I am personally avoiding the films made from Dr. Seuss books primarily because I want to preserve the effect of the books in my imagination.

After giving The Station Agent a sort of backhanded compliment, I should add that one of the brightest spots in the film is Bobby Cannavale, who plays a character named Joe Oramas. Cannavale's performance is very fresh and funny. The other characters are pretty serious so he provides some much-needed comic relief.