Review of The Station Agent (2003) by Geewah — 04 May 2021

A quirky movie that deals with solitude in a touching and heartfelt manner.

This review of The Station Agent (2003) was written by Geewah on 04 May 2021.

The Station Agent has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Amy Taubin (175) for Film Comment Magazine (842) on 09 Apr 2018

The Station Agent is little more than a three-character, metaphorically burdened off-Broadway play, but Peter Dinklage's understated performance…

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By Marjon O (84) on 24 Jun 2015

I missed this movie back in 2003! Really heartfelt storyline of friendships of all kind. Great movie…

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By Felipe F (595) on 30 May 2016

Well acted, very original and unique, and the characters are great, but it's a little dull, it's pretty slow most of the time, and it's a little…

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By Camilo T (5) on 23 Mar 2017

A movie about three people who have no business hanging out with each other. But then the guy Joe forces them to do it anyway…

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By Lawrence Toppman (1,654) for Charlotte Observer (1,670) on 03 Feb 2017

His height didn't stop independent writer-director Thomas McCarthy from casting his friend in The Station Agent, scoring a triumph for both…

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By Jim Healy (3) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 10 Jun 2017

The rural setting and the loners-banding-together theme are affecting and the supporting players--especially Michelle Williams and Raven Goodwin…

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By Fong K (647) on 05 Oct 2016

As beautifully authentic as it is simple, The Station Agent provides sincere and pointed commentary on the relational needs of humans…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 21 Apr 2017

Yes, this is a comedy, but it's also sad, and finally it's simply a story about trying to figure out what you love to do and then trying to…

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By Wade S (41) on 29 Feb 2016

I think I waited just long enough to finally see this…

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By Victor M (495) on 20 Aug 2015

For the most part, The Station Agent takes audiences for an emotional ride; from sadness to a light at the end of the tunnel with eccentric…

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