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Movie Reviews of Ladyhawke
Movie Review: Sort of Like Romeo and Juliet...but Completely Different
Summary: 5 Stars
Rutgur Hauer plays a night and Michelle Pfiffer plays his love. They are cursed by a mean old Bishop who was in love with Isabeu (Pfiffer). And when he found out about her and Navarre (Hauer), he cursed them so they would see each other no longer. During the day time, she is doomed to be a hawk, and at night Navarre is doomed to live as a wolf. And so it shall be untill their deaths. But the 'ol Bishop forgot about the mouse.The mouse being the nickname for Phillippe, Matthew Broderick's character. A young thief locked up in the dungeons of Aquilla. He manages to escape (being the first to do so) and is on the run from the soliders of Aquilla. He is saved from the soldiers by Navarre, after NAvarre overhears him claim he escaped from the dungeon. Navarre has plans.
This is a really well-done movie and is fun and exciting to watch. And it is one of the few movies out there now that has a really happy ending that will bring tears to your eyes and make you want to just start the movie over and watch it again. Unlike a lot of peeople here, I think the soundtrack is kind of cool. The "disco-medival" music, as they described it, is a little different, but really shows you how *fun* the movie is. And it is fun to watch. Plus this is back in the day when Miss Pfiffer wan't old and is nice to watch too. You can find this movie pretty cheap anywhere, so do yourself a favour and buy it. You won't be dissapointed.
Movie Review: great fantasy film!
Summary: 5 Stars
I usually don't care for films set in mid-evil times, after all most are barbaric and gory, somthing I can & usually do without. But this film is different in many ways, it shows a lighter side to mid-evil times, at first I did not care for this either, but every time I watch it I can't help but be drawn in every time, after a long,long debate I finally decided to buy this film on DVD, the widescreen format makes this movie even better than before, now I really love it, I have never been a fan of Matthew Broderick, but here I have to make an exception, this film is beautifully shot, the landscapes are amazing to watch, Director Richard Donner(Superman,Lethal Weapon) shows his creative magic with this film and makes it a wonderful fantasy filled adventure. But the highlight of this film has to be Rutger Hauer's performance here, an actor that usually plays bad guys, he is the best actor for this role, and proves his range playing a good guy for once, his Naverre is so cool you can't help but feel his pain for his love(Prfeiffer)who is a hawk by day & him a wolf by night, the result of a curse by an envious Bishop played convincingly by John Wood, for those who like fantasy-love stories this film is a must have,to bad Rutger Hauer never got leading man status like say Mel Gibson, he sure has the talent to be a big star, but in my opinion has never gotten a fair chance, maybe he will make a comeback soon, he sure deserves it.Movie Review: Different, Appealing Fantasy-Romance
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this to be one of more likable medieval (13th century) fantasy movies I've ever seen. It works because of the great mixture of action, beautiful photography, likable lead characters, humor, touching romance, suspense and no offensive language. Yes, here is an adult film that everyone can watch, and that' no cliché.
Rutger Hauer and Michelle Pfeiffer are handsome leads but Matthew Broderick, as "Phillipe Gaston," is the star of the show. He provides the humor and is involved in almost every scene.
There is a lot of "religion" in here, both shown positively and negatively. Broderick's character acknowledges God and constantly talks to Him. Hauer refers to Him, too, but Broderick is the talker. However, here is yet another case of a French Catholic clergyman being the evil "bad guy." (Is one ever shown in a positive light?) John Wood effectively plays the nasty " Bishop of Aqulia."
This is a "curse" story about two humans who turn into hawk (Pfeiffer) and wolf (Hauer) by day/night never seeming to be human at the same time so they can be lovers and live happily ever after.
Overall, even though it's about 15 minutes too long, it is a solid film and one that has been enjoyed by everyone I know who has seen it. Now, if a sharp Blu-Ray could be made of this, I'd buy it all over again.
Movie Review: A film worthy of ten stars out of five!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great film about a young couple cursed by a jealous and very powerful man the Bishop of Aquila played by the underrated John Wood. Michelle Pfeiffer is Isabeau a hawk by day and Rutger Hauer Captain Navarre is a wolf by night.
They can never be together except for one brief moment at dawn unless the curse can be broken.
Enter Leo Mckern as the drunken priest Father Imperious who needs to atone for his past sins, and a boy Phillipe Gaston, the Mouse, acted to perfection by a young Mathew Broderick in one of his earlier roles.
The plot is simple and exciting; Navarre wants revenge on the Bishop for the curse he has laid upon him and his one true love, but the only way to get to the Bishop is by attacking his fortress and that is a suicide mission.
Enter the Mouse who is the only person to get out of the Dungeon's of Aquila alive and it is through the Mouse that Navarre can extract his revenge.
There is a lot of action, good acting overall, a lot of humour, and some wonderfully touching scenes that don't get over cheesy which is saying something.
Look out for Alfred Molina as the Wolf Hunter Cezar, it's one of his earlier roles.
All in all this is a film that time has not touched, it is as good to watch in 2004 as it was when it was made in 1985, not bad for a film that is nearly 20 years old!
Movie Review: From The Director Of "Superman" Comes A Tale Of True Love And Rousing Adventure.
Summary: 5 Stars
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.