Roxanne | | Cast : | Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah | | Director : | Fred Schepisi | | Studio : | Columbia/Tristar Studios | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Widescreen | | Released Date : | June 19, 1987 | | DVD Released Date : | June 04, 2002 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), French (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 15, 2005 | | Summary | PG-13 | Content
 | I am eighteen years old and I was stupid enough to watch this movie with my family. "Roxanne" was innappropriate for family viewing due to I don't know how many references to sex, and one shot of the title character's backside while she was, shall we say, un-clothed. It was a funny movie, and I might possibly recommend it for adults and older teens, but definitely not for anyone under the age of fifteen. I do not see how this movie could have earned a PG rating instead of PG-13, which I believe it deserved. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 17, 2005 | | Summary | Should become a comedy classic | Content
| 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. |
| Rating | | | Date | February 09, 2005 | | Summary | Great movie, except for Daryl Hannah | Content
| Didn't anybody else find Hannah's performance here to be...lacking? She just doesn't make it. The last scene, in which her character declares her love for Martin's character, is almost unbearable for me to watch, she's so lame and unbelievable. Despite her physical beauty, I can't accept that Martin's character would fall for her. He's so full of life and she doesn't show near enough character to match him. I don't think she's a good actress.
Sorry, Daryl. |
| Rating | | | Date | October 04, 2004 | | Summary | I'd rather live here, than in the best town in the world! | Content
| "Roxanne" is one of the old-fashioned, yet wonderfully watchable comedies that comes around only once in great while. Despite some harsh language at times, this is the perfect movie for those over 14.
Steve Martin plays the C.D. Bales, the local fire chief who probably would've found happyness a long time ago if it weren't for his huge nose (or rather, his self consciousness about his huge nose). Along comes Roxanne, played nicely by Daryl Hannah, who has come to town with her telescope to spot a comet she's thinks she's discovered. Of course, C.D. falls head over heels for her, but her attentions are drawn to the new fireman Chris, played by Rick Rossovich (Hmm, I wonder whatever happened to him? He's probably in the same boat as "Sixteen Candles" star Michael Schoeffling).
"Roxanne" elevates itself above routine fare with an excellent supporting cast, including Shelly Duvall in the odd role of C.D.'s best friend (according to the film, their characters aren't related, so have they dated in the past?), Michael J. Pollard as the nerdy, but very funny fireman Andy, who should never be challenged in a boxing match. And most especially Fred Willard as the over-the-top mayor. He has the best single line in the film when, after a major event takes place (I won't give that away), he toasts the crowd by saying, "I'd rather be with the people here tonight, than with the finest people on the planet!". A drop dead funny line.
Also look for a young Damon Wayans as one of the firemen.
Highlights of the movie include the famous "20 worse things you can say about C.D.'s nose" (if you keep count, it's actually 25?!), Chris's constant attempts to overcome his shyness about meeting Roxanne, the confrontation of C.D. and two drunk skiers (one of them played by SNL's Kevin Nealon), and any scene with Michael J. Pollard.
This is a warm, wonderful film full of laughs and great character bits. I heartily recommend it to all who want a break from today's gross-out comedies.
Notes: I wonder just how drunk the skiers were at the beginning of the film. They're carrying ski gear, but it's clearly summertime (the leaves are green and not one snowflake to be found).
Also, Daryl Hannah is the best looking astronomer I've ever seen.
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| Rating | | | Date | August 05, 2004 | | Summary | A Funnier and Happier Cyrano de Bergerac | Content
| 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. |
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