The Postman

I truly do NOT understand why The Postman was attacked as viscously as it was by the film media (there films much more worthy of the Golden Raspberry Awards in 1997). I loved this film and was very impressed with... Read more at imdb.com

"The Postman" is one of those films that has become almost synonymous with the concept of "lousy, awful, horrible, terrible, stinking mess of a movie." Like "Plan 9 from Outer Space," "Ishtar," or "Gigli," it is sometimes invoked in this... Read more at imdb.com

First of all...I liked it...I really did! It is a film by Kevin Costner, starring Kevin Costner, surrounds Kevin Costner's character, and a movie that is simply...Kevin Costner. But if you liked Kevin Costner in such films as "Dances With... Read more at imdb.com

I liked this movie, unlike most people, I hadn't heard anything at all about this movie prior to seeing it. I wasn't expecting to see a bad movie.What I found was an interesting Epic. It isn't a great movie ,... Read more at imdb.com

I do understand why this movie's getting such bad reviews. On the other side, I saw it three times and I did like it everytime I've seen it. I doesn't follow the classic post-apocalyptic cliches, maybe except the long coats... Read more at imdb.com

I know a lot of people hated this movie. I know why. It is a little saccharine in places and yes, it is not always believeable. But this is one of the few time a screenplay is better than the... Read more at imdb.com

A Far better movie then it's critics make it out to be. "The Postman" is a good solid film about the end of the world and the chaos and confusion that follows with the unwitting soul that destiny choose to... Read more at imdb.com

It's a depressing fact that the moviegoing public is being brainwashed by critics to hate everything involving Kevin Costner. When released in 1997 this breathtaking, thought-provoking epic was largely ignored and limped to a box office gross of $14 million,... Read more at imdb.com

This film was excellent. The acting ranged from average to good, the fight scenes were convincing, the costume design was superve, and the set design phenomenal. The problem with this film is, that it's sci-fi, and as we all know,... Read more at imdb.com

I found the movie to be better than anticipated (perhaps because I feared the worst, thanks to all the "anti"hype). Costner did a great job transforming a hokey script into an attractive film. It's use of symbolism and Shakespearian references... Read more at imdb.com

It kind of makes you want to say, now wait a minute Mr. Postman (sorry, I just couldn't resist). There are a number of careless jokes like this in the movie. ... Full Review

You're a godsend, you're a savior," breathless folk say to Costner's nameless drifter, to which he replies, with the humility and solemnity of a medieval saint, "No, I'm just the postman. There's only one word for this, and those who remember what Costner himself told With its logic-defying mixture of tones and acting styles (rock star Tom Petty is especially problematical), "The Postman" shows what can go wrong when you trust movie stars to direct themselves. ... Full Review

Maaaaaaaaaaan, I don't understand the fascination with the word "cheese" and THE POSTMAN. Costner plays a flowery dramatic role wanting to be sincere, preaching morals like: we are all equal, live and let live, and most important, everyone must learn to read, delivered by his more believable supporting characters. ... Full Review

The Pros: This is a beautifully shot film with some eye popping locations, interesting camera angles and well designed sets. This is what the invitation to the screening said: "THE POSTMAN starring Kevin Costner, is the epic story of a reluctant hero that takes place in the 21st Century. ... Full Review

And He/Her/It liked The Postman... For one, the scenery and sets are pretty amazing, and the cinematography often makes quite good -- if overly dramatic -- use of them. Not that I miss seeing Costners naked bod, when Olivias is gracing the screen. ... Full Review

Costner, who directed and produced The Postman, knew the power of the image he was creating here -- in the final scene of the film, grateful citizens erect a memorial to the postman commemorating that very moment. ... Full Article