Top Movies of the Decade #70

70.  The Station Agent

“The Station Agent” is a little indie movie from one of my favorite directors you’ve probably never heard of — Thomas McCarthy.   Though you’d probably recognize him if you saw him; he’s also a talented and prolific supporting actor who shows up in movies like “Duplicity,”  “The Lovely Bones,”  “2012,” and “Flags of Our Fathers,”  among many others.

This is a quiet little movie about a quiet little man who just wants to be left alone, but gets drawn into friendship and community in spite of himself.   “The Station Agent” is a joy to watch, an effortless film that is alternately funny, heartbreaking, and profound.

It’s certainly the best, meatiest role that’s ever come Peter Dinklage’s way, and he rises to the challenge.  Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Canavale co-star.   Richard Kind and Michelle Williams make guest appearances, rounding out perhaps the best, most underrated cast in recent memory.