Cyrano de Bergerac

A comedic and musical re-imagining of the classic tale, this film follows Cyrano, a gifted but insecure songwriter who pens beautiful love letters for his friend Christian to woo the lovely Roxanne. While Christian enjoys Roxanne's affections, Cyrano's own love for her remains unspoken, leading to humorous and poignant situations.

This film was a niche release, primarily noted for its unique blend of music and literary adaptation. While it garnered attention for its creative approach and performances, it did not achieve widespread critical acclaim or broad commercial success.

• Appreciated for its inventive musical numbers and earnest performances.
• Some found the modernization of the classic tale to be a bit uneven.
• Praised for its charm and Ben Folds' songwriting contributions.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be charming and enjoyed the musical elements, particularly Ben Folds' contributions. Some viewers felt the plot struggled to balance its comedic and romantic aspirations effectively.

This film is notable for featuring Ben Folds as Cyrano, showcasing his songwriting talents within a theatrical context, though it was not widely released and thus didn't garner major awards.