Ladyhawke
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Movie Reviews of Ladyhawke
Movie Review: One of my VERY FAVORITES!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A story about a Curse, a corrupt Priest and a Love that defied darkness. This was the first movie I had ever seen Michelle P. in and her beauty was flawless, as I love Romance novels this movie really appealed to me. Rutger Hauer was every woman's Noble Knight. Matthew Broderich was so funny as was the priest that lived in the run-down castle. I highly recommend this movie for youngsters as the story is exciting and tells the story that LOVE truimphs over Evil. A Priest in love with a woman he can not have, the captain of the guard is in love with the same woman who loves him as well. The Priest can't have her and finds out that the 2 are in love and damn them to a life forever apart. There is a thief (Matthew B.) who is the only known person to have escaped the dungeons of Aquilar, Navarre (Rutgar H.) happens upon him hears of this is and is greatly interested in getting into the Fortress of Aquilar to destroy the corrupt priest who has damned himself, Navarre and Isabeau (Michelle P.) (sigh) what lovely names.....
The guards of Aquilar have been told to recapture the theif (Matthew) and return/and or kill him to the dungeons. Of course these guards are the same guards that used to answer to Navarre. Wonderfully exciting story and a mystery too!!
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Movie Review: Beautiful fantasy fable!
Summary: 5 Stars
A pickpocket named " Mouse" ( Matthew Broderick)has escape from a dungeon and joins up with a knight named Navarre ( Rutger Hauer) and a beautiful woman named " Isabal" ( Michelle Pfeifer). The couple were once lovers but suddenly an evil clergy ( John Wood) puts a dark curse on them so they can be seperate on both day and night, by day the woman is a hawk and at night, Navarre is a wolf. The only way to break the curse is to destroy the dark clergy or else they will be that way forever.
A lush fantasy of pure beauty and rich imagination with good acting, an original idea, great photography, fine direction by Richard Donner and a cool music score by Andrew Powell. This is definitely one of the most original fairy tales to be put on film, i highly recommend this movie to fantasy lovers everywhere.
The DVD is quite good on picture & sound quality, the extras are production notes, cast and crew info and trailer.
Also recommended: The Nevernending Story, The Princess Bride, Conquest ( Lucio Fulci), Conan The Barbarian, Willow, The Dark Crystal, The Black Cauldron, Heavy Metal, Making Contact ( a.k.a. Joey), Shrek 1 & 2, Wizards and The Last Unicorn.
Movie Review: Excellent romantic adventure.
Summary: 5 Stars
It's hard to imagine a romantic adventure of this caliber being made today. In fact, it was somewhat anachronistic when it was made in the mid 1980s. But I wish that there were more movies this good being made today. I don't know how many times I've seen Ladyhawke but it's been quite a few, and I never seem to tire of it. In fact, although I already had it on videocassette, I bought the DVD version even before I had a DVD player because I din't want to take a chance that it would become unavailable. This movie is that good.The title, LadyHawke, comes from the fact that the lady (Michelle Pfeiffer) is a hawk by day and a woman only at night as the result of a curse placed by a jealous bishop. Because of the curse, her lover (Rutger Hauer) is a wolf at night and a man by day. Thus, although the lover's are always together, they are also always apart. An old priest (Leo Kern) comes up with a plan to break the curse and enlists the help of a young thief (Matthew Broderick) in implementing it. This is a truly wonderful movie with a great script, fine acting, and great atmosphere and photography plus lots of action, suspense, and romance. A winner that's on my top dozen films list.
Movie Review: A Medieval Legend comes to Life
Summary: 5 Stars
A young thief named Philippe (Matthew Broderick) escapes being hanged and is embroiled in a supernatural tale of love and betrayal. He is rescued from the evil bishop's guards by Navarre (Rutger Hauer) who travels with his trusty steed and his graceful hawk. At night Navarre disappears, leaving Phillipe who meets a beautiful woman (Michelle Pfieffer) and her dangerous wolf. As the bishop's guards close in on them, Navarre and his hawk are wounded. It is then that Philippe meets a drunken monk (Leo McKern) and discovers the horrifying tale that joins the man and woman together. The scenery in this movie is magnificent and the lighting, which was a terrible problem in video versions of this film, has greatly improved making the night scenes enjoyable. Matthew Broderick provides wonderful comic relief. Rutger Hauer is handsome, strong, and plays Navarre perfectly. Michelle Pfieffer is beautiful and graceful. And Leo McKern is.. well Leo McKern, fantastic no matter what he does. A wonderful, magical story of love and friendship triumphing over evil.Movie Review: Wasn't looking for it, glad I found it
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie by accident because I would not normally seek out a fantasy; I'm glad I did. It captured my imagination in a thoroughly delightful way.
It's been a while since I've seen Ladyhawke, so I really can't remember the musical score which so many others complain about -- their complaints may be quite valid, but it does not detract from my memories of the film.
The theme of star-crossed lovers is as old as story telling, but it never goes away because it just keeps on working. The device used by this story to tell the tale is mystically enchanting. The drama of the rising and setting sun becomes a powerful metaphor.
These days there are too many movies that fall flat because underlying the superficialities of special effects, there is: Nothing. These films are quickly and readily assigned to the dust bin of your consciousness.
Ladyhawke is a completely charming story of enchantment that will engage your mind and your heart. That is why I remember it, and why I recommend it.