The Station Agent Movie Review 2003

Information and Film Reviews for The Station Agent the Movie

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Reclusive train enthusiast dwarf, Fibar McBride (Dinklage) takes up residence in an abandoned rural New Jersey train station he inherited in writer/director McCarthy's funny and poignant first film. Finbar's seemingly happy solitude is intruded upon by incurably outgoing local coffee cart owner Joe (Cannavale) who is fascinated by the strange newcomer. Among the other lonely locals is the downtrodden Olivia (Clarkson) who is dealing with the death of her child and a divorce. Finbar's passion for trains soon takes a back seat to some regular human contact. Dinklage is a standout in the title role, while Clarkson, Williams and Cannavale are equally excellent in this well-crafted dramedy.

Distribution

Not Yet Released

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 88 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres
Trains, Buddies, Physical Problems, Only the Lonely, New Jersey
Screenplay
Tom McCarthy
Cast
Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, Raven Goodwin, Paul Benjamin, Michelle Williams
Cinematography
Oliver Bokelberg
Director
Tom McCarthy
Music
Stephen Trask
Other
Damian Canelos, Mary Ramos, Michelle Kuznetsky, Tom McArdle, Len X. Clayton, Jeanne Dupont, John Paino
Producer
Mary Jane Skalski, Robert May, Kathryn Tucker, SenArt Films, Next Wednesday, Miramax Films

Awards

British Acad. 2003: Orig. Screenplay; Ind. Spirit 2004: First Screenplay; Natl. Bd. of Review 2003: Support. Actress (Clarkson); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 2003: Support. Actress (Clarkson).

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