Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac

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Cyrano de Bergerac

2024
Movie
190 min
French

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users81%
Director: Joe WrightGenres: Drama, History, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A tale of unrequited love, Cyrano is a man rakishly handsome, a poet, a swordsman, and a musician who believes his stature is unworthy of the dazzling Roxanne whom he's loved since childhood. He cannot believe she could ever love him back. Roxanne, meanwhile, has fallen for the handsome but simple Christian. Cyrano secretly helps Christian woo Roxanne by writing him eloquent letters and poems, all while struggling with his own feelings.

Critical Reception

Cyrano received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, musical numbers, and visual style, though some found its narrative familiar. Audience reception was also largely favorable, appreciating its romantic and musical elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Peter Dinklage's heartfelt performance and the film's visual splendor.

  • Applauded for its ambitious musical numbers and romantic sweep.

  • Some critics noted the familiar narrative structure of the love triangle.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Cyrano, with many highlighting the emotional depth of the performances, particularly Peter Dinklage, and the beauty of the cinematography. The musical aspects and the overarching romance were frequently cited as positives.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Peter Dinklage was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Fun Fact

Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett, who play Cyrano and Roxanne respectively, had previously collaborated on the 2017 musical drama film 'The Girl on the Train', where Bennett sang a song co-written by Glenn Hansard, who also co-wrote the music for 'Cyrano'.

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