This is one of my all time favourite films. It is an uplifting, beautiful and different tale, with magical performances.
Plot Summary:
Fin McBride is a dwarf living in New Jersey. Though the general public sees him as an oddity and they make fun of him, he loves trains and enjoys working for his friend at a model train shop. But when his friend dies, Fin finds himself all alone.
Fin learns that his friend has left him some property in rural New Jersey. There’s an old train station on the property. Looking to get away from civilization, the loner Fin decides to move into the old train station. However, Fin finds out that the station isn’t quite as isolated as he thought. Joe Oramas runs a little concession van next door and constantly pesters Fin for conversation. And after accidentally running Fin off the rod (twice), Olivia Harris repeatedly tries to make amends with Fin despite his best efforts to avoid her. It doesn’t take long for the three to form a tight group of friends despite Fin’s best efforts to keep to himself. Read more: ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/dvdreviewsnews.php?id=5134#ixzz1lgcafrYv
Acting:
Faultless. Peter Drinklage is magical in this role. Great chemistry from a great cast.
Film Techniques:
I love the slowness of the film. It’s in no hurry. Just enjoy the ride. The soundtrack and the cinematography are pitch perfect.
This is from director Thomas McCarthy who has also directed ‘The Visitor’ and recently ‘Win Win’. These two films, especially ‘The Visitor’ is a must see.
Starring
Peter Dinklage as Finbar McBride
Bobby Cannavale as Joe Oramas
Patricia Clarkson as Olivia Harris Michelle Williams as Emily
Conclusion:
1 Comment
Took your advice and watched this film.
It was not exactly action packed but it was weirdly entertaining and a good film indeed.
I need more of your ‘must see’ films.