Ladyhawke | 
 enlarge | Director: Richard Donner
Actors: Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo Mckern, John Wood
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  212 reviews
Sales Rank: 1291
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Hifi Sound, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.5
MPN: D11464D
ISBN: 630469654X
UPC: 853911464214
EAN: 9786304696545
ASIN: 630469654X
Theatrical Release Date: April 12, 1985
Release Date: October 29, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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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 One of the Greatest Movies Of All Time October 11, 2008
GameraRocks (Gillsville, GA USA)
You know that it is a beautifully written movie if it will make a guy tear up, and the main theme song alone does that to me. The story is very personal, meaning that if you have ever been in love, you can relate to any character on the movie. The score for the film is a little dated, but it doesn't stop it from being fantastic. Like I said, it makes me tear up every time I hear the theme. The movie itself is wonderful to look at. The scenery is amazing. Overall, an amazing film.
Cult classic October 8, 2008
Tim Lasiuta (Red Deer, Alberta)
Ladyhawke is even better revisited.
I first saw this film in the theatres and on VHS over 20 years ago. It has aged well, and like fine wine, improved. Who couldn't fall in love with Michelle Pfeiffer in this movie. Rutger Hauer, Matthew Broderick, and the cast created a mood film, that says 'Try and stop watching me'. Add to the mix the Andrew Powell (Allan Parsons) soundtrack, and you have a winner.
Fairy tale romance? It's here.
Swordplay...it's here!
Classic film, pick Ladyhawke. Schuler/Donner should be knighted for this film.
Ladyhawke review October 8, 2008
Judith Williams
This is an all time favorite of mine. Not many people know about it, but those of my friends who have seen it...like it alot.
 Flawed but Fantastic Fantasy September 28, 2008
Miz Ellen (Bovine Universe)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
In every way but one this movie is superlative. There are the stunning visuals of the setting. Three medieval castles were used to create the town of Aquila where the evil Bishop rules. I used to wonder how the filmmakers got that magical lighting, but the special feature on the DVD advised that the filming was done in Italy...of course.
In this beautiful landscape, a pair of lovers struggle against the curse of the evil Bishop who lusted after the woman, aided by a petty thief and a drunken priest. The action, the drama, the way the story unfolds grips the viewer as much on the tenth viewing as on the first. Michelle Pfeiffer is beautiful, angelic and fierce as the lady; Rutgar Hauer is dashing, noble and savage as the knight.
Only Matthew Broderick could be cute enough in the role of Phillippe the Mouse, a pickpocket who escapes from the dungeons of Aquila. His constant chatter forms an irritating, mundane counterpoint to the magical reality in which the story plays out. I take a star off for this part of the script--the screenplay uses Mouse as a way to "tell but not show" parts of the story.
The costumes and props are not designed to accurately portray any part of the Dark Ages but in every detail they contribute to this medieval story brought to life for the modern era. One of the most enduring visuals of this film is the knight on his beautiful black stallion Goliath. This horse, jet black with powerful floating gaits, was a real Friesian stallion named Othello. I was disappointed that the special features of the DVD did not make any mention of him. As an enthusiast for the sport of dressage, I confess that one reason I bought this DVD is to be able to see this gorgeous horse perform.
Amazing September 25, 2008
songbird
For anyone who's looking for a film that you can watch with your family, and friends for some slight humor, an easy to follow story line, a villan versus the good guy, LadyHawke is the way to go. With some of today's top people in the leading roles you quickly get into the story. It's sad though that so many people are saying that music and the directing is so bad because it itsn't. So please remember as you sit down with your popcorn that this spectacular film is an older film. So get ready to enjoy something that I hope will get to be a family favorite.
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