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Average Rating: 8.7/10
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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.
Sep 1, 1994 Wide
All Critics (38) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (2) | DVD (2)
The Postman (Il Postino) is slight, but it's tough to imagine anyone not liking it.
Top CriticRomance, gorgeous words, and the beauty of Italy.
One of the most romantic movies ever made.
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.
Zzzzzzzzzzzz.
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.
A sweet and likable romantic fable until the finale strains for import.
Overrated, but powerful.
The Postman is a beautiful fictional work that reveres words, metaphors, and inspiration. A solemn praise to poetry, grace, and simplicity. Treasured.
September 10, 2011Super Reviewer
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, 2010Super Reviewer
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