The Station Agent

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Ben D Finn (Peter Dinklage) just wants to be left alone. Unfortunately, for Finn, this was easier in the compact and bustling Hoboken than in rural Newfoundland, where the train aficionado has inherited an abandoned stop in the quiet section of Morris County from his late boss and friend (Paul Benjamin). Despite Finn’s best efforts, Joe (Bobby Cannavale), a roadside coffee and snack vendor, and Olivia (Patricia Clarkson) who almost hits him with her car not once, but twice, disrupt Finn’s solitude — he prefers to walk everywhere. This is a character-driven indie movie concerning friendship and loneliness. Joe is the golden retriever to Finn’s house cat. Finn, of course, has dwarfism, which seemingly everyone other than the main characters cannot help but stare, comment, snicker. The performances are all excellent — Cannavale is sympathetic and nettling, Michelle Williams, who I thought would’ve had more screen time, still played a vital role. But Dinklage, subdued and somber, is the star (and NJ native). It was just a matter of time until he snapped at the omnipresent eyes, but the climax went too far. *Here Be Spoilers* I understand he is small, but how could he have actually survived underthe train?? Moreover, seemingly falling asleep and waking up unsure of what happened? This was unbelievable and unnecessary. My only other gripes are does Finn even have running water and how did he walk from Hoboken to Newfoundland, anyway? The plot refrains from becoming saccharine but leaves plenty of questions unanswered. It is an affecting movie with a surprisingly recognizable cast. I would love to see what these characters are up to 20 years later. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Fer S A cute movie where nothing much really happens...or does it? You will sympathize with the characters and smile here and there. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review T_ k a very chill movie .. calm soundtracks, nice picture. the characters are very relatable. They look like people you may see in your life or even some you already know. or maybe one of them look like you . if i want to describe this movie in one word it is going to be "Real". i really liked it .. : ) Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Connor S A seemingly lonely life with minimal highs still has its charm. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyed it - well acted and makes you think long after it is over. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review David S The trailer made it look a lot more "quirky" than what it is, it's just an everyday story about everyday people. There are definitely better things to watch in my opinion. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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