miss This Hidden Gem Starring Ben Stiller and Adam Scott!

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Approximately a decade prior to Severance Season 2, Ben Stiller and Adam Scott teamed up for an inspiring, heartwarming film about breaking free from your roots and having the courage to pursue your dreams. Known as The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, this movie is definitely worth watching.

One intriguing idea proposed by Severance is this: imagine if you could ‘split’ your life into two distinct parts – work and everything else? With a simple click or tap, you transition from one to the other. When you ‘clock in’, your workday starts instantly; the tedious or even unbearable aspects of your day seem to vanish as quickly as they began, leaving you free to live without feeling like you’re simply working to survive.

nearly enchanting, and it’s here that the cunning, thought-provoking brilliance of the show unfolds – a testament to Dan Erickson’s poignant storytelling and Stiller’s methodical, ingenious guidance.

Instead, we could say that its DNA is linked to an understated, overlooked film from 2013 which carries a philosophy quite distinct from Lumon’s. This movie invites you to take a step through a door, float in a peculiar manner, and contemplate how the stars might present themselves differently today.

What is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty about? 

In this film, I find myself as Walter Mitty, a solitary negative assets manager at Life magazine, yearning for adventure. Caught up in my daydreams, I envision extraordinary escapades that usually end with me whisking the woman of my dreams, Cheryl (Kristen Wiig, one of my colleagues), off her feet.

When Adam Scott, the online transition manager of the magazine, isn’t causing trouble, he gathers photos taken by Sean Penn, a renowned photographer named Sean O’Connell.

In pursuit of something essential to life as he sees it, Walter embarks on a cross-Atlantic expedition. This journey takes him through treacherous shark-filled seas, across the Icelandic wilderness on skates, and into the towering Himalayas. This trip transcends mere work; it’s an epic voyage aimed at freeing a spirit yearning for thrill – and meaning.

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Why Severance fans need to watch it

In The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Stiller’s directing approach is clearly evident. He uses intricate framing, somber yet vibrant indoor settings that hint at the enduring quality of mysterious places like the Backrooms, and, following Episode 4’s ORTBO, portrays the awe-inspiring vastness of outdoor landscapes (you might even find frozen vistas, suggesting Dieter Eagan’s fourth appendix could be concealed there).

1. In an unexpected twist, Scott delivers an impressive performance as a detestable character with a well-sculpted beard, exuding an aura that makes one want to punch him on the big screen. If you’ve been following Season 2, you might recognize another familiar face: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Mr Drummond), who takes on the role of a tipsy helicopter pilot in Greenland.

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2. Scott gives a remarkable turn as an abhorrent character with a chiseled beard, emanating a punchable aura on the big screen. As for Season 2, you’ll notice a familiar face: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Mr Drummond), who portrays a drunken helicopter pilot in Greenland.

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3. Scott’s performance as a despicable character with a handsome beard is quite striking, evoking an irresistible urge to punch him on the screen. In Season 2, you’ll recognize another acquainted face: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Mr Drummond), who plays a helicopter pilot under the influence in Greenland.

Instead of going into detail about the stunning artistry and lofty aspirations portrayed, along with an emotional twist that might make one shed a tear while smiling (a solitary teardrop sliding past your smile), I’d rather emphasize why it complements Severance so well: They both explore the same theme.

Walter might not have experienced a car accident resulting in his wife’s death, only to find out later that she’s alive and concealed within the intricate network of a company resembling a cult-like organization. Furthermore, the movie may not neatly fit into the sci-fi or dystopian thriller genres.

Similarly to Mark, Walter leads a life that he’s compromised, and he’s come to accept this as his destiny. He confines himself in a lonely, dismal routine, yet his mind and heart consistently yearn for something more extraordinary each day. He cringes at the insults of those around him but fantasizes about a world where he stands up for himself.

This version maintains the original meaning while making it easier to read and understand by simplifying sentence structures and using more commonly used phrases and vocabulary.

In the beginning of the movie, Walter is a manifestation of his internal worry, similar to how Mark’s consciousness embodies each stage of grief as a living, sorrowful being. Although Severance hasn’t fully materialized (yet), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty boldly aims to complete a person; he discovers the means to break free from his own constraints and glance beyond the horizon – yet in this journey, he recognizes the essence of life that exists everywhere, whether at home or traveling.

Experiencing the unknown corners of the world, venturing into perilous places, peeking beyond barriers, forming connections, and feeling deeply – these are the reasons we live.

How to watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 

As a game enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that you can now stream “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” directly on your devices through Amazon Prime or any other on-demand platform. If you prefer physical copies, you can grab it on DVD or Blu-ray instead. Enjoy the adventure!

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2025-02-20 21:22