Cyrano [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]

Director: Joe Wright Joe Wright

Overview

Joe Wright directs this period film based on Erica Schmidt's musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand's classic play. Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) is a nobleman and military man who's also a poet and is secretly in love with Roxanne (Haley Bennett). However, his insecurity over dwarf stature prevents him from professing his love, especially when Roxanne confesses that she's interested in a recruit named Christian (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). Elated that Roxanne would like a guy like him, Christian feels anxious about speaking to her. Cyrano agrees to ghostwrite love letters for him.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/19/2022
UPC:	0191329216224
Original Release:	2021
Source:	Universal Studios
Language:	English

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Peter Dinklage	Cyrano
Haley Bennett	Roxanne
Kelvin Harrison Jr.	Christian
Ben Mendelsohn	De Guiche
Monica Dolan	Marie
Bashir Salahuddin	Le Bret
Anjana Vasan	Sister Claire
Glen Hansard	Guard #1
Sam Amidon	Guard #2
Scott Folan	Guard #3
Mark Benton	Montfleury
Richard McCabe	Priest
Peter Wight	Ragueneau
Tim McMullan	Jodelet
Mark Bagnall	Stranger
Mike Shepherd	Marquis
Paul Biddiss	The Gate Keeper
Katy Owen	The Thief
Celeste Dodwell	Theatre Lady
Celeste Dring	Theatre Lady
Bettrys Jones	Sheep Girl
Nandi Bhebhe	Sheep Girl Dancer
Colin Mace	Handsome Landlord
Lucas Petersen	Thief
Leo Rait	Son of Theatre Buff
Joshua James	Valvert
Paul Hunter	Theatre Buff
Kyla Goodey	Theatre Chorus/Aristocrat
Beverly Rudd	Theatre Chorus/Orange Seller
Giles King	Theatre Chorus/Borghesi
Carl Grose	Theatre Chorus
John Locke	The Follow Spot Operator
Aaron Dessner	Composer,Composer

Technical Credits

Edmond Rostand

Erica Schmidt

Edmond Rostand	Screenwriter
Erica Schmidt	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Joe Wright	Director
Jason Cloth	Executive Producer
Tim Bevan	Producer
Eric Fellner	Producer
Guy Heeley	Producer
Carin Besser	Executive Producer
Aaron Dessner	Executive Producer,Executive Producer
Lucas Webb	Executive Producer
Sarah-Jane Robinson	Executive Producer
Matt Berninger	Executive Producer
Sheeraz Shah	Executive Producer
Aaron Gilbert	Executive Producer
Kevin Ulrich	Executive Producer
Paul Carter	Sound/Sound Designer
Nina Gold	Casting
Dixie Chassay	Casting

Editorial Reviews

Peter Dinklage leads a talented cast in an exhilarating retelling of Edmond Rostand's original play in the Joe Wright-directed, Cyrano. Heartfelt performances, stunning cinematography, and a fine musical arrangement catapult this production within the margin of a must-see film. Cyrano (Dinklage) has his physical limitations. But for what he lacks in height, he makes up for in bravery, eloquence, and wit. After Cyrano challenges Montfleury (Mark Benton) on stage, he makes himself the target of an attack, but his intelligence and deft swordplay are on full display for the full audience, including his target audience of one, Roxanne (Haley Bennett). Knowing her for many years has only made Cyrano fall deeper in love with her. Learning that she has a confession to make to him, he can only hope that her wishes are the same. For a moment, his heart elates as she confides in him that she is in love, but it is to his chagrin when he discovers that it is someone else. The object of her affection is Christian (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), and he is a new member of the Guard. When Roxanne asks the experienced Cyrano to look out for him, he accepts out of love for her. Christian has the looks, but he is unable to win Roxanne over with his words. It is only by Cyrano's prose that Christian continues to keep Roxanne's interest. And as the duty to serve their country calls to the two men who love the same woman, it is she who must eventually decide who holds the key to her heart. There are not many dull moments in this adaptation of Cyrano, written for the screen by Erica Schmidt. One could split a few hairs by mentioning specific moments that excessively draw out the drama unfolding or call into question the cultural ethnicity of the French Guard as historically inaccurate of the times. However, the point in this production, it would seem, is to make it modern. And casting Dinklage as the lead demonstrates the point, getting away from the traditional facial deformity of his nose and instead, this Cyrano is labeled a freak at the movie's onset for his lack of height. But Dinklage gives one of his best performances; he is sincere, believable, and he excels in making his character relatable. Though his singing is not as strong as Bennett or Harrison Jr., he comes through enough, and when he joins them in singing "Overcome" in the middle of the second act, it is glorious. The rest of the cast also give fine performances, with Bennett's cheerful portrayal of Roxanne deserving high praise. Ben Mendelsohn's de Guiche, and Joshua James's Valvert are also noteworthy. In addition to the strong acting and musical performances (which also includes a beautiful rendition of "Wherever I Fall"), Joe Wright (Darkest Hour) works well with cinematographer Seamus McGarvey to seemingly give moviegoers a cinematic experience that resembles a front-row view in a musical play, reminiscent of classics like The Children of Paradise. Of course, this is done with a modern touch, and the audience will feel engaged and connected to the characters, especially Dinklage's Cyrano. Cyrano is a film that delivers on every stage. It makes the audience care and invest in the story. The musical score complements the credible cast and the elegant cinematography and choreography. Peter Dinklage gives a stand-out performance in a worthy retelling of a classic tale that effortlessly intertwines comedy, tragedy, and love.