The Last Station

[Edmund Onward James]

"A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things."

In the past year I have seen just one film Crazy Heart — Jeff Bridges deserved the academy award — before I finally went to see the movie "The Last Station" directed by Michael Hoffman, based on the historical fiction novel by Jay Parini. I enjoy history and imagination about what may have happened, and I also enjoy bio pics.

Though Christopher Plummer was terrific, Helen Mirren was superb and she should have won an academy award. At least she was nominated... and I have yet to see The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock.

Mirren and Plummer were so good that I teared at the end. Helen Mirren is one of the best.