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Director Jean-Paul Rappeneau and cowriter Jean-Claude Carriere had the brilliant idea of casting France's most lovably vulnerable hunk, the massive Gerard Depardieu, in one of French literature's meatiest roles: the sword-wielding poet Cyrano. Equipped with a massive nose and a heart to match, Depardieu soars as the heart-broken soldier who must lend his words of love to another man to woo the woman he yearns for. Rappeneau spared no expense in taking this Edmond Rostand play into realistic locations for the battle scenes in the second act, making the film as exciting as it is romantic and funny. Depardieu attacks the role in great gulps, consuming all the oxygen in any room he enters. Macho but sensitive, he creates a larger-than-life Cyrano, whose wrenching sadness at the lack of interest from his lady love will have you reaching for the tissues. --Marshall Fine
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Rating:  - MOST BEAUTIFUL MOVIE EVER MADE!!!!
I WAS 13 WHEN THIS MOVIE WAS IN THE THEATER. MY FATHER LOVES FOREIGN FILMS AND TOOK ME TO SEE IT. I WAS AWESTRUCK BY IT'S BEAUTY. I SAW IT THREE TIMES IN THE THEATER AND LOVED IT JUST AS MUCH EVERY TIME. I HAVE IT ON VHS TAPE BUT NOW AM THRILLED THAT I CAN OWN IT ON DVD. IF YOU'VE ONLY SEEN DEPARDIEU IN ENGLISH SPEAKING FILMS, THEN YOU SIMPLY MUST SEE THIS SO YOU CAN FINALLY UNDERSTAND HIS HUGE POPULARITY. YOU WILL NEVER AGAIN WONDER WHY HE'S SO LOVED. THIS MOVIE AND 'PRIDE AND PREJUDICE' STARRING ... Read More
Rating: - A great French film for the whole family
Cyrano has its romantic side, but unlike many French films, this one is safe for the whole family. The tragic romance of Cyrano and Roxanne is beautifully played out, with marvelous poetic pacing and the soaring spirit of Cyrano undaunted by any of his failures. I love the part when Cyrano says he's practically lived Don Quixote. Great film for guys and girls.
Rating:  - classic french litterature movie adataption
One of the most famous characters of the french litterature, played by gerard depardieu, in an other movie adaptation. Great acting, beautiful recreation of the historical setting. Yet, Depardieu's supporting cast fails to live up to the other characters' true potential. Poor english subtitles.
Rating: - Sentimental, but also captivating
Depardieu is a brute in life, but a sublime actor. His interpretation of Cyrano is faultless. A wonderful film.
Rating: - The Ultimate Cyrano
Seventy-five years ago, when I was 12 years old, I saw Walter Hampden play Cyrano on a New York stage. Now Depardieu has given me the ultimate Cyrano. The supporting actors also deserve praise, and the entire production merits a place in the top ranks of French cinema. Of course, Rostand's play lacks credibility, but when it is done this well we suspend our disbelief. Even beyond the superb acting, excellent photography and elaborate crowd and battle scenes, this movie's perfection is in the details. ... Read More
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