The Last Station

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Steve R @strauw 08/04/2025 You have one of the more notable writers in history and his life as rich subject matter, a cast of exemplary actors, and what? The first 10 minutes of the film show nothing but aimless wandering, the boring interiors of buildings, and desultory, vapid conversation. What is the director trying to communicate, other than his ability to waste time and film? Good grief, what a piece of fluff! See more isla s @RT89656869 09/02/2022 I enjoyed this film, as a somewhat laid back drama about the final year of Leo Tolstoy's life. I thought Helen Mirren's performance was quite good and James McAvoy also does well (with the main character played by Christopher Plummer). It's somewhat poignant and otherwise certainly thought-provoking at times. One line of dialogue, from an exasperated Chertkov, that made me smirk somewhat goes as follows:- "If I had a love like you, I'd have blown my brains out...or gone to America!". I enjoyed the settings and the showcasing of human vulnerabilities, the talk of love, frustration and intimacy. Confrontation also plays a key role in this film. Overall I would recommend this film, yes. See more 09/02/2021 Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer glamorized the relationship than reality. See more william d @acsdoug 02/08/2021 I like historical dramas, particularly those that relate events I'm not familiar with. This one is pretty good. Helen Mirren is outstanding - she brilliantly walks the line between being psychotic and being sympathetic. While hers is the meatier role, Christopher Plummer does a great job as well. See more steve d @RT35616104 06/20/2020 Powerful performances and a strong script lead to an extremely effective film. See more 10/26/2018 I had no expectations, only some interest, before watching this movie. The acting was absolutely superb! Not surprising, seeing as the likes of Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren and James McAvoy starr in it. It is also a brutally real movie about life and love: it's not always a walk in the park, not is it always easy. And the bigger your temperament, the less well you cope with things not going your way. I knew very little about Tolstoi and now I feel very educated. I deducted half a star because I am not convinced that the romance between James McAvoy's and Kerry Condon's characters was absolutely necessary, but it isn't awful. The soundtrack is also to be noted as one of the best I've ever heard! So all in all - a wonderful experience. See more Read all reviews

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