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THE STATION AGENT (2003)
Director: Tom McCarthy
"The Station Agent" stars Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as a small man who goes into a semi-retirement after he moves into a railroad cart sized property he inherits from a close friend.
All he wants is peace and quiet, as he has been in combat with his own insecurities for the better part of his life.
Soon enough, potential friendship comes knocking, and from there we are treated to a maturely paced comedy drama film about hobbies, interactions and the bonds formed with an uncommon mixture of people who differ vastly from one another.
The performance of Dinklage in particular, is what really sets this movie apart from just a typical road movie, or stationary road movie, as it were. Peter's controlled demeanor and low key reactions really let the other cast come through as a perfect collaboration, giving the picture a great dynamic range, lending itself to a more poetic scene-by-scene layout. You can see how this film was probably a real joy to edit. Every new page of the script is endowed with enough breathing room to really encompass locations and mood.
This is the kind of movie that needs to be seen relaxed and attentive. Though it is not an action film, the run time feels easy, and the conclusion is very satisfying.
It's a beautiful film that deserves all of the accolades it has and will receive.
Director: Tom McCarthy
"The Station Agent" stars Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as a small man who goes into a semi-retirement after he moves into a railroad cart sized property he inherits from a close friend.
All he wants is peace and quiet, as he has been in combat with his own insecurities for the better part of his life.
Soon enough, potential friendship comes knocking, and from there we are treated to a maturely paced comedy drama film about hobbies, interactions and the bonds formed with an uncommon mixture of people who differ vastly from one another.
The performance of Dinklage in particular, is what really sets this movie apart from just a typical road movie, or stationary road movie, as it were. Peter's controlled demeanor and low key reactions really let the other cast come through as a perfect collaboration, giving the picture a great dynamic range, lending itself to a more poetic scene-by-scene layout. You can see how this film was probably a real joy to edit. Every new page of the script is endowed with enough breathing room to really encompass locations and mood.
This is the kind of movie that needs to be seen relaxed and attentive. Though it is not an action film, the run time feels easy, and the conclusion is very satisfying.
It's a beautiful film that deserves all of the accolades it has and will receive.