Roxanne

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Summary: Classic Steve Martin
Review: This is probably going to be a 'useless' review. Oh, well.

This movie is as close to perfect romance as they get. Maybe it's because I can identify with the character better, or that it's played so well, but the humor and romance are both on target.

This was one of the first things I bought years ago on VHS. It was also one of my first DVDs.

Perhaps that says the most about how much I love this movie.

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Summary: Hllarious and yet a very good movie!
Review: This movie is excellent. It's funny, smart, poetic, well-acted, and just a great movie to watch. This is one of Steve Martin's best works. A definate must see for anyone who like Steve's movies. This has some really funny poetry in it, and best of all, a guy with an exceptionally large nose, but it doesn't distract you. You see Martin's character more as a human being rather than a specticle to laugh at and stare at the large snoze he has. If you are thinking about buying this, then by all means do so! THIS MOVIE WILL NOT DISSAPPOINT YOU, UNLESS YOU'RE A NAZI!

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Summary: "I have breathed you in, and I am suffocating..."
Review: This one is an all-time favorite and a long-time resident of my home video library. Comedy legend Steve Martin, in a way that only Steve Martin can, plays the role of the emotionally and intellectually-wealthy goblin of a man who falls for the equally emotionally and intellectually-wealthy blonde bombshell (Daryl Hannah--hey, why not?) who visits his small town. Unfortunately, this bombshell is lacking in the common sense department, because she immediately falls for the beefcake village idiot, played convincingly by Rick Rossovich. Go figure. But what happens as a result of this scenario is altogether funny, charming, touching and totally entertaining. This movie flows. Martin compounds his genius in the movie by assembling a stellar supporting cast (which includes Shelley Duvall and a young Damon Wayans) that more than holds its own throughout the film. Pay extra special attention to the balcony scene--from its beginning to its end, Martin and Rossovich are allowed to shine their brightest. Martin teams up for this 'Cyrano' retelling with director Fred Schepisi, the visionary behind 'Six Degrees of Separation', the movie that first separated Wil Smith from his legendary "Fresh Prince" persona. 'Roxanne' gets the highest possible recommendation for its perfect balance of humor and romance and the stellar performance of its entire cast. Please, please make it your business to own a copy of this movie.

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Summary: AFTER 15 YEARS, STILL STEVE MARTIN'S BEST
Review: TOP OF THE LINE ROMANTIC COMEDY, MARTIN AND DARYL HANNAH HAVE GREAT CHEMISTRY TOGETHER. I REALLY LIKED THE WHOLE CAST. AND EVERYONE ENDED UP WITH THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THEM. "ROXANNE" IS NOT LIKE ALOT OF CHEESEBALL ROMANTIC COMEDIES THAT ARE SPOONFED AND REGURGITATED, YOU KNOW THE ONES THAT ARE MADE THESES DAYS. WHAT I MEAN IS WE SEE THEM, WE FORGET THEM. NOT ROXANNE, IT HAS A POINT AND A NOTICABLE VALUE FROM THE BEGINNING. I WAS VERY SATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE OF THIS MOVIE, AND I THINK YOU WILL BE AS WELL.

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Summary: As perfect as a movie can be
Review: With this movie I discovered Steve Martin - and it couldn't have been a better one. In Switzerland, back in 1987, I hadn't heard much of the "wild and crazy" guy. And then two movies came to the local cinemas: "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Roxanne". Since then I am a hooked.

"Roxanne" actually tells the story of the French Renaissance-hero Cyrano De Bergerac, but brilliantly turned into a modern romantic comedy. Steve Martin stars as C.D. Bales, the head of a small village fire department. He has quite a big handicap, or should I say: nosicap? His nose is bigger than most men's... uhm, finger. But don't feel sorry for C.D.! In the first five minutes you learn that he is charming, witty, that he can take good care of himself and that he is by no means a victim of circumstances. However, C.D. is not always sure of himself. Especially when he meets beautiful Roxanne, played by Daryl Hannah. What will win Roxanne's heart: Good looks (which C.D. isn't really blessed with) or sweet and sensual poetry?

Look for the thousands of little details and funny bits. It's a pure feel-good-movie if you ever saw one. Every cast member has his or her big moment and everyone is just simply brilliant. In my opinion "Roxanne" is one of the most perfect romantic comedies ever and one of Martins best performances. I don't know if Steve Martin feels that way. I think he should - he'd have every right to be very proud of this little gem!

Buy it! Enjoy it! Love it!

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Summary: Sneeze, and it's "Goodbye, Seattle"
Review: __________________

This is such a good movie. Like other screenplays Steve Martin has written, it's based on a classic piece of literature. The scene (about 30 minutes in) where Martin's character comes up with 20 different jokes about his nose actually has more than 20 (count 'em), which is something we no-lifes notice while watching.

Daryl Hannah -- sweet, gorgeous, tall, talented, unemployed? That's a shame. Her performance in this movie is the best of any of hers that I've seen. A few years later she had a cameo in "Crimes and Misdemeanors" -- a truly great movie -- in which, alas, she had to play a stereotypical dumb blonde actress.

There are so many laughs, and so much sensitivity, that I'm not surprised at all that "Roxanne" is my sister's favorite Steve Martin movie. I love "L.A. Story", but have to give a slight edge to "Roxanne".