Roxanne

Roxanne is a great movie any time. Steve Martin plays C.D. Bales who is head fireman. Daryl Hannah plays Roxanne the new girl in town. Rick Rossovich plays Chris the new fireman in town who sees Roxanne at the bar and has to leave before he gets sick. C.D. Bales helps Roxanne to get back in her house as she locked her self out. Roxanne tells C.D. that she likes Chris and wonders why Chris hasn't asked her out on a date. Chris is to shy to call her up or talk to her because he knows he will get nervous and get sick. C.D. tells him he should find a way tell her how he feels about her. Chris comes up with a plan write to her how he feels but when he tries to write to her his mind goes blank. C.D tries to help him write a letter to Roxanne. Chris tells him to write to Roxanne and he will sign at the bottom of each letter. This plan works for awhile until Roxanne figures it out that C.D. wrote the letters and not Chris. Then both Roxanne and C.D. make up. This is a romantic misadventures comedy.

Great romantic comedy about not judging by appearances & that there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to getting to know people. Although despite being a Blu-ray Disc, though, the picture quality is that of a regular DVD Disc.

This film is just as charming & funny as when I first saw it in 1987. Unquestionably, one of Martin's best, ranking alongside "L.A. Story", "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" and "Parenthood". Only Martin could weave a whimsical romantic tale of a Seattle fire chief (with a prominent proboscis) who adores the beautiful Roxanne (Darryl Hannah, naturally),who's infatuated with the hunky new fireman (timid but likeable Rick Rossovich)who likes her too---but is terrified of talking to her. Martin modernizes the Cyrano deBergerac story with wonderful comic touches: A "sword" duel with tennis rackets & ski equipment; Martin contending with a hopelessly inept fire crew; a show-stopping bar scene in which Martin cuts a bullying lout down to size with a "nose joke marathon"; and Martin coaching a bumbling Rossovich on how to romance Hannah. Yet, Martin wisely retains the heart of deBergerac's original themes: Believing in oneself and the delirious intoxication of being in love. An overlooked comedy---and if you're a Steve Martin fan, then this one's a must!

I've always had a certain fondness for this movie and yet I've only just watched it beginning to end for the first time. Perhaps it is because this movie is comfort food for the eye. This is a pleasant pleasing romantic comedy. This is also something of a watershed moment for leading star and cowriter Steve Martin. For me Roxanne has always represented the cinematic moment when Steve Martin stopped being the over-the-top "wild and crazy guy of SNL, and The Jerk" and admitted that not only was he intelligent but that he could respect his audience. I never really thought of the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac as a comedy. I'd always thought of it as a swashbuckling romantic drama along the lines of the Three Musketeers. As a romantic comedy it makes more sense. Having tied Roxanne to the famous Cyrano play I will very quickly cover the bare bones of the plot. Steve Martin plays small-town Fire Chief C. D. Bales an intelligent, resourceful and brave man with a confidence problem tied to his very large nose. Into his life comes Daryl Hannah playing Roxanne an intelligent astronomy student who promptly falls for the good-looking and vacuous Rick Rossovich playing Chris. CD assumes that Roxanne can never love a man with an outsize nose and therefore he lends his verbal skills to the inordinately shy Chris. This being a romantic comedy there will be some confusion and some twists but romance will win all. If there is one subtle complexity this pleasant evening's entertainment it is gal pal Shelley Duval as the not conventionally beautiful Dixie. Dixie is was friendly and supportive and beloved by none. Love wins over looks just not always. And just in case you think this movie is about subtle complexities there is just enough physical comedy, slapstick and associated silliness to keep you in cheap laughs. Perhaps Steve Martin insisted on these last few easy giggles just in case there was not enough of his clever writing. This is a movie for quiet relaxing evening. It is the cinematographic equivalent of a very well-made macaroni and cheese side dish - warm a little bit gooey but satisfying.

For me this is the finest film Martin ever shared his comedic talents in. The story line is a loose following the classic Cyrano de Bergerac, and all the character actors shine without a dud. Beautifully filmed in Canada (BC), there is a beauty and fantasy bling throughout coupled with well timed humor as Martin pursues Daryl Hannah's character. While the outcome is predictable, it never impedes the enjoyment of being entertained.

I won't write a review about this movie since there's been plenty of those over the years. What I will say about the Blu-ray version is that with the old DVD, you couldn't make out the book titles on the shelves in the scene where Charlie helps Chris write a letter. With this version you can. Darryl Hannah is even more stunning and looks as fantastic in this as the first time I saw this movie in the theater. Steve Martin's nose seems to come out of the screen. I've seen this movie many times and with this format it was like watching it again for the first time.

steve martin is multitalented comedic actor

Just as I remember it, very funny and good old safe to watch with the whole family type of movie.

I always loved this movie. It was also made in my hometown when I was a kid. So that was exciting.

All right.

Pour ma part j'adore ce film même si n'est pas un chef d'oeuvre (pas comparable à la version Depardieu qui ne m'a pas emballé.par ailleurs) Steve Martin très juste dans un rôle taillé à la mesure de son immense nez ! perso je suis sensible à l'humour qui se dégage de cette comédie romantique, certains passages sont irrésistibles, d'autres plein de délicatesse. Daryl hannah apporte sa touche de charme à Roxanne et ça fait Splash ! (pour ceux qui connaissent). Bref un film qui fait du bien que je suis heureux d'avoir pu trouvé en blu-ray. Puristes d' Edmond de Rostand s'abstenir... Je comprend que certains cinéphiles élitistes et anti-américains trouveront que ce film est une pure daube indigeste.mes choix eux sont plus éclectiques tous horizons genre le film ovni "Box Of Moonlight" qui pour moi est la par contre un chef d'oeuvre (voir les critiques sur le site) Roxanne est un film gentillet certes, mais chacun mes goûts après tout...

Me encanta esta película, y tiene audio wsolaol

Toller Film mit Daryl Hannah und Steve Martin. Lustig und sehr unterhaltsam.