81
Metascore
13 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100ReelViewsJames BerardinelliReelViewsJames BerardinelliA charming piece of cinema that takes several comfortable formulas and expands upon them in ingenious and emotionally-satisfying ways.
- 90The New York TimesJanet MaslinThe New York TimesJanet MaslinA 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]
- 88Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThe beauty of the film is in its quietness.
- 80Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonThe screenplay (which is credited to a small crowd: director Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano, Furio Scarpelli, Giacomo Scarpelli and Troisi) is refreshingly witty and restrained.
- 80Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumChicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumThe film's warmth and sympathy are underlined by some intelligence.
- 78Austin ChronicleAustin ChronicleWith lyrical beauty and memorable performances, The Postman articulates many feelings that seem to defy explanation.
- 75USA TodayStaff [Not Credited]USA TodayStaff [Not Credited]The Postman (Il Postino) is slight, but it's tough to imagine anyone not liking it.
- 70TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineThe 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.
- 60VarietyDerek ElleyVarietyDerek ElleyPic's potentially inspiring story too often remains grounded by a problematic script and unshapely direction.
- 50San Francisco ExaminerSan Francisco ExaminerTroisi, 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.