(3 / 5)
Sam, a brilliant computer hacker seeking a better life, always seems to make the wrong choices, even under the watchful eye of his probation officer. Now, barred from using the internet and stuck working fast food with his best friend and fellow hacker, Stanley, Sam poses as a Postal Worker, stealing people’s mail to make ends meet. Until one letter changes everything.
Don’t expect “No Postage Necessary” to be an Oscar winner – that is definitely not the case. However, the movie sure satisfies… it is fun, friendly and sweet – mostly like “An Evergreen Christmas,” also by Jeremy Culver. It feels like John Hughes during the ’80s – sometimes even better, sometimes a little slower (but not slow enough to be boring). So, if you miss those good harmless cozy ’80s movies, “No Postage Necessary” is your choice!
You might as well like it if your expectations are not too high: a good (simple) plot about minor crimes underlying a somewhat expectable romance between the two charming characters – George Blagden is fantastic in this very unusual role (considering his career mostly based on “epics”) and Charleene Closshey is, once again, Charleene Closshey (what is, ulteriorly, a compliment).
Although the recipe is old and quite predictable, it is as good as your granny’s apple pie.
Technically, Jeremy Culver is a very competent and promising professional: an excellent director and impeccable screenwriter. The movie itself “dances” slowly in the beginning and respects that “crescendo” mood we expect from every piece of art – music, dance or cinema. Great spice! The acting is good enough to be forgotten – ok, you wouldn’t like to remember actors are acting, right?
And, finally, when it ends, you’ll have a nice smile on your face.
Good job!
Now available on VOD & Blu-ray
