The Last Station

112 minutes

Germany, Russia, UK

After almost fifty years of marriage, the Countess Sofya (Helen Mirren), Leo Tolstoy's (Christopher Plummer) devoted wife, passionate lover, muse and secretary--she's copied out War and Peace six times

92% on the CINEMETER

94% - Jan 17, 2010

Beautifully acted, beautifully filmed movie that tells an interesting story that is new to me. A perfect storm!
Washington, DC Member

Helen Mirren was miraculous and the cinematography super. Very dramatic and heart-rending.
Washington, DC Member

Thanks for such a great final film to a really good Cinema Club season. Loved Stephen Schaefer, who spoke so eloquently and was so well prepared.
Washington, DC Member

STL

92% - Jan 10, 2010

Human emotion overflows between the spouses in this monumental story of pre-revolutionary Russia. The acting was as good as anything I've ever seen. Three cheers to all involved int his epic movie.
St. Louis Member

Absolutely superb! Well-written, directed, acted. Best Russian-themed movie since Dr. Zhivago which seems diminished by comparison. Plummer, Mirren, et. al. deserve Oscars!
St. Louis Member

I felt I was on the journey but not sure where it was taking me. People have always been taking in by charlatans and love does NOT conquer all--but is a wonderful distraction.
St. Louis Member

89% - Dec 20, 2009

Showed how once again idealism slams up against life and often becomes tyranny.
San Francisco Member

A beautiful love story, exquisite cinematography - bravo.
San Francisco Member

I knew nothing about this history and found the film extremely moving - thank you!
San Francisco Member

91% - Jan 10, 2010

This was one of the finest movies I have ever seen. EVERYTHING about the film was superb. What a cast! The love between Tolstoy and Sofya made me cry.
Greater New Haven Member

Helen Mirren's multi-layered character -- lover, mother, political antagonist -- was so complex as to keep me intrigued and mesmerized for two hours!
Greater New Haven Member

The best of all films shown since I've been a Cinema Club member -- 8 or 9 years!
Greater New Haven Member

MIL

98% - Jan 10, 2010

Outstanding film! Superb acting, I knew very little about Tolstoy before watching this film, but I learned a great deal by the time it was over.
Milwaukee Member

I felt like I was seeing Leo and Sofya, not Christopher and Helen. Too bad the 'movement' generated the very conflict it was supposed to eliminate. Of course when you negate family and passion, what is the point?
Milwaukee Member

This is why I love going to movies--for the rare chance to see all the elements of fine filmmaking come together in sheer perfection.
Milwaukee Member

BOS

93% - Jan 17, 2010

Masterful. Academy Award performance for Mirren.
Boston Member

An amazing tribute, a film in all aspiects reaching perfection. A gift.
Boston Member

Beautifully crafted and haunting ... Wonderful photography and scenery.
Boston Member

BOCA

93% - Jan 10, 2010

Loved the emotion vs. the intellect.
Boca Raton Member

Just hand the Oscar to Helen Mirren right now!!
Boca Raton Member

Fabulous! That's why I joined the club--- it may have slipped by me if I wasn't a member.
Boca Raton Member

ATL

89% - Jan 10, 2010

Nearly perfect. Outstanding performances, beautifully shot, perfectly complementary music, all supporting the big themes of love and freedom, the tyranny of political orthodoxy and the struggle to maintain the self.
Atlanta Member

Surprisingly funny and heartbreakingly touching. The relationshp between the Countess and Tolstoy was so deeply layered with history, passion, love, humor, betrayal, and then, ultimately back to love. A joy to watch.
Atlanta Member

A fabulous period piece! Exquisite in every regard.
Atlanta Member

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