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Il Postino (The Postman) (1994)

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In this remake of the 1983 Ardiente Paciencia by Antonio Skarmeta, the time and place have been changed to Italy in the 1950s, but the relationship between the Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda and Mario (Massimo Troisi), the postman who delivers his copious mail, is still the focus of attention. In this version of the story, scripted by a collective of Anna Pavignano, the director Michael Radford, Troisi himself, and a few others (based on Skarmeta's original story), Neruda is an

PG, 1 hr. 56 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Michael Radford

Written By: Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano

In Theaters: Sep 1, 1994 Wide

Cast

Massimo Troisi
Mario Ruoppolo
Philippe Noiret
Pablo Neruda
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Beatrice Russo
Linda Moretti
Donna Rosa
Renato Scarpa
Telegrapher
Anna Bonaiuto
Matilde
Mariano Rigillo
Di Cosimo
Orazio Stracuzzi
Sergio Solli

Critic Reviews for Il Postino (The Postman)

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The Postman (Il Postino) is slight, but it's tough to imagine anyone not liking it.

January 1, 2000 Comment

USA Today

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Romance, gorgeous words, and the beauty of Italy.

January 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Scott G. Mignola

Common Sense Media

One of the most romantic movies ever made.

June 1, 2007 Comment

Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

A mildly charming fable, about an Italian postman who eins the heart of a local girl through the heartfelt poetry of a legendary port, the film became cause celebre when star Massimo Troisi died one day after the shoot was over.

October 5, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

Zzzzzzzzzzzz.

July 5, 2004 Comments (2)

Martin Scribbs

Low IQ Canadian Source: Low IQ Canadian

Works on so many different levels--as a tribute to the power and beauty of poetry; as a tale of brotherhood; and as a charmingly quirky romance.

January 2, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A sweet and likable romantic fable until the finale strains for import.

August 16, 2003 Comment

Nick Davis

Nick's Flick Picks

Overrated, but powerful.

March 2, 2003 Comment

Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

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The Postman is a beautiful fictional work that reveres words, metaphors, and inspiration. A solemn praise to poetry, grace, and simplicity. Treasured.

September 10, 2011

Jan Marc Macababayao

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I watched this in my Spanish class once for some reason, it's in Italian, though. We also saw the play the film was based on. It's a good romance story, funny, sad, happy, everything a romance should be, I guess. Overall, this is a good movie, but the play is better.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

Il Postino (The Postman) Quotes

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1. Mario Ruoppolo: Your smile spreads across your face like a butterfly.
– Submitted by Briain d (39 days ago)
1. Donna Rosa: He's warming her up like an oven with his metaphors!
– Submitted by Briain d (39 days ago)

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