Saturday, June 19, 2004

The Station Agent (2003)
Directed by Thomas McCarthy
Starring Peter Dinklage

Okay, not so much a cult movie i'd dare you to watch...or is it?!

The Station Agent is about a guy who inherits a plot of land with a run down train station on it in the sticks of a rural New York town called Newfoundland.

This is ideal for the chap (well played by Peter Dinklage) as he's about had it with society and humans in general.

Why you ask? Because he's a dwarf who's been taunted all his life for being different.

Of course upon settling into his new dilapidated abode, he is deluged by a cast of characters who challenge his wish to be left alone.

While nothing incredible happens plot-wise, this was the fastest 2 hours i've sat thru in a long time, i wish it was twice the length. Good supporting cast,Fascinating train lore and great location make this one hell of a film about...nothing in particular. What a freakin' relief!

You can buy the film here
The Station Agent