Review of The Postman (1997) by Calvin S — 13 Nov 2011

Gotta love Tom petty's line " Your famous I used to be ".

This review of The Postman (1997) was written by Calvin S on 13 Nov 2011.

The Postman has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of The Postman (1997) by Calvin S — 13 Nov 2011

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