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In this modern take on Edmond Rostand's classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac," C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town who, due to the size of his enormous nose, declines to pursue the girl of his dreams, lovely Roxanne Kowalski. Instead, when his shy underling Chris McConnell becomes smitten with Roxanne, C.D. feeds the handsome young man the words of love to win her heart.
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Roxanne is generally viewed as an enduring and charming 1980s romantic comedy that benefits significantly from Steve Martin's comedic presence. While some critics feel the film relies too heavily on shallow tropes and lacks emotional depth, others praise it as a successful, witty, and lighthearted modern adaptation of the Cyrano de Bergerac story.
| Acting | Steve Martin delivers a virtuosic performance that serves as the film's primary anchor and comedic engine. | |
| Adaptation | The film succeeds as a witty and accessible modern transposition of the classic Cyrano de Bergerac narrative. | |
| Humor | The humor is characterized by sharp, refined wit and physical comedy rather than vulgarity. | |
| Acting | The romantic chemistry between Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah is perceived differently, with some finding them exquisite and others claiming it is insufficient to support the film's emotional arcs. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as an inspired update of a classic, while others find the plotting predictable and the characterizations underdeveloped. |