Il Postino Critic Reviews
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An unforgettable, poetic romance from Italy whose disarming humor, blushing encounters and bittersweet flavors are certain to set off a groundswell of smiles, tears and regret.Read the full review
A charming piece of cinema that takes several comfortable formulas and expands upon them in ingenious and emotionally-satisfying ways.Read the full review
Made under unique and wrenching circumstances, it gained poignancy and a kind of purity from its troubles, and an already affecting film ended up suffused with emotion.Read the full review
A rueful, warmly affecting film featuring a wonderful performance by Mr. Troisi, The Postman would be attention-getting even without the sadness that overshadows it. [14 June 1995, p. C15]Read the full review
The beauty of the film is in its quietness.Read the full review
An enchanting Italian serio-comedy about the most unlikely of cinematic subjects-the origins, structure and reach of poetry.Read the full review
The screenplay (which is credited to a small crowd: director Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano, Furio Scarpelli, Giacomo Scarpelli and Troisi) is refreshingly witty and restrained.Read the full review
The Postman (Il Postino) is slight, but it's tough to imagine anyone not liking it.Read the full review
Pic's potentially inspiring story too often remains grounded by a problematic script and unshapely direction.Read the full review
