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Italian star and filmmaker Massimo Troisi was dying of heart failure even before this film, his dream project, began production, and he prevailed upon British director Michael Radford (White Mischief) to see him and the film through to the end. (The 40-year-old Troisi, a beloved comic actor in Italy, died the day production wrapped.) Based on true events, Troisi plays a shy postman who strikes up an unlikely friendship with exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret). Through Neruda's example and tutelage, the hero learns to think of his Italian fishing village in lyrical terms, as well as how to talk to women and even find the strength to take his political stands. Sweet as it is, the film finally pushes beyond its charming borders to become an even more complex and poignant story about the pain of growing into one's destiny. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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On a remote Mediterranean island young Mario Ruoppolo (Massimo Troisi) is hired to deliver letters to exiled love poet Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret). The two develop a close friendship, and Mario enlists the poet's help to win the heart of the beautiful Beatrice Russo (Maria Grazia Cucinotta). During the courtship, the poet in Mario emerges, and he realises he need not depend on Neruda.
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By Bloke
Format:VHS Tape
With films being churned out at a ghastly rate in our nihilistic age, with millions and millions being spent on special effect scenes which may not even last a minute, it is a joy to watch a film like 'Il Postino', No guns, no violence, no swearing, no sex or nudity, no malice or vanity or egoism, just a beautiful story told simply and innocently. This film is a joy, a precious stone in a film industry which often resembles a dark mine. Superb acting, music so beautiful your ears will cry with joy, a tender story of love and friendship, a hysterically funny aunt, and all based on the sublime poetry of Senor Pablo Neruda, may his divine soul rest in peace. How can anyone fault a film which makes your heart ache with perfectly compatible joy and sadness?
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By tashurst
Format:VHS Tape
Simply a wonderful film. Beautifully filmed and acted, with scarcely a line out of place, the fact that Troisi died as this masterpiece was finished adds to an already poignant story. Funny, charming and heart-breaking when it should be in turns. The scene when our postman is "struck by the thunderbolt" of love when he first sets eyes on the beautiful Beatrice playing table football somehow manages to be one of the sexiest scenes in a film I know. This and the breathtaking scenery are two of a myriad of reasons to watch this film and feel better about life.
65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Il Postino" is a lovely, tender story about Mario, a poor Italian fisherman who becomes a postman. His job is to deliver mail to the famous (and real) poet, Pablo Neruda, who has been exiled to this island from Chile, because of his Communist beliefs. The kindly poet opens a new world of words for the postman; they become friends, and with Neruda's help, Mario wins the most prettiest girl in the village. Life is beautiful, until a letter arrives saying Neruda may return to Chile, forever.
"Il Postino" is usually described as a romantic comedy, but I would call it a poignant drama, focusing on the changes in Mario's life after he meets and befriends the poet. The film is dedicated to Massimo Troisi who plays Mario. Making this movie was his dream, even though he was ill, and, in fact, he died only hours after filming was completed. He gives a wonderful performance as the sensitive young man who grows to appreciate the beauty around him and the power of words. The ending is quite surprising and touching. The movie is in Italian with English subtitles.
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The poetry of life
I can`t imagine how anyone with a heart and mind - and perhaps a feel for poetry too - could find this lovely film anything but captivating. Read more
Published 2 months ago by GlynLuke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super film
Lovely, touching story. The Italian is a bit difficult to understand for those like me with 'O' level, because it is in dialect, but the subtitles make that all ok.
Published 4 months ago by Karen R
1.0 out of 5 stars
No subtitles
Although under the heading 'Il Postino' English Subtitles, it didn't have them so was no use. I had to return it paying 2 lots of postage! Not a good experience.
Published 5 months ago by DR KEITH SLINN
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Il Postino - charming, funny, touching
This is a blend of a review and the introduction for the showing of Il Postino as part of the fifth Headingley LitFest:
For me, this charming, funny and touching study... Read more
For me, this charming, funny and touching study... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Richard Wilcocks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet and great music
I think that the `Il Postino' is a very sweet film. Bough the filming and the sounds are great!
It's about a postman that's in love with Beatrice. Read more
It's about a postman that's in love with Beatrice. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Il Postino DVD
Another classic from italian cinema. A wonderful romance about a postman in a small village who makes friends with a writer and eventually becomes a writer. Read more
Published 24 months ago by vanilladude
5.0 out of 5 stars
Il Postino
Great landscape, interesting characters, good acting, believable plot. What's not to like? Good viewing for a couple between 17 and 70.
Published on 20 Feb 2011 by SWMBO
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lost veiw
I have not been able to watch this dvd as it is in region 1 I never realised it was that or wouldnt have bought it,so am rather upset about it.as its sat here waste of money.
Published on 15 May 2010 by Ms. L. J. Wood
3.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent entertainment & drama
Excellent film, although I only bought this film to assist me with learning Italian and the sub titles just did not mirror the dialogue so my feelings about making this purchase... Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Tin Don
5.0 out of 5 stars
IL POSTINO
IL POSTINO IS A SUPERB MOVIE - SINCERE AND POIGNANT FROM START TO FINISH. ALTHOUGH NOT A NEW RELEASE ITS APPEAL IS TIMELESS AND IT SHOULD CONTINUE TO ENTHRALL VIEWERS FOR A LONG... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Mrs. N. R. Levin
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