So, disclaimer before we start. Yes I know this is a move. Yes I realize I never post movie reviews. But it is a movie based off a book, so there’s that. Also, I haven’t read in like 3 days and I go back to school today so cut me a little slack here, please? I’m trying I promise (not really but that’s irrelevant) I just want to read, but instead I’ve been working a lot on the blog, so it’s okay, I think? At least I’m growing the blog, which I won’t have as much time for starting TODAY because school is stressful AS HECK! Anyway, let’s get to the review shall we? To see the movie trailer click the link on the movie title!
- Comedy
- Based off Cyrano de Bergerac
- 14+ for innuendos, and many, may sexual references
- Released January 1, 1987
- As a movie: ★★★★★
- As an adaption:★★★★★
The large-nosed C.D. Bales is in love with the beautiful Roxanne; she falls for his personality but another man’s looks.
Review
So, without considering the movie as an adaption, I give Roxanne 5 stars. It was entertaining to watch, the characters were hilarious, and the plot was fantastic. I genuinely liked the movie and I wouldn’t be at all opposed to watching it again. Luckily, I watched it without my family, so I could laugh at the sexual innuendos (which definitely wouldn’t have happened with them). The movie was great and I honestly think pretty much everybody over the age of 14 should watch it. The movie says it’s rated PG but with the amount of sexual innuendos and references, I’m gonna say differently. For example, there’s a part when one of the main characters, Chris, literally screams “I WANNA MAKE LOVE TO YOU!” from outside her window, not exactly PG in my mind. However, as an adaption, I’m rating it a little differently. Now, they did a great time modernizing a really old play (well modern for the time period, it’s a little outdated now) and I only have a couple complaints. The first of these isn’t really valid but still, THERE ARE NOT SWORDS IN THE MOVIE! I WANTED SWORDS BECAUSE I AM TWISTED AND PEOPLE BEING STABBED MAKES ME LAUGH! BUT NO!! NO!! SWORDS!! I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! Now, in all seriousness, the other problem I had was that there was no obvious character to portray Ragueneau, who I loved in the book. He was one of my favorite characters, and as far as I can tell they chopped him out. So yes, I’m very upset. But overall, if you’re looking for a good cheesy laugh, I recommend Roxanne, just don’t watch it with your family. Save yourself the embarrassment.
I like movie reviews! You should do them more often if you feel like it🙂
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I tend to just rewatch movies, but I’ll definitely start them when I watch new ones! It was so much easier to write than a book review honestly
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I keep rewatching movies too! You could also do a post about your fave movies you watch over and over again. I would read that🙂
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That’s a good idea, I think I might steal that idea for a post next week!
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You don’t always have to write something book related! You can write whatever you want 🙂 movie reviews are always great! 🙂
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That’s true, I just tend to stay only in books, but I really enjoyed writing this review so I think I’m going to do it more often!
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It was nice to hear a movie review for your blog. I like how you compared it to the book and you doing the warnings for the age and what not.
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Thank you! I really enjoyed writing this, I think I’m gonna try to do it more often!
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I really enjoy movie reviews!!
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It was easy to write too so I’m gonna do them more often!
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I’ve never heard of this movie before!
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I hadn’t either but it was part of my summer reading assignment, I had to watch it and compare the book and movie. It’s really good though!
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You should definitely review movies more. This seems fun
Gayathri @ Musings Over Nothing
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It was fun, and with school starting, I’m definitely gonna consider reviewing movies more. It was so much easier than a normal book review!
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Psh, if there’s no swords, I’m out.
This was a fun movie review, though! You should continue them – it’s always good to mix things up!!!
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Thanks! I think I’m gonna continue them, I’m going to see It so I might post that review soon! Also, swords make everything so much better, it’s a known fact
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Aah, enjoy It. I can’t do horror AT ALL but everyone is saying that it looks super fabulously done.
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I love torture and murder (I swear I’m not a psychopath, they just interest me!) so I’m excited to go see it, I’m going with my friends later tonight.
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Ah, yup, should be right up your alley, then! XD
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Friends are always fun!
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This sounds interesting, I’ll have to give it a watch. Great review!
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Thanks! It was interesting I totally recommend it!
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