Ladyhawke

Year: 1985
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Broderick, John Wood, Leo McKern

Synopsis:

A young thief, Philippe Gaston (Matthew Broderick), escapes from the prison in Aquila. On the run from the bishop's guards, Philippe meets a knight, Etienne Navarre (Rutger Hauer), with a beautiful hawk. The hawk is the Lady Isabeau (Michelle Pfeiffer). Navarre and Isabeau were in love, which infuriated the Bishop (John Wood), who also loved Isabeau. In revenge, he places a curse on the two lovers, Isabeau becomes a hawk by day, and Navarre becomes a wolf at night. With the help of Philippe, Navarre must try to confront the Bishop, and break the curse.

Review:

Ladyhawke is one of my favorite fantasy movies. The story is simply wonderful, and the acting is extremely good. You can feel the pain of Navarre and Isabeau, being forever together, yet forever apart. I didn't mind the music, although there are several people who are turned off by 80's disco synth music in a medieval setting. Modern music in a historical setting just doesn't bother me that much. This is just one of those movies that I just can't get tired of seeing.

My Rating:
8/10