The Station Agent (2003)

"The Station Agent" movie review by Michael Elliano
Lets keep this simple. If you are over the age of 30 and enjoy a good character driven movie with a lot of heart, you will like this movie. The movie starts off slow and lets you get to know each character slowly. As you begin to meet them you start likeing them for their faults and flaws. The movie is about the good in everyone and slowing down to actually walk in someone elses shoes. People are not perfect and this movie takes you through the beauty of seeing that in others and accepting people for who they are. I can't give this a high enough rating. It is enjoyable and you will wish it wouldn't end. This would have been a fantastic TV mini series. Enjoy.

Slow Moving Sleeper
I have to disagree with the other reviewers, although it's hust a question of personal taste.

I found this film slowly lulling me into sleep.

The film is unrealistic and the performances are alright, but it's hard to believe this film.It lacks authenticity.

Four stars is only because I like trains.

This is just my single viewpoint.

A true gem
I absolutely love this film. I have watched it 10 times in a one-month period, and it is still funny and moving. Everyone I've shown it to has loved it. This is a movie you SHOULD NOT MISS!

Bobby Cannavale, Patricia Clarkson, and (especially) Peter Dinklage all give truly powerful performances; they take Joe McCarthy's natural dialogue and bring it to life in a refreshing and poignant way.

Track it down and rent it if you are skeptical, and I'll admit, it may not be a movie that appeals to everyone; but you owe it to yourself to at least give it a shot. This is a gorgeous independent film that runs circles around anything Hollywood has ever produced.