The Postman

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Alec B Slightly charming but this is typical Miramax awards bait. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Leaburn O This film was charming 👍🏼 Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/23 Full Review Mark A An engaging, small foreign film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/16/22 Full Review Jorge M photography on this is beautiful and the story very well told Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/04/22 Full Review isla s I thought this was a lovely, charming film. It has some nice scenery and delightful characters. I enjoyed the explanations of metaphors and poetry, how they can be used to help express feelings and the like. Its got a bit of a slow plot I suppose but its not all about the plot - the setting and philosophical angles are very nice. I particularly like the titular character, the postman Mario Ruoppolo - a quite shy and reserved, yet curious person who slowly becomes more and more interested in the poets life and understanding of his profession as a writer. I also liked that there is a subtle social political side to it as well, in terms of the reactions by older generations to what happens - it gives the film, whats explained, a deeper meaning I feel somehow. I won't elaborate so as not to provide any unnecessary spoilers. I thought it didn't seem too 'up itself' and I very much enjoyed watching it, so I'd recommend it to others. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review William L The Postman is a good indication of the shift in dramatic film in recent years, where 'impactful' storylines need to be accompanied by sweeping scores and emotional crescendos; this film co-written by and starring Massimo Troisi is small in scope and incremental in its progression, chronicling the personal exploration of expression by Troisi's Mario in a down-to-earth way, coinciding with the development of relationships that are both romantic and friendly. The stakes are never particularly high, but the ultimate reflection on Mario's character development is plenty rewarding if a bit sanitized and sentimental. Led largely by Troisi's subdued and sweet performance, The Postman is not excessive but upon reflection may surprise you with the evolution of its protagonist's inner voice. (3/5) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/18/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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