The Station Agent (2003 86min.) [Film4 11.05pm &+1]
Comedy drama starring Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Cannavale. A dwarf inherits a disused rural railway station in New Jersey and chooses to live the life of a hermit. However, he unexpectedly and reluctantly befriends a Cuban fast-food salesman and a bereaved mother.
Stars the always good Peter Dinklage as Fin (hobbies : model railways and train spotting).
Thomas McCarthy's film is warm and involving and as Fin falls in with two local misfits (Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Cannavale - both excellent) we become increasingly involved with their lives; although all they do is talk, eat, sleep and spot trains.
A mesmeric and slightly surreal viewing experience but one that's extremely rewarding. A remarkable and terrific film.
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