Review of The Postman (1997) by Jacob R — 27 Nov 2018

Beautiful images and a musical score that takes your emotions on a rollercoaster. This is a great movie about the human spirit!

This review of The Postman (1997) was written by Jacob R on 27 Nov 2018.

The Postman has generally received mixed reviews.

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