Going Postal

The only contacts with Discworld from Terry Pratchett's workshop that I have experienced so far were when watching a theater recording of "Wyrd Sisters" and especially when playing the board game "ANKH-MORPORK." Thanks to Going Postal, I finally gained knowledge about some of the characters depicted on the faces of the game cards. I am not well-read in the series, and with about 250 volumes stored in my library, which I gradually acquired with a view to retirement, I do not even expect to ever get around to reading Pratchett. Therefore, I am not burdened by the specific idea of ​​how each character should look, and I am not bothered by any shifts in characters and events. Satire and humor are present to a sufficient extent, and it was great to spend two evenings with Vlahos and his opponent for two evenings. My expectations were fulfilled, and I am not opposed to another encounter with Discworld. Overall impression: 75%. (21/02/2019)

Isn't it a bit of a shame to adapt Terry Pratchett's novels for TV with a routine director? Even a "routine" director can end up looking brilliant thanks to Pratchett's incredible storytelling. Take Going Postal, for example—it's a fantastic film. It’s got that magical Harry Potter-esque atmosphere mixed with a huge dose of humor, which a story like this absolutely needs. And honestly, it’s good enough to play in theaters. So why don’t we hear more about it? It's such a waste of a brilliant story that the fantasy genre really needs, like a seamstress needing sturdier fabric. But then again, maybe there’s a silver lining to the TV approach. It allows the filmmakers to take their time and turn it into a three-hour epic that I’m happy to sit through. Plus, Claire Foy is stunning and is quickly becoming one of my favorite actresses, adding to the film's mystical vibe. Going Postal is great—sure, it drags a little here and there, and it could've been done differently, but for a TV movie, it’s absolutely top-notch. (27/01/2011)