Films/DVD Asylum

The Station Agent

92.133.55.229

Jeff Starrs

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A wonderfully humble little film about a lonely man born with dwarfism who inherits an abandoned rail station in New Jersey and who finally gets to befriend a couple of neighbours.

Despite the story-line, it completely avoids mawkishness or bathos and had me smiling throughout the film. Peter Dinklage underplays the lonely introverted main role and is perfect throughout.

A great independant (?) US film (I love them when they work!) that comes highly recommended.
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Good film, thanks for the recommendations though... - mpathus 20:27:44 05/21/11 (0)
... the ending left me short, ah hum, wanting for more. (Did it end a little too abruptly?)

Great performances all around, though I thought the script was a bit contrived at times - forgivable considering this gem kept my interest and took me along gently.

Yeah, a very nice film.
YES! Bobby Cannavale and Patricia Clarkson were superb too. (NT) - Poles Apart 15:17:39 05/15/11 (0)
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Couldn't agree more, an excellent film nt - DFaulds 06:19:14 05/09/11 (0)
Interesting offbeat indie. nt - barryb 16:30:56 05/08/11 (0)
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I liked it a lot too, and must watch it again some time. * - Rod H. 07:44:53 05/07/11 (0)
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I too loved it, altho I haven't seen it for years. You have described it well. (NT) - jeffreybehr 17:39:29 05/06/11 (0)
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I never thought I would like it but I loved it. * - mr grits 10:02:00 05/06/11 (0)
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