Ladyhawke

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This lushly produced fantasy has gained a loyal following since its release in 1985, and it gave a welcomed boost to the careers of Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer. You have to ignore the overly aggressive music score (critic Pauline Kael aptly dubbed it "disco-medieval") and director Richard Donner's reckless allowance of anachronistic dialogue and uninspired storytelling, but there's a certain charm to the movie's combination of romance and heroism. Broderick plays a young thief who comes to the aid of tragic lovers Isabeau (Pfeiffer), who is cursed to become a hawk every day at sunrise and Navarre (Hauer) who turns into a wolf at sunset. The curse was cast by an evil sorcerer-bishop (John Wood), and as Broderick eludes the bishop's henchmen, Navarre struggles to conquer the villain, lift the curse, and be reunited with his love in human form. The tragedy of this lovers' dilemma keeps the movie going, and Broderick is well cast as a young, medieval variation of Woody Allen. --Jeff Shannon

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From The Director Of "Superman" Comes A Tale Of True Love And Rousing Adventure. .......2007-08-26

From the director of "The Omen" and "Superman: The Movie," Richard Donner crafts a tale of lavish fantasy and true romance in medieval France (never named as such, but the name of "The Mouse" and several other characters make it clear that the story is set in France). Teen idol Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer (in a rare appearance as a good guy) and the always lovely Michelle Pfeiffer star in this expertly written fantasy from a story by Edward Khmara (who also co-wrote the script with Michael Thomas and Tom Mankewicz, who also served as consultant on this film and
"Superman: The Movie"). The music in the opening credits is amazing. I've always been a huge fan of period/fantasy films, plus the all-star cast (which includes Tony winner John Wood) and director (Donner) intrigued me to see it. Made in the same decade as the so-so "Labyrinth" (the story needed more work) and the even better fantasy-adventure-romance-comedy
"The Princess Bride," the film uses synthesized musical pieces which clash with the period setting, but it is no matter. In fact, the music makes the film even more enjoyable. Great job from everyone involved. My only minor complaint is that the climactic sword fight could have been better choreographed. Minor, but worth noting. Rated PG for some violence.

ENTERTAINING.......2007-08-23

This is a movie after my heart in the romance department, with the trials and tribulations between good and evil.

Ladyhawke.......2007-08-23

Ladyhawke is a fun movie. It has an interesting story line, advenuture, and is enjoyable. Lucille Maimone

Favorite for Years!.......2007-08-21

The plot is explained well in other reviews, but I would like to make a personal comment on this movie.

Ladyhawke has been a favorite movie of mine for many, many years. A friend and I caught it by chance in 1985 at a theatre where we had seen everything else before and I was hooked immediately!! Through the years since then, I found myself continually trying to get other people to see it, but it was only in 2004 that I was able to make a copy of it on VHS to show to friends that also came to enjoy the film.

When I first saw the rave comments listed in this review column, I finally felt vindicated for calling it one of my favorite movies all these years. I'm so excited that there are other people who not only feel the way I do, but are putting the word out for others to check out Ladyhawke. I don't think anyone who does will be disappointed!!!!

LadyHawke.......2007-07-30

I've been looking for this for years!
The photography and story are wonderful, It didn't fail to please.
If anything needs changed or re-edited it's the soundtrack, but I can put up with it. Ruter Hauer at his best, Michele Phieffer is beautiful and Matthew Broderick at the beginning of a successful career.

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Ladyhawke [Region 2]
Starring: Matthew Broderick , Rutger Hauer , Michelle Pfeiffer , Leo McKern , and John Wood
Director: Richard Donner
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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