Roxanne
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Movie Reviews of Roxanne
Movie Review: I won't share you with another boy...
Summary: 5 Stars
Roxanne... Great movie, although I was disappointed that there are no interviews or a Making Of feature. After the fantastic extras on the When Harry Met Sally DVD, I was hoping somebody would get Steve and Co. together and create a behind the scenes documentary for Roxanne. Maybe one day. It deserves it.
This classic was filmed almost entirely in Nelson, BC, and was supposed to be Nelson, WA, an hour or so south of its Canadian equivalent. It's hard to pick out some of the locations as the camera angles virtually all compensate for the fact that Nelson (an Aspen-like town in the BC interior) is very hilly. Where the mighty John Kapelos (Chuck) tries his Playmate of the Month routine on the foxy Caroline Barclay, it looks like a level street, but Ward St. is actually on a hill, like most of Nelson.
I actually agree with some other reviewers that it's hard to believe that an intelligent and sensitive man like C. D. would fall for a shallow, sarcastic smarty pants like Darryl Hannah's Roxanne, when he obviously had major chemistry with the beautiful, sexy, funny, highly intelligent Dixie, played by the divine Shelley Duvall. Maybe Shelly was just too hot for character.
Still, Life doesn't always make sense.
This is a truly hilarious movie and Rick (Top Gun) Rossovich excels as Chris, the hunky Pro firefighter. This guy is a very underrated actor, believe me.
Fantastic cast, fantastic movie.
Movie Review: As perfect as a movie can be
Summary: 5 Stars
With this movie I discovered Steve Martin - and it couldn't have been a better one. In Switzerland, back in 1987, I hadn't heard much of the "wild and crazy" guy. And then two movies came to the local cinemas: "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Roxanne". Since then I am a hooked. "Roxanne" actually tells the story of the French Renaissance-hero Cyrano De Bergerac, but brilliantly turned into a modern romantic comedy. Steve Martin stars as C.D. Bales, the head of a small village fire department. He has quite a big handicap, or should I say: nosicap? His nose is bigger than most men's... uhm, finger. But don't feel sorry for C.D.! In the first five minutes you learn that he is charming, witty, that he can take good care of himself and that he is by no means a victim of circumstances. However, C.D. is not always sure of himself. Especially when he meets beautiful Roxanne, played by Daryl Hannah. What will win Roxanne's heart: Good looks (which C.D. isn't really blessed with) or sweet and sensual poetry?
Look for the thousands of little details and funny bits. It's a pure feel-good-movie if you ever saw one. Every cast member has his or her big moment and everyone is just simply brilliant. In my opinion "Roxanne" is one of the most perfect romantic comedies ever and one of Martins best performances. I don't know if Steve Martin feels that way. I think he should - he'd have every right to be very proud of this little gem!
Buy it! Enjoy it! Love it!
Movie Review: A Funnier and Happier Cyrano de Bergerac
Summary: 5 Stars
This 1987 film is another brilliant collaboration between Carl Reiner and Stever Martin: bringing us a more jovial interpretation of Edmond Rostand's famous play, 'Cyrano de Bergerac.'
The theme and plot is pretty much the same as the original except with a comic twist instead of a tragic one. Steve Martin is C.D. Barnes, the captain of a voluntary fire station at a ski resort. As with the original Cyrano, C.D. is a sensual and vocally articulate man who feels that his monstrous nose is always in the way of love. He soon falls in love with the beautiful Roxanne (Daryl Hannah), an astronomer who just arrived to the town to chart the stars, but can't get himself to act. Finding out that Roxanne has the hots for a clueless hunk in his fire station (Rick Rossovich), C.D. acts as the brains and mouthpiece while the hunk acts as the sexy model. Things get hot but somethings just don't add up in Roxanne's mind. The truth is soon unfolded and resolves itself in a happy ending for everyone.
Another great work by Reiner and Martin whose comedies always touch the audience with revealing insight and wit. A fun movie for all ages and genders.
Movie Review: Absolutely Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't usually review movies, but I do feel strongly about this particular one. I have probably watched it better than 15 times, and it just may be my all-time favorite, for a number of reasons. First of all, I am a huge "Cyrano de Bergerac" fan--I've read the play a number of times, and seen both the more recent French version, and the 1950 English language adaptation. I had despaired of ever finding an English-language version that captured the beauty and wonderful humor of the original play, but Steve Martin does a fabulous adaptation here, in Roxanne. He works the best elements of the play seamlessly into modern times, always staying true to the heart of the matter, while making the story accessible for today's audience. It doesn't hurt that his performance is spot-on: the perfect mixture of dreaminess and self-loathing, sweetness and acerbic wit. Darryl Hannah also does a great job bringing Roxanne (previously a relatively flat character) to real life, making her a human being instead of an untouchable goddess. Every time I watch this movie, I get something different out of it, and to my mind, that's the hallmark of a great film.Movie Review: Steve Martin proves he has a great nose for comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is just as charming & funny as when I first saw it in 1987. Unquestionably, one of Martin's best, ranking alongside "L.A. Story", "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" and "Parenthood".
Only Martin could weave a whimsical romantic tale of a Seattle fire chief (with a prominent proboscis) who adores the beautiful Roxanne (Darryl Hannah, naturally),who's infatuated with the hunky new fireman (timid but likeable Rick Rossovich)who likes her too---but is terrified of talking to her.
Martin modernizes the Cyrano deBergerac story with wonderful comic touches: A "sword" duel with tennis rackets & ski equipment; Martin contending with a hopelessly inept fire crew; a show-stopping bar scene in which Martin cuts a bullying lout down to size with a "nose joke marathon"; and Martin coaching a bumbling Rossovich on how to romance Hannah. Yet, Martin wisely retains the heart of deBergerac's original themes: Believing in oneself and the delirious intoxication of being in love.
An overlooked comedy---and if you're a Steve Martin fan, then this one's a must!