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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Starring: Lana Turner, John Garfield Director: David Heeley, Tay Garnett Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
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Even under the heavy censorship of 1946 Hollywood, Lana Turner and John Garfield's libidinous desires burn up the screen in Tay Garnett's adaptation of James M. Cain's torrid crime melodrama. Platinum blond Turner is Cora, a restless sexpot stuck in a roadside diner married to mundane middle-aged fry cook Nick Smith (Cecil Kellaway) when handsome drifter Frank (Garfield) blows her way. It's lust at first sight, a rapacious desire that neither can break off, and before long they're plotting his demise--but in the wicked world of Cain nothing is that easy. Garnett's visual approach is subdued compared to the more expressionistic film noir of the period, but he's at no loss when he films the luminous Turner in her milky-white wardrobe. She radiates repressed sexuality and uncontrollable passion while Garfield's smart-talking loner Frank mixes street-smart swagger and scrappy toughness with vulnerability and sincere intensity. Costar Hume Cronyn cuts a cold, calculating figure as their conniving lawyer, a chilly character that only increases our feelings for the murderous couple, victims of an all consuming amour fou that drives their passions to extremes. --Sean Axmaker


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Adapted from James M. Cain's story, the film relolves around the destructive relationship of two lovers whose troubles mount after they do away with her husband.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Twin Oaks, May 19, 2004
By dantes (York, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
Postman's plot centers around drifter Frank, and his relationship with the beautiful Cora. Cora and husband, Nick, run the Twin Oaks -- a roadside service station/diner -- and Nick has hired Frank to help around the place. Cora and Nick are May/December, but there is no romance whatsover between them. The reason for their marriage is cryptically revealed during one scene, but, in the end, one never can quite figure out why they are together. Frank and Cora quickly fall for each other and desire a life together -- a desire that requires removing Nick from the picture. The urgency reaches fever pitch when Nick announces his intention to sell the diner and move Cora to nothern Canada where she will care for Nick's recently paralyzed sister, who, in Nick's words, is going to live for a long time. As other reviewers have mentioned, the DA and defense attorney stand out in this film as well-conceived characters, the defense attorney played to perfection by Hume Cronyn.

Over the years, Postman has been lauded as perhaps the quintessential piece of film noir -- an intentionally bleak genre that experienced its heyday in the forties and fifties. Although Postman is undoubtedly a precise work of film noir, it's reputation may be based as much on it's mold-shattering relationship with MGM as on its artistic merit. Released by MGM, Postman was so far out of character for the studio that MGM had to borrow John Garfield to cast the leading role. That said, one is hard pressed to envision Frank as having been played by anyone other than Garfield. The same can't be said for Lana Turner's Cora, though. Yet, while other actresses may admirably have filled Cora's sultry shoes, Turner does indeed sizzle in this role. Both Garfield and Turner play their parts to perfection -- their acting is simply terrific. Somehow, though, the chemistry between the two leaves a little something wanting. For me, this was underscored by the instant chemistry that exists between Frank/Garfield and the "other woman" he picks up at the train station during Lana/Cora's absence. That said, the little something that is wanting between Turner and Gerfield contributes, in its own way, to the bleakness of the plot.

Technically, the dvd presentation of Postman is quite good. The transfer here is not as pristine as other Warner releases and there are digital artifacts and noise noticeable in many scenes. However, they are not severe enough in effect or number to detract from the film. Although the audio on this dvd is fine, the score for Postman is really just mediocre. Heavy on suspense motifs, one is left feeling as though they've heard much of this music before. The highlight of the dvd is the Garfield documentary that Warner has included as an extra. For fans of the noir genre, and for fans of Garfield in particular, this extra transforms a good dvd into a must-own dvd.

All things considered, this is a title for confirmed noir fans, and, for them, it is highly recommended. Even if you're not a noir fan, though, Postman is a work of broader cultural significance and is well worth owning even if its the only noir on your shelf.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best and Greatest Movie of Lana Turner, January 14, 2005
By Rama Rao "Rama" (Annandale, VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the classic movies of Lana Turner that no one should miss. Lana Turner herself admitted that this is her career best, and she enjoyed doing this film. Director Tay Garnett fully exploited the youth and beauty of Lana Turner in presenting her to the viewers as young Cora Smith married to a middle aged cook stuck in a roadside diner. The movie revolves around young Cora who refuses to cheat on her husband; slowly but steadily she falls under the seductive influence of a young drifter, and very soon she will be plotting the murder of her husband with her lover. Part of the movie was set near beaches in Malibu, Santa Monica and other parts of Southern California. It is really enjoyable to see the unspoiled beauty of Southern California beaches of mid 1940s. If you are remotely interested in Lana Turner's movies and career; this is the first movie you should be watching.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Start watching and you won't be able to stop, March 27, 2004
By 10za "10za" (Alpharetta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
Great black and white photography
Excellent tension between Garfield and Turner.
Great storyline.
If you start watching this film you won't be able to stop.

I have always thought Lana Turner is fun to watch but sometimes of I find her performances -over the top- but,
she is pitch perfect in this film. With her whiter than white hair and clothes she seems like the unattainable female. She works in this greasy spoon but she is incredibly groomed and perfectly desirable to the drifter played by John Garfield.

My favorite scene is when she and John Garfield leave together the and then decide to return. Lana's character explains her motivations--the dialogue and her delivery seem so real and you sympathize with her character (a woman who plots to kill her husband!)

I also like the setting of early Southern California...orange groves and empty beaches.

This is a must see film

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3.0 out of 5 stars LANA TURNER - A PALE IMITATION OF JEAN HARLOW
.....It was obvious from the first scene that introduced Turner that MGM was trying to recapture the box office magic of its original platinum blode bombshell Jean Harlow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Chandler

3.0 out of 5 stars Lana Turner vehichle should please her fans
The DVD transfer is good but not excellent.

Lana Turner looks like a million bucks but the part called for about a hundred. Read more
Published 3 months ago by William R. Ray

3.0 out of 5 stars Good DVD, Minor Characters Boosted Film
After several disappointing attempts at viewing this film on VHS, my patience was rewarded on the first viewing of it on this DVD. Maybe the clearer picture helped. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Craig Connell

3.0 out of 5 stars Uneven production, unfulfilled potential
So much potential. This could have been a great movie. Scene after scene the viewer is swept along with the momentum, only to find that the final scenes are empty, void of any... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bobby Jeffcoat

5.0 out of 5 stars Mom and Dad really loved it
"The Postman Always Rings Twice" was a lot of fun for my parents to watch again now that their in their 80's!
Published 10 months ago by Christine Moll

2.0 out of 5 stars Yawn...
Sure Lana Turner looks great in this film but truly that's about all it has going for it. The plot was so thin and predictable I started fidgeting in my chair 10 minutes into it... Read more
Published 10 months ago by nodice

5.0 out of 5 stars Fatal Attraction
"The Postman Always Rings Twice" 1946 film

Frank is hitchhiking from San Francisco; he doesn't worry about his future. He knows how to fix cars. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Acute Observer

5.0 out of 5 stars Love and lust, love and murder. James M. Cain, John Garfield and Lana Turner make a fine, tawdry story
With platinum hair, dark eyelashes and pouty lips, Cora Smith is a slut to dream about. Or maybe she's just an ambitious, dissatisfied wife, married to Nick, the fat older owner... Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. O. DeRiemer

2.0 out of 5 stars dvd case arrives damaged
The DVD itself is in good condition, but the dvd case arrived damaged. The center piece was broken and so the dvd slid around the inside. Read more
Published 14 months ago by s. bz

2.0 out of 5 stars Wait a minute, Mr. Postman.
I have to agree with the other two-star reviews of this movie. The acting was marginal and the relationship between Garfield and Turner never sparks. Read more
Published 14 months ago by tralphaz

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