The Postman (1997)

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• moon r

  
  Costner plays with an unlikely concept: that the little threads that form society are among the most resonant , like a thing as easily dismissable as the delivery of the mail being the hope in an apocalyptic aftermath. Sometimes corny, yes, but a point well taken.

• Jeff "

  
  Considering all the flack that The Postman has received, I'm surprised that I enjoyed the film, and that it is actually pretty good. The film is certainly better than what the mainstream critics have said about the film, and I think that this film is quite frankly underrated. The… More
  Considering all the flack that The Postman has received, I'm surprised that I enjoyed the film, and that it is actually pretty good. The film is certainly better than what the mainstream critics have said about the film, and I think that this film is quite frankly underrated. The film is pretty entertaining, and has a pretty good cast to support the film. Kevin Costner tends to direct biog, sweeping epic style films, and though this isn't exactly Dances With Wolves, the story is quite grand. What surprised me about The Postman was Will Patton's performance, he was really intense on-screen, and he plays a great villain in any film he does. Patton lights up the screen, and he is a terrific antagonist. The Postman is a very good, underrated film that Costner fans should check out. The Postman is quite frankly underrated and it's a better film than what most critics have said. This film has a good story, despite the fact that it's not perfect, the film is entertaining and has a good cast to boot. The Postman is well constructed post-apocalyptic action drama that doesn't deserve the flack it has received. I agree that the film could have been much better, but for what it is, The Postman is good entertainment. Kevin Costner directs an entertaining film that is far better than what most people have said it would be. Watch this film with an open mind, and you be the judge. I enjoyed it, it's not perfect, but it definitely isn't awful.

• Mike S

  
  Sometimes I feel kind of sorry for Kevin Costner. Two out of two post-apocalyptic movies he's made, that both flopped and were torn a new one by the critics. One being <i>Waterworld</i>, which I personally find highly underrated, and the other being this, which… More
  Sometimes I feel kind of sorry for Kevin Costner. Two out of two post-apocalyptic movies he's made, that both flopped and were torn a new one by the critics. One being <i>Waterworld</i>, which I personally find highly underrated, and the other being this, which altough not as good, has also become the victim of an undeserved degree of heckling. I may concur on it being cheesy and weak in its writing, but in a grander perspective, it's actually not that bad. It was worth the view at least, even if it's a little too lengthy for its own good.

• Jason S

  
  I had to bump this one up a little after giving it another watch. It's an excellent movie with a great cast that pulls off every role. Costner plays the Postman perfectly and it's awesome to see this character act like a real man with flaws. He isn't the white… More
  I had to bump this one up a little after giving it another watch. It's an excellent movie with a great cast that pulls off every role. Costner plays the Postman perfectly and it's awesome to see this character act like a real man with flaws. He isn't the white knight who rides into town and saves everyone without any worries in the world. He is a conflicted man who finds himself over his head very fast and stands up to that challenge when given no other choice. The production value on the flick is great as we travel through a world that has suffered war and disease. It's a long one... three hours... but the story is well crafted and every part feels important. Will Patton plays a great villain in the movie and, for me, is one of the great baddies in cinema.

• Red L

  
  What happens after the world as we know it disappears? The postman saves the day! Alright, its a corny movie, and too long. But I enjoyed the premise of the story and you can't help liking the ending.

• danny d

  
  Underrated. The critics get this one wrong. Perfect story about the little guy, reminds me of Ben Franklin.

• Jens S

  
  Cosnter already got a lot of crap from everyone for the mere set-up of this moviea. Not deservedly so, I should say, because the main idea is kinda neat, actually. Where he is going from there is sometimes a little too melodramatic and slow, but also contains some really good scenes.… More
  Cosnter already got a lot of crap from everyone for the mere set-up of this moviea. Not deservedly so, I should say, because the main idea is kinda neat, actually. Where he is going from there is sometimes a little too melodramatic and slow, but also contains some really good scenes. Most of the movie is rather beautifully shot and there are moments that are hard to forget, while others make you cringe at the sappiness. Still, far from bad.

• Curtis L

  
  Another movie that might have been good if Kevin Costner hadn't sullied it.

• Lafe F

  
  A slow moving long movie about the last Postman (Kevin Costner) in post-apocalyptic America. Society has been reduced to a new frontier, and the Postman character must deliver the mail again. Interesting setting, but Kevin Costner shouldn't be given so much film to work with.

• Michael S

  
  Not nearly as bad as everyone says. Way to long though.

• Aliyanto L

  
  The story is great but the movie-making is really lousy!

• xGary X

  
  3 hours of Costner flag waving, weak action, and ermm...mail delivery. If the sound of that appeals, then I suggest electro-shock therapy and heavy medication. Worse than Waterworld.

• Mr. C

  
  A little too long. Had they made this in 1/2 hour less time it might be a bit higher rated.

• Wu C

  
  You thought 'waterworld' was bad?

• Haley A

  
  Good, but long. Kevin Costner is great!

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