THE STATION AGENT

MOVIE: THE STATION AGENT

It is often the combination of a good plot, script, direction and theme that makes a movie good. Surely the first thing that goes into anybody’s notice would be the plot. The plot of this movie is simple, yet simple in such a manner that it touches one and compels him to think about it later.
The Station Agent narrates the story of a simple man who is no taller than four feet and a few inches. Solitude is the major theme used in the movie and it has been used through three different characters. First of all Fin’s solitude after his friend Henry’s death; this could be perhaps termed as a self brought about solitude because Fin loves being left alone. That is a characteristic nature in him. Joe’s solitude is in contrary to that of Fin’s. Joe somehow tries to get rid of it by striking a conversation with Fin or by talking over the phone. However Olivia’s solitude is quite similar to that of Fin’s (shown clearly on number of occasions where she does not answer her phone, and also runs off to the library when a friend comes to see her). However Olivia prefers solitude to hide her sorrows and griefs.
There are many themes well put-in in this movie, another one being accepting what you are and living with it. Fin is a dwarf and he has to live as one getting used to scoffs and stares.
The direction of the movie too is good enough. One particular scene you’d love watching would be the part where Fin walks on the railway tracks, closely followed by Joe and Olivia. The script and screenplay too is good enough with subtle irony in here and there. Just to give an example: Joe writes down his number on a piece of paper with a sign-“During happy times call-”. The irony is that Fin calls him when he desperately needs him.
Overall, The Station Agent is a good movie to watch with its simple storyline and subtle but effective script.