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Roxanne (1987)
Rate:
6
Viewed:
9/10
9/10:
Roxanne is a witty modern adaptation of the famous French play Cyrano de Bergerac that was written by Edmond
Rostand.
It's a clever movie that generates lots of laughs. However, the premise is illogical and unrealistic. The trick of one doing
the voice while the other shows off his good looks won't hold water after a while. Hence, it'll fold quickly.
There's no question of Steve Martin's comedic genius, and he wholesomely displays it here. The two best parts are
he meeting the two snobbish males at the beginning and being forced to sound out twenty things better than the affront he
received from the male barfly. The bird sitting on Steve Martin's nose for a perch while he's writing a letter is cute.
The rest holds up well, save for the awkward classic hiding-in-the-bush scene which is actually the most memorable part of the
play. Notwithstanding, I like how the issue of having an unsightly appearance is played out, and it does give an extra touch
to the plot.
All in all, Roxanne isn't bad and needs another viewing.