Il Postino: The Postman
Miramax Films | Release Date: June 14, 1995 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
81
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
11
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
Watch Now
Stream On

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
ReelViewsJames Berardinelli
A charming piece of cinema that takes several comfortable formulas and expands upon them in ingenious and emotionally-satisfying ways. Read full review
100
San Francisco ChroniclePeter Stack
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 full review
90
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
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 full review
90
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
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 full review
88
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The beauty of the film is in its quietness. Read full review
80
Washington PostDesson Thomson
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 full review
80
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
The film's warmth and sympathy are underlined by some intelligence. Read full review
80
Washington PostHal Hinson
An enchanting Italian serio-comedy about the most unlikely of cinematic subjects-the origins, structure and reach of poetry. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleAlison Macor
With lyrical beauty and memorable performances, The Postman articulates many feelings that seem to defy explanation. Read full review
75
USA TodayStaff [Not Credited]
The Postman (Il Postino) is slight, but it's tough to imagine anyone not liking it. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
The film has a gentle political edge, knocking Marxists and Christian Democrats with equal cheerfulness, and Troisi's self-deprecating humor, sly delivery, and melancholic charm are inimitable. Read full review
60
VarietyDerek Elley
Pic's potentially inspiring story too often remains grounded by a problematic script and unshapely direction. Read full review
50
San Francisco ExaminerBarbara Shulgasser
Troisi, who was a star in Italy, hasn't been seen widely in the United States, and from this film it is difficult to be certain how he achieved his fame. Read full review
More From This Movie

81 Critic Reviews

7.9 User Reviews

Details & Credits|Trailers

Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score
1 81 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
2 77 Project Hail Mary
3 75 Send Help
4 73 Hoppers
5 72 The Sheep Detectives
SEE ALL
Essential Links
New on Amazon Prime Video
New on Netflix
Coming Soon to DVD/Blu-ray
SEE ALL