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Movie Reviews of Roxanne
Movie Review: A delightful romantic comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
Loosely based on Edmond Rostand's play "Cyrano de Bergerac," this charming romantic comedy is just terrific! Steve Martin not only stars but also wrote the intelligent and witty screenplay. This is a compelling story and a really fine film. Even though I own my own DVD, whenever I come across "Roxanne" on one of the movie channels, I just can't stop watching it. Steve Martin as C. D. Bales (Cyrano de Bergerac -- get it?) is in top form here -- perceptive and poignant, yet wry throughout. Just two of the many highlights for me include the "20 Something Betters" scene and the quick bit where he buys a newspaper out of a street box, glances at the front page, and in horror pulls out another coin and puts the paper back in the box! If you like romance but want to skip the "sappy" aspects, and if you like comedy but want it delivered with intelligence, you'll love this film.Movie Review: Should become a comedy classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is Cyrano de Bergerac updated and told with the craziness of Steve Martin's brain--a wonderful, funny movie. Martin is the fire chief of a scenic Northwest resort town. There are two newcomers to town: a professional firefighter (Rick Rossovich) and a beautiful female astronomer (Daryl Hannah). Martin, the self-assured, passionate but ugly (that schnoz) chief and Rossovich, the dumb but handsome hunk both fall for Hannah; of course Hannah is interested in the hunk. But Rossovich is unable to talk to bright women, so Martin feeds him lines and Hannah is swept off her feet. The mistaken identity is all worked out satisfactorily by picture's end (Martin wins Hannah). Everything works perfectly in this movie, and Martin is at his very best. I've watched this quite a few times over the years and the humor never gets stale. A terrific movie.Movie Review: My favorite movie of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
Roxanne is so captivating that I have watched it dozens of times and if I could take one movie to a desert island, it would be this one. Steve Martin's deliciously romantic screenplay and his masterful portrayal of Fire Chief C.D. Bales, combined with breathtaking British Columbian scenery and perfect casting make this movie an experience everyone should have. C.D.'s soliloquoy under Rozanne's window is easily the sexiest, most romantic scene I've ever seen in a movie, and he set the standard for my own definition of the perfect lover. There are many "morals" about love and friendship that inform this story, but the "medicine" goes down with sparkling class and flawless humor. I fell head over heels in love with C.D. Bales, big nose, big heart and all.Movie Review: The Night is Extemporaneous
Summary: 5 Stars
Possibly one of Steve Martin's finest films, I have always enjoyed this wonderful modern version of Cyrano de Bergerac. A fine cast turn in some wonderful performances. There are so many sequences in the film which I could talk about such as the opening "swordfight", the balcony scene and the most famous - the 20 things about CDB'S nose (actually 25 but who cares?). At the end of it all its a wonderful film that you can sit back and enjoy. If you need something to lighten the mood then this is one of those constantly funny films.The picture quality of this DVD is excellent. The sound is good. The only downside would be the lack of features. My advice would be to buy it anyway.
Movie Review: Hllarious and yet a very good movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is excellent. It's funny, smart, poetic, well-acted, and just a great movie to watch. This is one of Steve Martin's best works. A definate must see for anyone who like Steve's movies. This has some really funny poetry in it, and best of all, a guy with an exceptionally large nose, but it doesn't distract you. You see Martin's character more as a human being rather than a specticle to laugh at and stare at the large snoze he has. If you are thinking about buying this, then by all means do so! THIS MOVIE WILL NOT DISSAPPOINT YOU, UNLESS YOU'RE A NAZI!