Review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) by Private U — 10 Sep 2008

Spiraling humour, dashing romance, and heavenly repose. Void of stain or smutch, and my favorite film of all time.

This review of Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) was written by Private U on 10 Sep 2008.

Cyrano de Bergerac has generally received very positive reviews.

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A splendid movie not just because it tells its romantic story, and makes it visually delightful, and centers it on Depardieu, but for a better…

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Ouais.. c'est pas mauvais, j'y vois du potentiel.. mais j'en perdais des boutes.. je sais pas trop comment le coter…

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The literal incarnation of the concept of grandeur: in fun and tragedy, in wit and goodness: the magnificence of mise-en-scene pales before…

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By Dan D (1,306) on 04 Aug 2010

As a film, it offers nothing really innovative - production values are mediocre, cinematography and camera work is dull…

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By Claire A (165) on 07 Nov 2009

Only Gerard Depardieu could pull off such a long death scene with panache! Love it…

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 07 Dec 2012

An all-time favourite. Depardieu in the performance of a lifetime. The French language at its finest…

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By Brittanie J (64) on 22 Nov 2009

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