Postman, The (UK)

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The year is 2013. One man walked in off the horizon and hope came with him
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 170 mins
Retail Price: £15.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
In 2013, there are no highways and no dreams of a better tomorrow - only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

`Dances with Wolves` double Academy Award winner Kevin Costner directs and plays a wayfarer in a world where might takes right - but is destined to lead a heroic rebellion where right makes might. Sweeping battle scenes, breathtaking wilderness vistas and touching moments of personal triumph combine to ensure "The Postman delivers!" (Jay Carr, The Boston Globe).

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Production Notes
Trailer
Special Effects: "The Postman`s CGI Route"

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Letterbox 2.35:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English

Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English

Directed By:
Kevin Costner

Written By:
Brian Helgeland
Eric Roth
David Brin

Starring:
Olivia Williams
Larenz Tate
Will Patton
Kevin Costner

Casting By:
Mindy Marin

Soundtrack By:
James Newton Howard

Director of Photography:
Stephen F. Windon

Editor:
Peter Boyle

Costume Designer:
John Bloomfield

Production Designer:
Ida Random

Producer:
Jim Wilson
Steve Tisch
Kevin Costner
Lester Berman

Distributor:
Warner Bros

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9 / 10

What a nice surprise - an excellent movie.
I`m no Kevin Costner fan, that`s for sure, but there is simply not a single bad thing I can say about this movie.
Though the movie is categorized as an "Adventure" type, it is also a bit of drama and sci-fi. The sad thing is, that this movie might become true in the near future.
The transfer is simply amazing. The visuals in the movie are so stunning and Warner made sure that the transfer is flawless. And it is. Perfection.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is excellent as well. The usage of the surrounds is mostly noticeable during the gunshot scenes and the galloping scenes.
The production notes are very extensive and give you a lot of the ideas behind the movie. Very well put.
The CG section is also very nice.
All in all, a great movie. Trust me - its three hours running time will pass instantly. Don`t miss it.

posted by Zvi Josef on 31/7/2000 01:06

7 / 10

Doesn`t quite come off. Entertaining romp though.

posted by Richard73 on 17/10/2000 00:11