Postal (2007) - The best of Boll's batch

2007’s 'Postal' stands out as Uwe Boll’s most entertaining film, which might not sound like high praise given his filmography, but - believe me - it's the best of the bunch.  The movie unapologetically revels in its outrageous humor, pulling no punches and sparing no sensibilities. You’ll need a thick skin not to be offended, as it gleefully lampoons everything from societal norms to world events which obviously were very tragic when they occurred in real life.  

The first half of the film shines with some surprisingly sharp social commentary, offering glimpses of clever satire amidst the chaos.  However, the second half trades wit for sheer absurdity, diving headfirst into gross-out gags that lose some of the momentum built earlier.  

While 'Postal' feels a bit dated today, it kind of doubles as a bizarre time capsule of 2007, capturing the absurdities of the time with a manic, no-holds-barred approach to a loose plot about an 'average Joe' of a guy, finding himself involved in no less than two plots from different bunches of nutters, all trying to destroy the world for their own ends.  If you lived through the era and can appreciate its madness with a sense of humour, you’ll find it an unexpectedly fun ride.  For all its flaws, it’s a weirdly fascinating film worth a watch if you know what you’re getting into. 

6/10.