The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss. The Station Agent benefits from excellent work from Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale and Michelle Williams. The film's script is simple and so it's it's story, the characters are very likable and funny too, the movie showcases great messages also about friendship, love and basically the meaning of not being alone in life and continuing moving forward despite the problems that we're facing. Definitely an indie film that doesn't disappoint and people will see that for sure. (A+)

The Station AgentThe Station Agent is a quiet story of a man (Peter Dinklage) and his quest to go throughout life unnoticed. Unfortunately for the main character he cannot, his quietly calm demeanor does little to affect the notions of an average man or woman who sees him.Everywhere he goes there is a break in the script of this normal man's life. A gasp from an unsuspecting bystander, a quick joke from a naïve group of children, the noticing never stops for Fin who dreams of unsolicited solitude.The movie begins with the main character moving to rural New Jersey as a result of his best friend dying. In his best friends will he is left a train stop and a small parcel of land. So with little holding him to his current life he makes the quick decision to head to Newfoundland, New Jersey.Fin shows up intending on nothing but a quiet life in a land of fewer people but receives something unexpected. Joe (Bobby Cannavale), a Cuban American who's helping his father with business, introduces himself to Fin the first morning he is there and doesn't let him rest until they are comfortable friends. Olivia (Patricia Clarkson) the third member of this unlikely friendship is a woman whose heart is pure but fragile and wants to open up again but is unsure how. The three friends navigate their lives separately at first but converge slowly and surely as the film progresses, creating a relationship reserved for those who have experienced a depth of emotion that most cannot. Love, Loss, and Empathy are the themes of this wonderful story and they create a fabric that I have seen little of in this textile industry.

I watched this movie last night so "the experience" is still fresh. I won't include any spoilers. I would not want to "ruin" the movie for anyone who has not seen it yet. I cannot believe all of the glowing reviews on IMDb. I was not under the influence of any type of drug or alcohol while watching the movie. Could this be the problem? Luckily it is a relatively short movie, and I have only lost 90 minutes of my life. The story line and character relationships are so contrived that it was a little painful to watch and, at times, I felt kind of bad for the actors. I am giving the movie a score of "3" because it had a few limited redeeming moments. Very few.

The Station Agent (2003): Dir: Thomas McCarthy / Cast: Peter Dinkledge, Bobby Cannavale, Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Williams, Raven Goodwin: Beautiful film about friendship and seclusion. It stars Peter Dinklage as a dwarf who inherits an abandon railway station. He moves into the station in hopes of avoiding people but is interrupted by a roadside refreshment restaurant run by Bobby Cannavale. He is nearly hit twice by a car driven by Patricia Clarkson, a divorced woman still grieving the loss of her son. Other characters include the school girl who observes him from a distance, and the librarian dating schmuck whom he befriends. Directed by Thomas McCarthy who combines drama and humour and is backed by top notch acting performances. While roles for midgets and dwarfs are hard pickings, Dinkledge nails this role as someone who grows to love in unexpected ways even after low periods. Cannavale earns comic points in his unintended intrusion. Clarkson steals scenes as the depressed woman whom is aided by Dinkledge at a crucial moment. Michelle Williams is given a predictable yet pivotal role as a female whom Dinkledge attempts to protect. Underrated independent gem with flawless performances and a witty screenplay. God said that man should not be alone. Here is a film that underlines that statement. We should all have a station agent. Score: 10 / 10