The Postman
A haiku on the movie starring Kevin Costner
This is for Matthew Fromm’s bad movie challenge.
Lone paths unravel
Heroic mailman saves lives —
Cliché scenes of hope.
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Plot
The Postman (1997) starring Kevin Costner, is a movie set in post-apocalyptic America. He wears a , postal service uniform he comes across, hoping to con people into believing that he’s a postal worker with the United States Postal Service.
He becomes a symbol of hope, encountering challenges as he tries to bridge gaps and stress the importance of communication in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Pros
The movie is a beautiful cinematic showcase, with scenes being picturesque and vivid.
It also featured strong performances from its supporting cast, including Olivia Davidson and Will Patton.
The themes of hope and redemption give the movie an inspirational bent.
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Cons
But well-intended as it is, it leans to being draggy and over-sentimental.
Overall, the movie, having some valid strengths and obvious weaknesses, opened to mixed reception from audiences.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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