That’s a BIG nose!! ROXANNE (1987) - Movie Reaction - FIRST TIME WATCHING!

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0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Reaction
33:05- Review
Starring:
Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall, John Kapelos, and Fred Willard
Written by:
Steve Martin and Edmond Rostand
Directed by:
Fred Schepisi

[@TheRatsCast]

For those who didn't know; this movie is based on Cyrano de Bergerac, the play about an older man with a large nose, who helps a younger man, woe the woman he loves as well. The character Steve Martin plays name is the initials of Bergerac's name; C. D. Bales = Cyrano de Bergerac = CDB. The woman in both is also named Roxanne. The young man in Cyrano is Christian; or Chris in the movie. See how this all works? This was one of my favorite movies in the 80s; I love the 20 things part the most. As far as the song Roxanne; it came out before the movie, but the theme of the song doesn't match the theme of the movie. The song is about a man trying to tell a woman he's in love with; not to go out at night. Roxanne is a prostitute, and the 'Put on the Red Light', talks about the Red Light district of Paris. The songs doesn't go with the themes of Cyrano; so it wasn't used. Not at all a missed opportunity at all. In fact; it would have been a bad idea to use that song, as it would cheaten who Roxanne is in this movie.

[@tempsitch5632]

*Woo although Woe is funny.

[@RogCBrand]

The 1950s movie with Jose Ferrer is a great old movie! He was a great actor! Also, there was a real Cyrano that the play was based on!

[@v8matey]

Can't go wrong with Steve Martin. Most of his films are truly remembered.

[@shallowgal462]

Yes, that's Shelley Duvall from The Shining and Popeye - and Daryl Hannah from Splash, Blade Runner & both Kill Bills; the dumb as a stump firefighter afraid to talk to Roxanne was Sarah Connor's roommate's boyfriend in The Terminator and one of the fighter pilots in Top Gun. The sweet, clueless, older firefighter was played by Michael J. Pollard from whom Michael J. Fox chose his stage name. Pollard is famous for the Star Trek episode "Miri," the John Wayne movie True Grit, as well as for Bonnie and Clyde (1967) and co-lead in Little Fauss and Big Halsy (1970). Firefighter Chuck is best known to me as the groom in John Hughes' Sixteen Candles and especially as the lead's partner in the vampire detective series Forever Knight. The mayor was played by Fred Willard, first famous from his TV roles on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Forever Fernwood, and Fernwood 2 Night. Also known for WALL-E, Anchorman, Best in Show, This Is Spinal Tap, and Modern Family, I liked him best on Everybody Loves Raymond. I like that Steve Martin adapted his screenplay so closely to the original play that he even included the beginning's swordfight between Cyrano de Bergerac and his bullies! Please add All of Me (1984) to your list! Stars Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin (9 to 5, 80 for Brady, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse), a physical comedy about reincarnation and body-swapping. I promise you'll love it! More suggestions: Steve Martin and Martin Short in Father of the Bride (1991) and its sequel, and. . . probably for yourself rather than the channel, the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building (about to begin its third season with cameos by Paul Rudd), starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, with Nathan Lane (from Mouse Hunt, The Birdcage, and The Lion King), a comedy about two old men (one a washed-up theatrical producer, the other a has-been TV actor) and a free-spirited young woman. The two old friends bond with the woman over their shared love of true-crime podcasting and decide to start their own together, inevitably getting them mixed up in the murders they investigate, either implicating themselves or becoming targets for murder due to the threat their probing of clues and evidence poses to the real killers. Both physical and dry ironic humor. I LOVE my Chicago Manual of Style, although it's out of date now. It was a graduation present.

[@melenatorr]

In the play, the heroine is named "Roxanne", so they kept it for this update on the story. It's a cool name, so I sure don't blame them for that! The song is by The Police and came out in 1978. It might have taken some people out of the movie to hear the song, and, when you think about it, the tone of the song doesn't really go with what they're going for in the movie.

[@randeecarreno4289]

Great reaction! 😊 This is one of my favorite Steve Martin movies. He and Daryl Hannah have great on-screen chemistry. And I forgot that Shelley Duvall was in this as well. Another great Steve Martin movie that I very highly recommend is the 1988 comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". Looking forward to your next reaction. 😊

[@andrewgrossman4982]

This is definitely an underrated RomCom and I’m looking forward to watching your reaction. If you like Steve Martin, I highly recommend checking out his best movie, which is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. It also stars Michael Caine and has many great laughs. Cheers!

[@Lynxdoc]

Definitely Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!

[@DurkMcGerk]

Another good Steve Martin movie that checked many of my boxes is Bowfinger.

[@markus1701]

Entertaining, funny, heart warming, smart, eloquent.... why did they stop making films like this ?

[@therojowo]

because studios consider them more risky than superhero movies or reboots and legacy sequels. It's a damn shame they're not willing to make mid-budget comedies any more

[@rubensalvador9422]

Happy that you enjoyed this movie. I always pair this with another Steve Martin film L.A. Story. Martin's other well known movies include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the Jerk, Parenthood and Three Amigos.

[@melenatorr]

If you've seen "Blade Runner", you've seen Daryl Hannah as Pris. And if you get to see "Splash", you'll see her again.

[@jonwmeyer11]

A classic. I watched this many times growing up.

[@BigGator5]

"Ten more seconds and I'm leaving!" "What did you say?" "I said: Ten more seconds and I'm leaving! Wait a second! What did you think I said?" "I thought you said: Earn more sessions by sleeving." "Well, what the hell does that mean?" "I don't know. That's why I came out." Fun Fact: First comedy feature film of Australian director Fred Schepisi. Debut theatrical feature film of actor Kevin Nealon. Fictional Reality Fact: When C.D. (Steve Martin) is consulting the plastic surgeon about getting a nose job he holds a picture of the nose he wants up beside his nose. The picture is of his real nose. Make-Up Effect Fact: Technology lent an important hand in providing Steve Martin with the imposing, legendary proboscis designed by makeup designer Michael Westmore. A specialty lab made plaster impression of Martin's own nose was sculpted into a genetically appropriate, larger version. This was then cast into a mold from which they made a supply of foam-rubber noses, at least one a day was used for filming, which were applied with spirit gum, edges feathered with rubber, and blended with Martin's other facial make-up. Make-up artist Frank Griffin for Steve Martin said: "This was, in some ways, one of the most difficult jobs I've ever done because we had to match the skin color, with very little surrounding make-up to blend into. If it just ended abruptly, it would stick out like a sore thumb." Lost In Adaptation Fact: Steve Martin was a driving creative force behind this movie, as both writer and star of the comedy. Martin's inventive comic mind was turned loose as he undertook the considerable challenge of creating a 1980s comedic hero based on the witty work of playwright Edmond Rostand. Martin adapted the classic, retaining the triangle dilemma, but moving the story to a modern-day trendy ski resort town. Martin remembered: "I was about twelve years old when I first saw the play Cyrano de Bergerac (1897) and I found it to be very compelling. I kept thinking about it; the story and structure are flawless; the play is moving, beautiful and funny. About four years ago, I started thinking that it also has everything you could want in a movie romance, high comedy and a great story. It seemed a perfect vehicle for me to update. But the play is very, very 19th Century, especially in the joke department. And there are lots of swords, lights, and monasteries, you know, things that don't really function much in our lives anymore."

[@sasamichan]

this movie is based on a popular book. Clips from it were also heavily used on the 80s version of Muppet Babies which was how I 1st saw it.

[@Panik637]

“What’s up, I’m Roxanne, I’m an astrologer, and I never f***ing learned how to read” I’m so glad you got to see this, it feels like a forgotten movie. It’s goofy and not the best romcom, but it’s so nostalgic and sweet. The fire department is so much fun, Shelly Duvall is so lovely, the adaptations they made are so well done. In the original play Cyrano is an accomplished sword fighter, hence the opening bullies fencing with golf clubs and tennis racket scene :) the newer Cyrano movie with Peter Dinklage is worth a watch, I thought I’d find it cringy and uncomfortable, and like nothing would ever compare to Roxanne in terms of adaptations (loose or otherwise) but it absolutely slayed me

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Oliver! Your nose is perfect. 👃 I hope you'll see *Steve* *Martin* in ALL OF ME (1984), PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (1981) and THE JERK (1979) someday. #RolyPolyOllieReactions #FredSchepisi #Roxanne

[@jefferoni1984]

Filmed in the heart of America. Good ol Nelson, British Columbia.😂

[@terminator2judgmentday30th4]

I recommend Parenthood (1989) Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, with the breathtaking man himself, Joaquin Phoenix and Dianne West.

[@tempsitch5632]

Yes yes yes.

[@terminator2judgmentday30th4]

@@tempsitch5632 Yes

[@heidi_d]

Very funny movie! Forgot about that one!

[@terminator2judgmentday30th4]

@@heidi_d Because is underrated

[@fakeyf2]

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is a hilarious often overlooked Steve Martin comedy.

[@wubranch1]

It is a beautiful town, it was filmed in Nelson, BC, Canada.

[@altaclipper]

They don't make movies as sweet and funny and positive as this any more.

[@chabbu64]

My favorite Steve Martin movie and one of my favorite movies period.

[@ajc5903]

I always remeber this movie because besides being a good movie the filming location (Nelson, BC) is flipping beautiful

[@kennethmccullah4905]

So glad you watched this. Roxanne has always been an all time favorite movie of mine since I first saw it in the early 90s. It is a beautiful location, it was filmed in an around Nelson, British Columbia as far as I know. I just rewatched the movie last week and I still love it. Steve Martin is one of my favorite comedy actors and his character of C.D. in Roxanne is probably my favorite of his roles, C.D. was such an interesting character. Even though Chris was an idiot you couldn't help but like him. The scene where C.D. destroys that bozo in the bar is classic! I have always considered Roxanne an often overlooked gem and I recommend it often to people. I am glad you watched and enjoyed it. Edit: sorry, once I got to the review part of the video you had figures out where it was filmed lol. Didn't want you to think I skipped out on the video.

[@tempsitch5632]

@15:12 Not sure yet if you ask or notice, but look at that scenery. Canada !

[@Lynxdoc]

Red is a good color for this because of the fire department! Also this movie is based off a classic novel. Also found it kind funny they sax music in this movie was very popular at the time, Star Trek IV, St. Elmo's Fire - Classic novel/play and that was based on a true story Cyrano de Bergerac

[@melenatorr]

Here's the nose speech and fighting poem scene from the Rostand play "Cyrano de Bergerac", starring Jose Ferrer, who acted the part on stage. The clip is from a colorized version. The original movie is B&W: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHfMfXypgs6Yn7M

[@melenatorr]

Oh!! And here's the entire play, from a production a few years ago, with Kevin Kline as Cyrano! I haven't seen it yet, but I had wanted to when it was being performed live. Kline is potentially great casting as bombastic, yet sympathetic Cyrano, and I hope we all enjoy it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emK4dqGfjKtpgKs

[@janleonard3101]

@@melenatorr "These, my dear sir, are things you might have said had you some tinge of letters or of wit to color your discourse." Savage, 1897 style! I never watched the original play - thanks for the link!

[@melenatorr]

@@janleonard3101 Once I could quote whole passages from the play! Ferrer is the only actor I've ever really seen so far, but Kline is going to be watched tonight - and I see that Peter Dinklage's version is available on YT, so we'll see.

[@knight4iam]

DARYL HANNAH is most beautiful in SPLASH with Tom Hanks. That movie launched both of their careers. Situation Comedies were big in the 80s. A similar movie is THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS with Michael J Fox. Ignore scores. I have no idea why some great movies got bad ratings.

[@contacluj758]

I recommend "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (with Steve Martin)

[@totomomo18]

Wow what a surprise. I have been wanting for some reactor to do this movie such a great movie. This movie is an adaption of the Cyrano de Bergerac story. It is a famous french play that was adopted to allot of movies and tv series. You should also do other great Steve Martin movies like The Jerk and The Lonely Guy.

[@johannesbowers7467]

Steve Martin has a library of amazing Movies you won't believe.... The jerk, All of me, The man with 2 brains, Dirty rotten scoundrels. As for this movie it is always fun when classic literature gets a modern retelling. "Cyrano De Bergerac"

[@TheFalcon01x]

Any Steve Martin movie would be awesome to watch, but I highly recommend The Jerk from 1979.

[@Smileybeeblevrox]

I recommend the very underated Steve Martin/Rick Moranis film, My Blue Heaven

[@bookwoman53]

Steve Martin wrote the screenplay. Please do a reaction to his movie Parenthood. It’s a comedy about a family of siblings and the challenges of raising their kids.

[@sasamichan]

other film sugestions The Jerk The Man with Two Brains Father of the Bride Loney Toons back in action Sgt. Bilko Three Amigos The Muppet Movie Little Shop of Horrors Parnthood If you see Pink Panther or Cheaper by the Dozen just know there are older versions of them worth a look as well movies like Roxane Cyrano de Bergerac Love Letters (1945 film) The Truth About Cats & Dogs ALF Muppet Babies Whatever It Takes (2000 film) Bigger Than the Sky (2005), Cyrano Agency (2010) Megamind (2010) Let It Shine (2012) The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (2018) Cyrano (2021 film)

[@mattschliemann9683]

If you want to see more Shelly Duvall I'd suggest to watch Popeye, based on the old cartoons/comics. Which also stars Robin Williams as Popeye.

[@Itwasalwaysme_Noone]

Cyrano de Bergerac

[@Itwasalwaysme_Noone]

There are MANY movies about this, a great one was a few years late 1990 with Gérard Depardieu.

[@highstimulation2497]

As deep as the puddle on my front lawn?!

[@Ellinor99]

Another great Steve Martin movie is LA Story. Would be awesome if you reacted to it!

[@deathbysnoosnoo8640]

Love this movie. Saw it back when it was new, and many times since. 6.6 is too low a score for sure.

[@les4767]

Unacceptable...."I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic, for which it stands. One Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

[@wrorchestra1]

Why is it unacceptable for a Canadian not to know the US pledge of allegiance?

[@les4767]

@@wrorchestra1 Good point. For some reason, I thought Ollie was American.

[@inarar5334]

You know the song Roxanne by The Police is about a prostitute, yeah? Not really appropriate to the movie.

[@tempsitch5632]

I thought it was about a game of Red Light Green Light.

[@Red5_xwing]

Filmed in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Not too far from me