A classic
Alan from Dublin, 02 Jan 2010
Simple but moving & very heartwarming. The movie is centred on the wonderful relationship between Mario the Postman and the poet Pablo Neruda during his exile in Italy.
The sad part is that lead actor Massimo Troisi, who in bad health was determined to complete filming, died shortly before the film was completed. Nevertheless the storyline is cleverly worked to a poignant & stirring conclusion. A classic film I have watched again & again.
Il Postino
Gary from Cork, 29 Jul 2009
Beautiful movie and a fantastic performance from Massimo Troisi as the love stricken Mario Ruoppolo. Despite this the theme is all about the growing friendship between Mario and Pablo Neruda, played by Philippe Noiret.
A clichéd classic but for all the right reasons.