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Forty-year-old Marco, married to the daughter of the owner of the advertising agency where he works, loses everything overnight because of a whim: having a romantic encounter with Lia, who lures men online to make ends meet, getting them to pay for her expenses and then running away immediately afterwards. Marco feels something for her that goes beyond sex; perhaps he is in love with her. When he asks a nerdy friend for a place to stay, he realises he has a rare gift: he knows how to use words. So he turns it into a lucrative business, becoming a modern Cyrano for lonely people looking for companionship, sex, love, and humanity, searching for someone to connect with. But Lia is still on his mind, and one day he meets her again...
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Plot Summary
In this musical retelling, Cyrano de Bergerac is a brilliant poet and swordsman whose immense wit and intelligence are overshadowed by his perceived physical inadequacy. He is secretly in love with Roxanne, a beautiful and intelligent woman, but believes she could never love him back due to his height. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo her by writing love letters and poetry on his behalf, leading to a complex web of love, deception, and unfulfilled desires.
Critical Reception
Cyrano received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual style, musical numbers, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Peter Dinklage. Some critics found the adaptation's modern sensibilities and musical elements to be a departure from the original play, with mixed results.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning with a strong emotional core.
Peter Dinklage delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.
The musical numbers are well-integrated and enhance the emotional narrative.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's beautiful cinematography, emotional depth, and Peter Dinklage's compelling performance. Many found the musical aspect to be a fresh and engaging take on the classic story, though some wished for a more traditional adaptation.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Original Song at the 94th Academy Awards.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Joe Wright, initially envisioned the project as a stage musical before developing it into a feature film.
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