The Postman vs The Shape of Things
The Postman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.2/10 for The Shape of Things). The Shape of Things is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 49m. The Postman is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Postman
The Shape of Things| The Postman | The Shape of Things | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Radford | Neil LaBute |
| Main cast | Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Linda Moretti | Gretchen Mol, Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Frederick Weller |
Synopsis
The Postman
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
The Shape of Things
Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.
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