Cyrano de Bergerac
November. 16,1990 PG-13Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.
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To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.
The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.
It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
The movie really just wants to entertain people.
Saw this in high school, remembered that it was not as entertaining as the black and 1959 black and white version. But, it was still a nice adaptation of the novel, about the charismatic swordsman-poet, who helps another guy woo the woman he loves.It's has humor, drama, and tearful moments where appropriate and is decent acted. Grade C+
One of the strongest virtues of "Cyrano De Bergerac" is that it's almost entirely free of the ponderousness and stuffiness one usually associates with period productions and/or screen adaptations of classic stage plays. It's lively and even funny at times, but also poetic and moving. At 138 minutes perhaps it tries to cover too much ground, but the reconstruction of the period (the mid-1600s) is stunning and there are wonderful moments to spare. Gerard Depardieu absolutely owns the screen in this role - it must be one of the highest highs in his astonishingly prolific (as well as uneven) career; Anne Brochet is fittingly enchanting; Vincent Perez may not be up to the level of those two, but he is perfectly adequate for what he is asked to do. A very good movie. *** out of 4.
and nothing more. for the art of Depardieu to explore and use and give force to the details who defines his character. for Vincent Perez as the lover who ignores the feelings of his friend. for Anne Brochet's performance, subtle and delicate and seductive. a film who reminds old recipes and Rostand's universe. mixture of old fashion romanticism and adventures, high sensibility and profound beauty of sacrifice in name of loyalty . few admirable scenes. and grace of script for rebirth a world in its original spirit. a great Depardieu who manage emotions and vulnerability and force and touching love declamation. a film about love. in a refined style. short. a real must see. or, only, simple, a gem.
Steve Martin did a commendable job in turning this classic into Roxanne - but it was too optimistic for a modern piece... and lacks that... certain.... "P" thingy.It is only through the period setting and our limited and romanticized knowledge of the past that this version can work. And no less with Depardieu's imposing figure and statue.The opening sequence is captivating enough with the atmosphere, the smoke and the candle lights and the crowded theater/bar what have you. Still you need great delivery of the lines and a top-notched translation for the non-French speaking (like me)And what a last line !!!