Ben Stiller has done something truly incredible. He's able to show his range as a director as well as an actor and produce a very good film. The film has gotten a lot of flack from critics, but it's undeserved. Sure, some of the moments are forced and a bit emotionally manipulative, but it all works. It's a beautiful film to look at with some great cinematography and a great cast.
Stiller plays Walter, a dreamer, who hasn't actually accomplished anything in his life. He loves Cheryl played by Kristin Wiig, but is too inside his own head to even approach her. Through some circumstances involving his job, he's off on an adventure to Greenland, Iceland, Afghanistan, the Himalayas. During his travels, he discovers himself and realizes his life can be just as great as his dreams. Sounds hokey? Yeah, it does sound hokey. But it doesn't play out that way. This is a quaint little film that I thoroughly enjoyed and can't wait to watch again.
B+
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