Synopsis
A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne, Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her—and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian.
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Cast
- Peter DinklageCyrano de Bergerac
- Haley BennettRoxanne
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.Christian de Neuvillette
- Ben MendelsohnDe Guiche
- Monica DolanMarie
- Bashir SalahuddinLe Bret
- Joshua JamesValvert
- Anjana VasanSister Claire
- Ruth SheenMother Marthe
- Glen HansardGuard
Recommendations
- 100
Variety
With its swooping cameras and beyond-dazzling production design, Wright’s style is more alive than ever, giving new meaning to the word “panache.” - 90
The Hollywood Reporter
The important point is that the charm and poignancy of the original text survive. And Wright’s technical achievements are worth saluting. - 83
Entertainment Weekly
The real draw is Dinklage: with his mournful eyes and crooked smile, he's the tender, towering soul of Cyrano. - 75
The A.V. Club
A musical with numbers written by The National was a terrific idea, and so was Dinklage as Cyrano. Just not at the same time. - 70
Screen Daily
The vivid performances capably capture the humanity at the centre of a film that can sometimes be dominated by Wright’s showy excesses — in particular, his overly elaborate set pieces. But there’s no mistaking Cyrano’s sense of tragedy, its lament for soulmates destined not to get their happy ending. - 67
IndieWire
Is it good? In parts! Is it intoxicated with the same demented bravado that its namesake embodies when he sneaks behind the enemy lines of the Franco-Spanish War, but tragically lacks whenever he’s alone with his true love Roxanne (a ravishing Haley Bennett, with whom Wright himself is besotted in real life)? Absolutely. And that’s plenty to sing about. - 67
The Playlist
This version of Cyrano feels less fresh or contemporary than it wants to be. Something is missing either in the songs, the staging, or, more likely, the screenplay. That being said, the core story will still be compelling to many as it has for over 120 years. - 50
TheWrap
While it doesn’t come together seamlessly, there are wonderful moments between Dinklage and Bennett, even Harrison Jr. and Mendelsohn have their moments to shine. Perhaps it’s why this version of Cyrano felt so bittersweet, leaving the audience with a sense of what might have been.
