Sun 13 Jan 2008
The Station Agent is one of those films about something so simple, it’s encouraging; it’s so taciturn that you’d never expect it to be as moving as it is. The pitfalls that the main characters go through are so seemingly commonplace that you can’t help but be inspired by the fortitude put forth by Fin, Joe and Olivia. Put simply, these characters are normal, even by real-world standards, and they surpass every obstacle thrown their way, while continually looking toward the future. Rather than making you feel inept, as most movies of this sort do, The Station Agent gives you hope for your own future.
