Postman Pat: The Movie (2014)

Postman Pat: The Movie Poster

Like always, Postman Pat is happily going about his duty delivering letters and parcels around the fictional town of Greendale. One day, auditions for the TV talent show, "You're the One", are held in Greendale, which Pat manages to pass. With Pat required to be away from Greendale whilst participating in the contest, various Patbot 3000 robots are deployed to take Pat's postal duties. This soon turns out to be an evil plot to take over the world, which Pat must now stop.

Film Introduction
"Postman Pat: The Movie" released in 2014 is a 3D computer-animated funny film directed by Mike Disa. The motion picture is based upon the long-running British kids's television series "Postman Pat" by John Cunliffe and Ivor Wood. It gives the cinema the beloved postman in his first full-length function movie.

Plot Synopsis
The story of "Postman Pat: The Movie" revolves around Pat Clifton, aka Postman Pat (Stephen Mangan), who leads a basic, content life providing mail in the lovely rural environment of Greendale, England. Pat, who is understood for his kindness and reliability, is popular in his little community where he deals with his loving other half Sara (Susan Duerden) and his young child Julian.

The characteristics of Pat's life suddenly alter when he goes into a TV skill reveal "You're the One", mostly to take his other half on a trip to Italy, which he could not manage due to budget cuts in his business. He amazingly showcases his singing skill which is surprisingly outstanding. His melodic voice, offered by popular British singer Ronan Keating, wins the hearts of the country, making him over night celeb status.

Rise to Stardom & Consequences
Postman Pat's significant increase to fame arising from the TV program is manipulated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Special Delivery Service, Edwin Carbunkle (Peter Woodward), who looks for to take control of Pat's postal service and robotize it. Making the most of Pat's absence, Carbunkle changes him with pat-bots, robotic replicas of Pat, to deliver mails.

The change causes a tide of modifications in Pat's life. His unexpected popularity begins to overflow to his personal life, triggering interruptions and developing a distance in between him and his household. Pat almost loses his values in the blinding lights of stardom, to the point that he needs to select between the appeal of fame and his old basic life enjoyed very much by him.

Conclusion: Fight with Robots & Acceptance of True Identity
The film's climax takes place when Pat recognizes Carbunkle's evil plan. With the aid of his faithful black and white cat, Jess, and spouse, Sara, Pat battles the pat-bots, saving Greendale from the chaos developed by the robots. Eventually, they expose Carbunkle's dubious plot, ensuring the return of the personal touch in the postal service. After the battle, Pat decreases the singing agreement to go back to his former life and fixes up with his family.

General Impression
"Postman Pat: The Movie" is a heart-warming tale that weaves in adventurous aspects with an engaging storyline. This movie works as a gentle tip of the unyielding charm of the simple life and individual connections in a progressively mechanized world. The film successfully manages to portray humor, action, and psychological drama, hence making it an enjoyable watch fit for kids and adults alike.

Top Cast

  • Stephen Mangan (small)
    Stephen Mangan
    Postman Pat (voice)
  • Jim Broadbent (small)
    Jim Broadbent
    CEO (voice)
  • Rupert Grint (small)
    Rupert Grint
    Josh (voice)
  • David Tennant (small)
    David Tennant
    Wilf (voice)
  • Ronan Keating (small)
    Ronan Keating
    Postman Pat (singing voice)
  • Susan Duerden (small)
    Susan Duerden
    Sara Clifton (voice)
  • Sandra Teles (small)
    Sandra Teles
    Julian Clifton (voice)
  • T.J. Ramini (small)
    T.J. Ramini
    Ben Taylor (voice)
  • Peter Woodward (small)
    Peter Woodward
    Carbunkle (voice)
  • Robin Atkin Downes (small)
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Simon Cowbell (voice)
  • Brian George (small)
    Brian George
    Ajay Bains (voice)