CYRANO DE BERGERAC

The 19th film adaptation of French play Cyrano de Bergerac brings with a sweeping and sentimental musical wrapped in warmth. You will need tissues for the emotional ending. This new version, directed by Joe Wright {Darkest Hour, Atonement) while the production’s lead Peter Dinklage is also on board demonstrate a star and director working in perfect harmony.

The Game of Thrones fan favourite plays Cyrano, a French soldier who moonlights as a talented poet. He is in love with Roxanne {Haley Bennett), a beautiful noblewoman from his hometown. Ashamed of his social status and diminutive stature, Cyrano can never profess his love. However, when Roxanne falls for Christian {Kelvin Harrison Jr), a handsome but inarticulate military comrade, Cyrano decides to help him by providing his words to help woo her.

Filled with comedy and romance, the film makes the most of Joe Wright’s unique visual flair. The director embraces every corner of the screen, making the theatrical sets come alive with bright colours and songs of longing. It’s unashamedly sentimental, breaking the viewer’s heart with a gut punch third act.

In cinemas now.