A nameless drifter dons a postmans uniform and bag of mail as he begins a quest to. Postman, the internet movie firearms database guns in. Wight set designer david brin book author dennis maguire first assistant director derek r. Costner plays the postman like a combination of john dunbar from dances with wolves and the mariner from waterworld. Near the end of the movie members of the postmans army can be seen carrying m1 carbines as well. The postman cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. The film also features will patton, larenz tate, olivia williams, james russo, and tom petty. Kevin costner directed and stars in this adaptation of david brins science fiction novel the postman 1985, first published in 1982 issues of isaac asimovs science fiction magazine. Brin said that, unlike typical postapocalyptic movies that satisfy littleboy wish fantasies. Kevin michael costner was born on january 18, 1955 in lynwood, california, the third child of bill costner, a ditch digger and ultimately an electric line servicer for southern california edison, and sharon costner nee tedrick, a welfare worker.
Costner plays a wayfarer in a world where might makes right but destined to lead a. Here, michael reed argues that still it has a lot going for it. He decides to pose as a postman and deliver the mail to a nearby town, bluffing that the united states government has been reinstated and tricking the. Years after a major global conflict has left the united states in dystopian disarray, a nomadic traveler who becomes known as the postman kevin costner wanders through towns in the northwest. He has two older brothers dan born 1950 and a middle brother who died at birth in 1953. There are those who will no doubt call the postman the worst film of the year, but its too goodhearted for that. Its not a particularly energetic or interesting performance, and its made even more tiresome by the heros reluctance to act decisively this wastes a good fortyfive minutes. Jul 25, 2018 197 videos play all the postman full movie 1997 hd annie levasseur.
A massive miscalculation in selfmythologizing by director and star kevin costner, the postman would make for a goofy good time if it werent so fatally selfserious. Thanks to the postmans presence, people begin to believe that the u. Kevin costner american actor born on january 18, 1955, kevin michael costner is an american actor, film director, producer, musician, and singer. Of course kevin costner makes it a winner all on his own. Costners return to directing after his oscarwinning dances with wolves 1990 is a futuristic epic depicting the aftermath of a destructive war. Jul 11, 2017 the postman 1997 kevin costner never met a big budget he didnt like, but while 1995s waterworld deservedly bombed at the box office, his followup, 1997s the postman, didnt. Recent events have recalled the postman, a postapocalyptic tale of a man trying to restore order to the united states, adapted into film by kevin costner. The scope for something being considered a horror movie is fairly broad, so with that in mind were going to consider kevin costner s the postman as a postapocalyptic western, essentially due to the amount of horses involved. It is directed by, produced by, and stars kevin costner, with the screenplay written by eric roth and brian helgeland, based on david brin s 1985 book of the same name. When we heard that kevin costner would star in the postman, we were thrilled. The postman 1997, dir kevin costner opening sequence duration. While falling flat on its face, kevin costners film the postman is an exhausting movie to watch. The film also features will patton, larenz tate, olivia williams, james russo, and tom petty it is set in a postapocalyptic and neowestern.
The postman 1997 years after a major global conflict has left the united states in dystopian disarray, a nomadic traveler who becomes known as the postman kevin costner wanders through towns. Its about as inspiring as a movie about a vengeful meter reader. Its goofy, yes, and pretentious, and kevin costner puts himself in situations that get snickers. Kevin costner movie quotes, phrases and lines 172 in english real heroes are men who fall and fail and are flawed, but win out in the end because theyve stayed true to their ideals and beliefs and commitments. Dec 22, 2017 recent events have recalled the postman, a postapocalyptic tale of a man trying to restore order to the united states, adapted into film by kevin costner. Has a good love story, but lots of action and tragedy, as well as good guys, bad guys.
The screenplay was written by eric roth and brian helgeland, based on david brins 1985 book of the same name. During his travels, the postman becomes involved with the. Yes its a stretch, but so is the script, the pacing, and most of the performances here, so lets call it a western. Kevin costner was 41 in the postman when he played the character the postman. In 1993, any movie starring clint eastwood and kevin costner would have seemed like an automatic hit and when you throw in that it was directed by eastwood and scripted by john lee hancock the blind side, its sort of puzzling that a perfect world failed to drum up much excitement at the box office. Looking back at kevin costners the postman kevin costners epic adventure the postman was released in 1997 to a mixed reception. A nameless drifter dons a postman s uniform and bag of mail as he begins a quest to inspire hope to the survivors living in postapocalyptic america. He loses it when he gets captured and its never seen again. Jan 17, 2020 he may be a super successful actor, but kevin costner is also a father to seven children and he loves having a big, blended family the 64yearold yellowstone actor is a dad to daughters. In the year 20, a massive war has left most of the country in total disarray. During his travels, the postman becomes involved with the lovely abby olivia.
The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Stardirector kevin costners futuristic folly the postman is so loopy that, for a while, one wants to shield it from a critical storm that has already begun. Stardirector kevin costner s futuristic folly the postman is so loopy that, for a while, one wants to shield it from a critical storm that has already begun. Since 1912, baseball has been a game obsessed with statistics and speed. Kevin costner the postman, director, producer alexander witt second unit director bill taliaferro set designer brian helgeland screenwriter caliban filmworks special effects cinesite special effects darrell l. Kevin michael costner born january 18, 1955 is an american actor, director, producer, and musician. The postman by kevin costner, will patton, larenz tate. When it was further announced that the academy awardwinning director of dances with wolves would also direct this film, i knew we were in for a ride. Kevin costner, director, coproducer and star of the 1990 best picture academy award winner dances with wolves, again takes on triple duties in this epic futuristic adventure. An unnamed wanderer retrieves a postmans uniform and undelivered bag of mail. Kevin costner directs and stars in this actionfilled epic set in a postapocalyptic american west. Oct 26, 2011 looking back at kevin costners the postman kevin costners epic adventure the postman was released in 1997 to a mixed reception. Costner plays a wayfarer in a world where might makes right but destined to lead a heroic rebellion where right makes right.
Kevin was born in lynwood, california, on january 18, 1955. An m1 carbine is carried by the postman kevin costner at the beginning of the film. The postman is a 1997 american postapocalyptic adventure film. Thanks to the postman s presence, people begin to believe that the u. The scope for something being considered a horror movie is fairly broad, so with that in mind were going to consider kevin costners the postman as a postapocalyptic western, essentially due to the amount of horses involved. Kevin costner directed and stars in this adaptation of david brins science fiction.
He was the third child of bill costner and sharon costner. Kevin costner directed and stars in this adaptation of david brins science fiction novel the postman 1985, first published in 1982 issues of isaac. This week, well be discussing the postman including tom pettys cameo, analyzing the characters and cast of the postman, and how the postman final battle fails to deliver a lack of a climax. A nameless drifter dons a postmans uniform and bag of mail as he begins a quest to inspire hope to the survivors living in postapocalyptic america. His accolades include two academy awards, two golden globe awards, one primetime emmy award, and two screen actors guild awards.
The postman is a 1997 american postapocalyptic actionadventure film produced and directed by kevin costner and features him in the lead role. But parables like this require their makers to burn their bridges and leave common sense behind. Kevin costner simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Costner began his acting career with sizzle beach, u. Years after a major global conflict has left the united states in dystopian disarray, a nomadic traveler who becomes known as the postman kevin. If you like kevin costner, than youll like this movie also.
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