This is Costner's second attempt at the 'man who will save us role' and like the first one (Waterworld) I liked it.
The Postman received a lot of criticism (as did WW) again for being a little self indulgent. Its the third film (WW and Wolves) that shows Costner has no idea how to edit. If he shoots it, its in the movie!
That issue aside, the Postman sets up a great 'world' with some nice characters as it explores the denigration of humanity. Another plus is the dealing with a post apocalyptic world without replicating anything Mad Maxish, the same challenge for movies delving in archaeology and Indiana Jones. Its hard not to be accused of being a clone and the Postman does that pretty well :)
The Postman received a lot of criticism (as did WW) again for being a little self indulgent. Its the third film (WW and Wolves) that shows Costner has no idea how to edit. If he shoots it, its in the movie!
That issue aside, the Postman sets up a great 'world' with some nice characters as it explores the denigration of humanity. Another plus is the dealing with a post apocalyptic world without replicating anything Mad Maxish, the same challenge for movies delving in archaeology and Indiana Jones. Its hard not to be accused of being a clone and the Postman does that pretty well :)