Review of Roxanne (1987) by Bruce D — 29 Aug 2008

Very good version of Cyrano... and that beautiful mermaid is in it...

This review of Roxanne (1987) was written by Bruce D on 29 Aug 2008.

Roxanne has generally received positive reviews.

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By Moni K (397) on 19 Jul 2012

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Cute, charming and good cheesy fun, with a memorable 80's score to boot. A showcase for Steve Martin's quirky humor both as a writer and an actor…

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By Maddy M (13) on 19 Sep 2015

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By Brad S (2,657) on 10 May 2015

Being a romantic comedy. I liked Roxanne but I didnt love it. It had fun moments and scenes in it but that didnt help my cause…

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By Kurtis E (53) on 22 Aug 2012

Martin and Hannah are delightful in this sweet, zany and innocent rom-com…

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