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Il Postino [VHS] [1995]

VHS ~ Massimo Troisi
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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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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This Academy Award-nominated story follows Mario, a shy and simple minded postman on a remote Mediterranean island, who forms a friendship with exiled 'poet of love' Pablo Neruda. Mario enlists Pablo's help in winning the heart of a beautiful woman... Italian dialogue.

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Your smile spreads like a butterfly", 25 Sep 2005
By Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Il Postino [DVD] [1995] (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.

Kona

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly uplifting, mesmerising., 2 Mar 2000
By Mr. R. Jobanputra "Arj" (Kainat) - See all my reviews
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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?
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious!, 28 Aug 2001
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Il Postino
Compelling and moving final performance by Massimo Troisi; subtle and authentic depiction of developing friendship between slow thinking, highly sensitive and in the end... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dione

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
This movie is great, sensability, love, and true human beings. Il Postino and Cinema Paradiso are two of a kind.
Published 5 months ago by Joao Vaz

5.0 out of 5 stars if you encounter a book of Pablo Neruda poems, you will now pick it up
directed with a light and humourous touch, Il Postino conveys a powerfull message about what is to be appreciated in the world - beauty, love, passion, friendship, loyalty. Read more
Published 7 months ago by phil mars

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and very sentimental foreign film
If you like foreign film - you know those slow paced, sentimental pieces full of long shots of sun drenched countryside - then this is probably for you. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Ross Maynard

5.0 out of 5 stars Il Postino - A movie which has everything
I first saw this film in the mid 90's when it was released. The naive qualities of massimo troisi (main character) lead to the beautiful unfolding of two relationships. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Elizabeth C. Nichols

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerising
This is why I have turned to watching so many foreign films lately. Not only is there a load of rubbish coming out of America at the moment but I just love the simplicity of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Mowling

4.0 out of 5 stars La Dolce Vita
"Il Postino" is a likeable film that is set on a small Italian island.It is about a poor fisherman turned postman who strikes up an unlikely friendship with exiled Chilean... Read more
Published 17 months ago by L. Davidson

5.0 out of 5 stars How poetry can change your life
A beautifully shot film about frienship and poetry. Highly reccomended.
Published on 29 Nov 2006 by Lucy A. Traves

4.0 out of 5 stars Heart-warming
Massimo Troisi is irresistible as the postman who delivers letters to the exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda in a small but beautiful island in Italy. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2006 by Carla Dee

5.0 out of 5 stars Endeering, a wonderful journey in a poetic fisherman
At first this movie seemed to be this kind of beautiful love story with in the background some politics events and Pablo neruda exil to Italy. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2005 by Manolitos

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