The Postman
A haiku on the movie starring Kevin Costner
This is for Matthew Frommโs bad movie challenge.
Lone paths unravel
Heroic mailman saves lives โ
Clichรฉ 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 heโs 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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Comments (12)
love this piece
Yes, agreedโฆ it is a bit cheesy at times but I like some parts of this film and the actors! ๐
Wonderful Senryu and review!!! Loving it!!!โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐
Yeah. Think I'll pass.
Ohh man this one sent me down the rabbit hole, great entry!
Undoubtedly a tribute to the truth of life and the simplicity of everyday wonders. Like in a dream, ฮฟr in a transcendent state of consciousness, your soul unfolds words with real meaning.
I've never seen it, but this seems like a great review ๐
Nice Haiku. "Lone paths unravel." Love it.
Never seen it, but who know, excellent challenge entry
How can a dystopian movie be hopeful? Nahhhh, not my kinda movie. Especially when it's draggy and overly sentimental, lol. Loved your Haiku!
Don't think I ever watched this - think it was round about the same sorta time period as he did Waterworld? It felt overly-sentimental from what I had read and your creative little haiku has not really done much to make me change my mind, lol. Well done, Michelle!
Well written! Amazing