The Station Agent (2003)
Dir. Tom McCarthy
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannavale, Patricia Clarkson
The Station Agent tells a simple and charming story about a man who wants nothing more than to go unnoticed, but cannot avoid attention due to his smaller stature. It's a film that focuses on its characters and how they deal with the circumstances they find themselves in, rather than relying on major events or actions. I found it quite amusing at times, and was engaged from the very start, mostly thanks to Dinklage's amazingly subtle and authentic performance.
I think the film did a great job with the small details that help tell the story, such as the change in Joe's footwear as he starts to walk more with Fin. Joe starts out wearing uncomfortable sandals, but then we see him on the railway tracks wearing new, more athletic shoes. I thought it was a clever way to show how invested Joe was, and how much he appreciated the time spent with Fin, without having to put things into words.
Unfortunately I can't really think of anything else to say about the film, other than the fact that I'm glad it was nominated. I thoroughly enjoyed The Station Agent, and I'll probably pick it up on DVD if I see it around anywhere.
I think the film did a great job with the small details that help tell the story, such as the change in Joe's footwear as he starts to walk more with Fin. Joe starts out wearing uncomfortable sandals, but then we see him on the railway tracks wearing new, more athletic shoes. I thought it was a clever way to show how invested Joe was, and how much he appreciated the time spent with Fin, without having to put things into words.
Unfortunately I can't really think of anything else to say about the film, other than the fact that I'm glad it was nominated. I thoroughly enjoyed The Station Agent, and I'll probably pick it up on DVD if I see it around anywhere.
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