Cyrano

This is a romance that hits you in the head and heart- not the loins.

So many movie makers today feel the need to include graphic or seductive sex scenes which often diminishes any real romance. The writer, directors, actors, and everyone involved in this production have created something that demonstrates real love- not lust.

This story is about connection and conviction. We don't need to see the characters bumping and grinding to feel the strength of their feelings. Words are so much more powerful and lasting.

Peter Dinklage is amazing as the intelligent and sensitive Cyrano. A man who feels he does not have enough to give but really has so much more than anyone else. Cyrano loves Roxanne deeply and only wants what is best for her so he makes sacrifices for her.

Not many movies can make me tear up anymore but this one did. I saw it on a plane returning from Europe and the flight attendant asked if I was OK because I was crying. I get depressed sometimes when I see all the crap going on in the world- selfishness, inconsideration, greed- things that seem so thoughtless and evil. This film helped renew hope in me that there are still people out there who understand what is important in life.

Cudos to everyone involved in making this movie. Superb acting, beautiful vocals, excellent timing, inspired direction, moving writing, and editing that brought it all together wonderfully.

I will be disappointed if this doesn't win many awards.

Cheers, Amy.

Watching Peter Dinklage in this performance is like walking into a decent play and he captivates me to make me stay longer til the end. Seeing his talents and personal struggles is just a treat to watch. So I say if Dinklage gets nominated I hope he wins making history as the first dwarf to win an Oscar. Technically he'll be the second dwarf actor to be nominated for an Oscar since Michael Dunn of Ship of Fools (1965) but let's hope the academy actually chooses well but I won't hold my breath bc the academy has a tendency to miss great performances or choose the wrong winners. Let's hope I say and praise Dinklage for his performance.

I'm one of those who clicked Play without reading the genres. But when Haley starts singing you can't help but be enchanted. What a beautiful voice, positively hypnotizing. The others weren't all as mesmerizing; however the story is timeless. What a love story - had to bring the tissues into easy reach. Fabulous costumes, make-up, scenery, and videography. The dance choreography was perfect. And can we talk about the moral of the story. Poets over eons have written about love letters never sent and how we hang on to pride and fear. There is so much to be said about the truths in this beautiful play. Justice was done here and much more. A big 10 from me.

First of all, only cowards dislike this movie. On to the review:

So, Dinklage is not a strong singer. A couple of the people aren't. Mostly basic compositions. There's a historical context most people probably aren't aware of. Pretty damn good duels. Fantastic cinematography. And the basic Cyrano story without much aplomb.

It's actually really weird, for a musical. Which I didn't know it was going in. The thing that makes it work is that everyone gives a heartfelt performance, especially Donklage, who outshines in acting but isn't killing it in the voice department. They know it's simple. They knows it's awkward. There's a song about it being awkward.

But it just does work for me. Especially with 3 of the numbers that are completely fantastic and absolutely land. I imagine they were going for an idiosyncratic movie that reflects the character. They nailed it. Only cowards and snobs couldn't give it the props it deserves.

I'm a big fan of both Peter Dinklage and Ben Mendelssohn. Peter Dinklage simply cannot sing. Unfortunately, that fact plays prominently into a musical when the person who cannot sing is the lead. It took away my attention from pretty much anything else on the screen whenever he would sing. Haley Bennett as Roxanne was charming in the role and has a beautiful singing voice. Also, strangely, at a meandering 2 hours, the ending still felt rushed. I watched it on an industry streaming screener. Perhaps on the big screen it plays better.