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The film is neither fish nor fowl, one thing or another, comedy or tragedy. It wavers between vulgar and vapid.

This is a grown-up film not ashamed to ask its audience to think rather than mindlessly emote.

A cast to die for? Certainly. And they almost do.

The embarrassment levels are high

It is only after leaving the cinema that questions come bursting to the surface, not that they undermine Dr Niro’s magnificent achievement behind the camera

Though the destination of The Last Station holds some interest, much of the journey is far too dull.

The splendour of the artwork is not matched by the tale being told, which is of the paint-by-numbers variety.

Told in an accessible and reassuringly crowd-pleasing way.

You are unlikely to see stronger performances in a costume drama for a very long time.

After 15 minutes of fast zooms, sliced cuts, topsy pans and turvy close ups you want to be sick... after 40 minutes, you have eaten your words and are beginning to think this is original and thrilling.