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The Postman

1997 · 2h 58m · Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

IMDb 6.1 Metacritic 29 RT 14%

Skip it. Despite the intriguing premise of a Shakespeare-quoting drifter spreading hope in a post-apocalyptic America, this 1994 Kevin Costner vanity project drags on for nearly three hours and takes itself way too seriously. The bloated runtime and heavy-handed messaging sap what could've been an engaging adventure.

Plot

In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, 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.

Director: Kevin Costner

Cast: Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo

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