...an entertaining yet undeniably forgettable romcom that benefits substantially from the stars' charismatic work.
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11/14/09
Roxanne (1987)
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Reviews Counted:33
Fresh:29
Rotten:4
Average Rating:7.3/10
Consensus: Though its sweetness borders on sappiness, Roxanne is an unabashedly romantic comedy that remains one of Steve Martin's funniest.
Synopsis: Roxanne (Darryl Hannah) is a beautiful astronomer in search of a comet, and Chris is a hunky but inarticulate fire expert who has been hired to train C.D.'s team of well-meaning firemen. C.D.... [More]
Starring: Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall
Director: Fred Schepisi
Reviews for Roxanne
for all the things this movie is, it's probably Martin's fault.
06/24/09
It's difficult to call a movie this light and insubstantial a classic, but it's as likeable as ever more than two decades after its initial release.
05/07/09
another in a long line of Cyrano De Bergerac adaptations but easily one of the very best
04/29/09
I'd call it reasonably successful, but I can't get excited about it.
04/29/09
It's a neat trick, being Steve Martin. He's so good; his movies will get even better.
02/02/09
In an era when romance seems to have taken second place to sex, it's heartwarming to see a film like Roxanne bring back the loveliness of love.
02/02/09
In the end it's hopelessly sappy stuff.
02/02/09
Top CriticThe film's success rests firmly with Martin. He wrote the warm-hearted script and delivers a sparkling performance of physical and verbal gymnastics that he hasn't been able to match since.
02/02/09
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03/01/08
Very good adaptation of Cyrano with Steve Martin in one his best roles.
02/20/07
Far and away [Martin's] richest film to date, lyrical, sweet-natured, touching, and very, very funny.
06/24/06
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09/01/05
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06/19/05
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02/10/05
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09/23/04
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03/20/04
Sparkling romantic fun; Martin is superb and Hannah is delightful
01/11/04
Terrific and charming "Cyrano" update, with one of Martin's best performances and his best screenplay.
01/09/04
A feel-good movie with some perky riffs on romance, beauty, and the value of an inquiring mind.
07/10/03
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