The Last Station (2 Oscar Nominations)

Inspired by a true story means it’s just as much fiction as fact, and what a lovely combination it makes in “The Last Station”.

“The Last Station” is a period piece inspired by the life of Leo Tolstoy, author of War and Peace. I cried, I laughed…I loved this film. If the Academy Award was named R.A.N. instead of Oscar, “The Last Station” would be nominated for Best Picture taking the place of “An Education”. "The Last Station" is an art film, no doubt, but what a lovely piece of art it is.

Helen Mirren plays Tolstoy’s wife, Sofia, and she’s nominated for Best Actress by Oscar. Now, this is a nomination Oscar and I agree on. Also, nominated is Christopher Plummer, who plays Tolstoy. Again, Oscar and I agree! Oscar got two out of three right...not bad for a gold guy (NOT “old guy", after all 82 is the new 65, well sort of).

It’s rated R for a scene of sexuality/nudity. This was the only piece of the “art” that bugged me. Literally, it’s “a scene”. “A scene” that could have been left out and the film would have been rated PG-13. But, the scene is in the movie and, therefore, the film is appropriately rated R.

“The Last Station” reminded me to be as loving as possible to the ones I love most. Without a doubt it's an amazing film that is Oscar worthy. This equals a RACE to this artsy, lovely period piece…providing you are an artsy, lovely period piece movie type.
If you're questioning your type, count how many times I used a form of the word love in this review. If the the number makes you happy, you'll love this movie. If you think, “Lighten up on the love stuff.”, it’s probably not a movie for you.

P.S. Thanks Oscar, without you I would have missed this gem!

Rating for "The Last Station" = *****RACE To This Movie

R.A.N.’s Rating System:
*****RACE To This Movie = Amazing/Oscar Worthy
****RUN To This Movie = Great
***JOG To This Movie = Good
**WALK To This Movie = So-So
*SKIP PAST This Movie = Bad