As a person who loves Cyrano de Bergerac's story, I needed to watch this version of the movie. I didn't hate it, but I need to say that this version is far away from the classic version of 1950 with Jose Ferrer as Cyrano. Gérard Depardieu is a nice actor, but he simply can't compete with all Jose's eloquence and posture. I mean, Jose IS Cyrano, while Gerard have more talent with comedies and romances. The actress who plays Roxanne in the 50's version is much more beautiful then Anne Brochet and all the emotion from the classic version it's not followed in this one: Cyrano played by Gerard doesn't look to be in love with Roxanne, and neither does Roxanne played by Anne looks sad when Cyrano dies in the last scene.
But to be a little bit optimist, I need to say that this version has better scenarios,clothes and locations, as also has much more sense the story about Cyrano be in french then in English.
But to be a little bit optimist, I need to say that this version has better scenarios,clothes and locations, as also has much more sense the story about Cyrano be in french then in English.