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Paris, 1897. It has been two years since the young Edmond Rostand, poet and playwright, has run out of inspiration. One day, on a whim, he offers a role to the great actor Coquelin aîné, that of Cyrano de Bergerac. The trouble is that Edmond hasn't written the beginning of a line. But a promise is a promise and, inspired by what happens in his surroundings, and carried by his gift for poetic language, he gradually produces lines in which no one believes but which will prove to be the framework of an immortal masterpiece.

The initial idea, to make Edmond Rostand the hero of a play and then of its filmed adaptation, is simply wonderful. Because, if his "Cyrano de Bergerac" was staged and filmed more than often, there had been little interest in his person on the screen before this particular movie. You can see the writer as himself in Sacha Guitry's documentary, "Ceux de chez nous" (1915), as part of a gallery of great artists and writers, and that's all. He could be imagined a little stiff and pompous, which is most unlikely if you consider his linguistic agility, Alexis Michalik does not see him like that anyway : the Rostand he shows us is young, full of life but shy, inspired but overwhelmed by events. Please do not take the film literally but what it actualy is, never claiming to be historical, it is rather a fantasy full of spirit and vivacity around the figure of Edmond Rostand. And even if what happens in it is not an exact reflection of reality, "Edmond" happily explores the field of inspiration, of the gestation of a work, of the influence of the immediate environment on its content at the time of its making. It would be a mistake to be picky about such intelligent and well-paced entertainment, interpreted with contagious glee by a homogeneous troupe. As a tribute, both humorous and sensitive, to a great creator, to theater, to entertainment and to love, "Edmond" is irresistible.

I saw the play 'Edmond' written and staged by Alexis Michalik in Paris almost two years ago. The show had received five Molieres prizes (the supreme distinctions of the French theater) and impressed me with the combination of modernism and respect for tradition, of perfectly professional acting with tasteful directorial innovations, placed in the service of the spectators and their experiences. Theatre du Palais-Royal where the performance took place was also the place where (about 120 years ago) the events in the play take place - the story of the creation and of the premiere of one of the most successful works in the history of French theater, Edmond Rostand's 'Cyrano de Bergerac'. I was looking forward to seeing the film version created by the same director, and my expectations were largely rewarded.

For the spectators who are passionate about the history of the theater and especially the history of the French theater, this film will be a delight. The sparkling dialogue, the humor based upon situations and characters, and the interpretation of the actors team made up in the good tradition of the Comedie Francaise (with a special mention for Olivier Gourmet in the role of the great actor Coquelin) seemed to me very good. Beyond the love story or story in the film's plot, Alexis Michalik's 'Edmond' is a love affair with the French theater and an affectionate tribute to theater creators 120 years ago. Another great quality of the film is the glamorous and colorful reconstruction of Paris in the last decade of the 19th century. From this point of view, 'Edmond' walks on the traces of films like 'Moulin Rouge!' directed by Baz Luhrmann or Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo', combining meticulous documentation, attention to detail and respect for authenticity, and using computer graphics techniques to enhance history and to create the landscape of an era of fascinating social diversity and artistic effervescence.

How does the film compare to the play (which originally was based on a script that could not find financing a few years ago)? The theatrical version of 'Edmond' directed by Alexis Michalik was free-flowing and dynamic, in a cinematic style. The film version of 'Edmond' directed by Alexis Michalik is largely based on a theatrical style in which the beauty of the text and the art of the actors transform the words into feelings, with focus on passion for theater. Technically, both achievements are impressive. As an impact on the public, however, I believe that the theatrical version succeeded better. The reason is, perhaps, that in theater the cinematic style has most of the positive influence, while in the film the theatrical style adds a difficult-to-avoid ballast.

It is a comedy set in the Paris of 1897 when the author of previous unsuccessful drama plays has the opportunity to write in a very short time a comedy about Cyrano de Bergerac (actual historic figure made of soldiery, science, poetry... incarnation of French "panache" a classy and brave way to win and lose, with perpetuatal pride). It is a comedy with the interactions of the author and the comedians, the producers, the audience... the inspiration found in a muse. A vivid comedy, an homage to theatre. Do not expect perfect faithfulness to historical events. To fully appreciate what the pkay Cyrano is you should watch the eponym brilliant 1989 movie CYRANO DE BERGERAC with Gerard DEPARDIEU in what is probably is best part, up to now.

I really was looking forward to seeing this movie and I quite enjoy it, although I had to switch my suspension of disbelief willingly at many different moments. When you know how much research Rostand put into his characters and the era that the play is set in, you can't really believe that it just came to him by accident as he stumbles on a courageous cafe owner, a mask from commedia dell'arte or a cute little theatre helper. The shortcuts to creation make for a movie with a fast pace but that has very little to do with historical reality. Still, Thomas Solivérès is charming and Olivier Gourmet steals every scene he's in, Leeb as Volny is just the right amount of cockiness and Mathilde Seigner is great too! I had a harder time believing in Lucie Boujenah's Jeanne, maybe because the quasi love story feels forced and there's no real chemistry between her and neither of the two men concerned. You can still see the movie for the pleasure of the recreation of the ambiance in a theatre troop preparing for a play that's not even written and is opening in a few weeks... but if you have to choose, you'll do much better with the Cyrano movie with Gerard Depardieu, a real masterpiece.

One of the best films we've seen in many years. Excellent casting, well paced, captivating plot, well-structured flow, excellent lighting and processing... the craft and effects are top notch. An overall excellent film in all aspects!

Some of the best, most innovative and some of worst, most narcissistic film (lr play) has been "play within a play" premise. I understand the writer of Edmond was attempting to copy the idea of "Shakespeare in Love."

Ultimately though the result is not engaging, or coherent. The premise is good, the result is not. Th dialogue is nowhere near as engaging as Rostand's own work. And the structure and direction don't reflect any talent. I

The cinematography and costumes are good. The actors are not without talent. But it just doesn't work

Honestly, this is the first time i even heard the name Edmond Rostand in relation to his epic theatre piece Cyrano de Bergerac.

Nonetheless, I can say with certainty that i've learned something new about Cyrano, his maker and the fact that french cinema can be funny too at times, because most of the time it is NOT.

The French sense of humour is very much unfunny most of the time.

I still think the French associate a 'good mood' with humour or comedy, instead of laughs, gags or situational comedy.

Anyway, this movie was pretty good. I liked its pace, costumes and music. One has to compare it to Shakespeare In Love because the story is pretty much the same.

The main difference for me was that I didn't find the main actors annoying in any way, whereas in SIL I pretty much found everyone to be annoying - for example Paltrow, Fiennes, Affleck just to name a few.

6.8/10 still not a masterpiece but very watchable.

A great homage to French writer Edmond Rostand, the author of "Cyrano de Bergerac", a work that would become a legend, the play was played uninterrupted from 1897 until today, plus being screened many times, with many famous casts, in many films, the most famous being the one with Gérard Depardieu. All the actors are excellent and Alexis Michalik's direction is truly revolutionary.

Why is the title in English but the movie is in French? CC is in just English and Spanishl. Not in French? In case you are wondering, it is a spoof. There are too many things going wrong that are warped into right for me.

Everybody misunderstands EVERYTHING! But every person's misunderstanding does NOT match anybody else's misunderstanding! And almost every part that an actor is playing they think it is REALLY about them rather than the person they are acting that part. Can something sensical come from nonsense? They do their best to make total nonsense out of a perfectly good French novel that makes a lot of sense.

So in the end they make it so that out of Chaos comes Perfect Order.

A beautiful and fun film that much resembles the Oscar winning film "Shakespeare in Love", to homage a great French auteur as well as Paris wonderful locations.

In 2016, French actor Alexis Michalik premiered the play "Edmond." Written by himself, it is a comedy that loosely recreates how author Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) created his masterpiece and best-known work, "Cyrano de Bergerac," in 1897. The play was a success, also winning several theater awards, and has continued to be performed in France ever since. Two years later, Michalik decided to adapt and direct the film version with a new cast, premiering it first at festivals before finally reaching French theaters on January 9, 2019. A year and almost four months later (including a delay due to the coronavirus), it finally premiered in Spanish theaters, under the title "Cyrano, My Love".

As the play tells us, the story centers on Edmond Rostand (Thomas Solivérès), a 29-year-old young man whose theatrical career is about to end as success fails to come his way. One day, he receives a commission from the famous actor Constant Coquelin (Olivier Gourmet), who asks him for a comedy. And almost improvised, the idea for "Cyrano de Bergerac" is born. From that moment on, Coquelin, who lands the lead role, gives Edmond three weeks not only to finish the play, but also to find patrons, actors, rehearse with them, and finally premiere it. Meanwhile, Edmond, desperate for inspiration, finds inspiration by chance in the form of his friend Léo's (Tom Leeb) lover, a young woman named Jeanne d'Alcie (Lucie Boujenah). Léo, unable to reach Jeanne's heart, asks for help from Edmond, whose way of expressing himself is what truly captures Jeanne's thoughts. He will pretend to be Léo to "help" the latter win her over. Jeanne will then become his muse and obsession so he can finish his "Cyrano".

Those of you who have read the plot may immediately think of the film "Shakespeare in Love" (1998). But yes, let's admit it, it contains the same premise. A loose retelling of how one of the most famous authors of his time found inspiration to create his masterpiece. But that's just the premise. "Cyrano, My Love" is not only a love letter to "Cyrano," but also to everything surrounding it. To the theater, to the 19th century, and to all those who fell into oblivion after the premiere of "Cyrano": Rostand, Coquelin, Maria Legault, Sarah Bernhardt, Georges Feydeau, etc.

The film clearly features characters and situations that possibly never occurred, but the film is not intended at any point to be a 100% faithful recreation of history. But a comedy, part romance, part drama about an artist trying to fulfill his dreams. I completely identified with Edmond and many other characters in this story. Although I'm a film major, theater will always be the father of the latter. Yes, after watching the film again, I felt like rewatching "Shakespeare in Love" to find similarities, I couldn't help it. And yes, I found some, but I have to say, I enjoyed "Cyrano, My Love" much more.

The characters filled me much more, and the story captivated me until the very end. I even got emotional in some parts of the third act. I left that theater with a very pleasant feeling. The film also gives you hope, as some of the film's morals are the classic "If you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything" and "Never stop chasing your dreams." That's something I like to find in movies and a way to get away from the constant "The realism of life sucks" that many directors try to convey in many dramas. I know! Many of us live that film every day, and in real 3D. Why add fuel to the fire?

Aesthetically, it's also impeccable. Late 19th-century Paris was recreated in the Czech Republic. Although, as I said, the cast didn't repeat the same one from the play, the actors in this version give a lot of play and it's clear they really enjoyed these characters. Apparently, only one of the actors from the original theatrical cast reprised the role of Monsieur Honoré in the film: Jean-Michel Martial, who reprised the same role. It was sad to discover while writing this review that this actor passed away last year at the age of 67. He has one of the best characters in the film, stealing the spotlight at many moments.

I highly recommend "Cyrano, My Love". Not only for those who like comedies, but also for fans of period films, drama, romance, "Shakespeare in Love"... but above all, for those who want to unwind and have a wonderful time for almost two hours. Of course, as I say many times, don't watch the trailers in full. They only give away the first 30 seconds; after that, they spoil the best moments of the film... even the third act. I also recommend you hurry up and see it. Because it probably won't be a film that's been hyped up to the nines, and it risks going unnoticed.

What a pleasant surprise. I started streaming this movie for lack of a better option, thinking I was about to watch a tasteless biopic, and I ended up with the warm feeling of having watched a great moment of cinema.

Far from being a boring biopic, Edmond is a fast paced comedy full of emotions which brings you into the theatrical atmosphere of 19th century Paris. Dialogs are fantastically written (at least if you watch it in French). Casting brings together more than a few good actors, and the acting itself is perfectly on point and really carries the movie.

Overall a very good film, as French as a fine Bordeaux wine. Thanks for this delightful motion picture.

This Film is one of the greatest Films of all times.

Bravo !!!

It's pretentious, theatrical in the worst sense and the actors are like cartoons, so exaggerated that it becomes unbearable to watch.

You string together lines from Cyrano, set in the making of it, and you are a "genius"?

I LOVE the Theatre, imbecile people say as if there's value in adults "acting" in plays.

I haven't yet seen any good play, getting free ticket's for year's.

Waste of time and of course you just can't see one film nowadays without "the message".

Threw up on my mouth when that scene that I dreaded finally arrived.

Am I a psychic, do I have a crystal ball where I see the future?

Unbelievable that people rate it so high, have all gone mad?