The Last Station

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The Last Station

R,

2009,

1h 50m,

Biography/

History/

Drama

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In 1910, famed novelist Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sofya vehemently disagree over the rights to Tolstoy's literary legacy. Sofya believes her husband should bequeath them to her upon his death, while Tolstoy's chief disciple, Chertkov, has nearly convinced the writer to sign the rights over to the Russian people. To this end, Chertkov inserts a spy into Tolstoy's household, who promptly falls for one of the novelist's daughters.

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Critics Consensus

Michael Hoffman's script doesn't quite live up to its famous subject, but this Tolstoy biopic benefits from a spellbinding tour de force performance by Helen Mirren.

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Ed Koch

The Atlantic

Jan 13, 2018

With all of its faults, The Last Station will satisfy even those only slightly familiar with the works of Leo Tolstoy and the time in which he lived

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Evan Williams

The Australian

Apr 2, 2010

4/5

Despite all the bitterness and skulduggery, The Last Station is surprisingly warm and spirited in tone.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Apr 1, 2010

3.5/5

In the end the film is quite moving, and the original home movie and newsreel footage we see over the end credits adds a potent touch to the drama we've already seen.

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

Nov 28, 2020

A lavish costume drama about the final months in the life of Leo Tolstoy, The Last Station treats the author's end as a tragi-comedy, with the emphasis more on boisterous comedy than sombre tragedy.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 13, 2020

3.5/4.0

The kind of film that commands you to visit your local arthouse theatre and watch true acting greats at work.

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Felicia Feaster

Charleston City Paper

Jan 23, 2020

The Last Station is a film that lives and dies on its performances, and director Michael Hoffman has assembled an inspired cast.

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Hermione R

Oct 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.

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Synopsis

In 1910, famed novelist Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sofya vehemently disagree over the rights to Tolstoy's literary legacy. Sofya believes her husband should bequeath them to her upon his death, while Tolstoy's chief disciple, Chertkov, has nearly convinced the writer to sign the rights over to the Russian people. To this end, Chertkov inserts a spy into Tolstoy's household, who promptly falls for one of the novelist's daughters.

Director: Michael Hoffman
Producer: Chris Curling, Jens Meurer, Bonnie Arnold
Screenwriter: Michael Hoffman
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Production Center of Andrei Konchalovsky, Zephyr Films, Egoli Tossell Film, Sam Film GmbH - München
Rating: R (Nudity|A Scene of Sexuality)
Genre: Biography, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.6M
Runtime: 1h 50m

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