Il Postino

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Summary: Astoundingly beautiful
Review: If you want to be moved beyond all expectation, watch this film: the soundtrack is bewitching; the storyline is magnificent, and the ending is astonishing. Too many superlatives maybe, but once you've seen this film, you'll understand why!

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Summary: Il Postino is an Excellent Movie
Review: Il Postino is a wonderful and heartwarming adaptation of Antonio Skarmenta's novel, El cartero de Neruda, which is not likely to disappoint audiences who are prepared to watch a foreign film with sub-titles. The movie is certainly not a tear-jerker, but any viewer will find themselves becoming emotionally attached to its characters and highly affected by the fate which befalls them.

The film, directed by Michael Radford, is the story of a humble Italian postman who is greatly changed by the famous Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda for whom he works for in a small Italian village. As the audience, we observe their acqaintanceship as it changes and eventually develops into a true and unforgettable friendship. Without a doubt, some audiences will find Il Postino tedious because of the simple plot and the lack of sex and violence. Nevertheless, it is an an emotional and powerful movie that I highly recommend because of its strong character portrayal. In my opinion, Il Postino is truly successful because of its wonderful acting by Massimo Troisi, who accurately portrays the innocent postman as well as Philippe Noiret, who is a very endearing and astonishing Pablo Neruda.

In addition to the acting, the Italian landscape is a breathtaking and integral part of Il Postino. Radford effectively incorporates the beautiful mountains and seascape as the story's background. It is a refreshing decision by Radford which only adds to the poetry which Noiret recites periodically throughout the film.

I am certainly the type of person who prefers the book to the movie, but in this particular case, I feel that the movie surpasses the Skarmenta's novel by far. I recommend this movie to anyone who is tired of movies with gratuitous sex and violence as well as hackneyed forumlas. The sub-titles are by no means a hinderance to the film and I guarentee by its end that you will be fascinated by the Italian language.

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Summary: Massimo, forever in our memories. Thanks for all your works
Review: This movie is simple, yet capturing. I saw it one time, then another, then once again, and all three times I cried. Probably it wasn't the movie itself, but knowing how much Massimo Troisi gave to us with his unique style. Grazie Massimo, Ciao e grazie ancora.

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Summary: E' bellissimo...
Review: I have watched this movie at least 6 times and I will watch it again. Everything is just so beautiful - the story, the acting, the poetry, the music and the scenery. It's a sweet romantic movie, too.

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Summary: wow
Review: I have yet to see a movie that evokes in me as much romance and romanticism as this one!!!

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Summary: Beautiful
Review: Okay, if you think "Armageddon" is the greatest movie ever made, you probably won't care for this one. But if you'd rather watch a Truffaut or Fellini film than the latest Hollywood special-effects laden blockbuster, you'll truly enjoy "Il Postino."

This is a story of friendship. A frienship between one of the most famous men in the world and a complete nobody. I loved their story from beginning to end...and that end brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful.

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Summary: A beautiful movie
Review: A simple story that reveals more than one expected. This movie is about the power of knowledge and the unexpected effect of its manipulation by whom posesses it.

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Summary: Moving, captivating.....
Review: I thought this was one of the best movies made. I've had trouble sleeping for the past few weeks. Then a friend told me that he had the sure fire cure for insomnia. He said to watch this movie. Sure enough 5 minutes into it and I'm out like a light!! Viva Il Postino!!

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Summary: Música Perfecta ... Película Maravillosa
Review: Pocas películas pueden verse tantas veces y hacerte llorar de emoción una y otra vez. La película es la muestra ideal de lo que significa la amistad y la nobleza. Señores, pueden ponerse de pie para ver esta película.

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Summary: One of the best introductions to Neruda...
Review: While it has been said that Il Postino is a slow work, I must say that those who find it slow must not or cannot fully appreciate poetry. It takes forever for the poet in the soul to develop, and this is the transition that Mario undergoes in this film.

Also, the work of Neruda is wonderfully showcased. My only complaint about that is that the poetry was poorly translated. It is admittedly difficult to even read Neruda, much less translate him. All in all, though, it was a wonderful production. The development is at a good pace, and the simple lifestyle and story portrayed is one perfect for the student of poetry.