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Ladyhawke

Play trailer Poster for Ladyhawke PG-13 Released Aug 12, 1985 2h 4m Fantasy Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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Upon breaking out of a dungeon, youthful thief Phillipe Gaston (Matthew Broderick) befriends Capt. Navarre (Rutger Hauer), a man with a strange secret. Navarre and his lover Lady Isabeau d'Anjou (Michelle Pfeiffer) were cursed by the wicked Bishop of Aquila (John Wood), who desires Lady Isabeau for himself. His dark magic prevents the pair from ever being in each other's presence except at twilight, so they enlist Gaston in a dangerous plot to overthrow the Bishop and break his evil enchantment.
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There are pacing problems, but Ladyhawke has an undeniable romantic sweep that's stronger than most fantasy epics of its ilk.

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Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times The actors are extravagantly good: Hauer, as always, with a sense of intelligence behind his physical exploits; Pfeiffer, strong and exquisite, and Broderick, embroidering on his role as go-between, is irresistible, comic and wistful by turns. Oct 13, 2023 Full Review Ian Nathan Empire Magazine Here is the kind of elaborate, gothic tragedy that fuels Germanic operas and Heavy Metal ballads — the lovers who can remain together but forever be apart. Rated: 4/5 Oct 13, 2023 Full Review Paul Attanasio Washington Post Unfortunately, director Richard Donner never quite gets the tone right, and the pace is positively stuporous. The horses gallop, but the film barely canters. Jan 4, 2018 Full Review Frances Lynn Starburst Richard Donner has made Ladyhawke an uncontroversial fairy tale for young children, as the film's blandness and stereotype performances...offers nothing interesting, let alone new. Jul 22, 2022 Full Review Matthew Turner Hero Collector A thoroughly delightful fantasy romance that holds up remarkably well and deserves to be rediscovered by today's younger audiences. Rated: 4/5 Jul 9, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins A competent fantasy with likeable heroes and dastardly villains, though the running time is slightly overlong. Rated: 6/10 Sep 6, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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David S Fantasy - takes place in the King Arthur world of sorts- this tale has some good moments that capture the imagination in a battle of good and evil. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/17/24 Full Review Mimi A Who said they're pacing problems? The pacing is one of the miraculous features of this dramedy. Comedian Matthew Broderick is at his finest. Rutger Hauer is where he belongs on the top of a mighty steed, stately, dignified, and noble. Yum. And Michele Pfeiffer is as delicate and otherworldly as she always is, too pristine for mere mortals. Ladyhawke is action-packed, with perfect pacing to keep the story moving with twists, mystery, and wonderment. Who the heck is casting dispersions on this 10 out of 10 movie? Let's go, people, put your rating in. This is a 10. It's irreplaceable. It's incomparable. It's a love story drama and an adventure comedy. 10! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review The Wandering D While I have seen this film before, it was over ten years ago and I think that I can confidently say it was like watching it again for the first time. I love this film, it has such sharp dialogue and such interesting characters. I forgot how slow of a burn this film is, but it hits in the end. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Gerald H Beautiful story, great actors. But the horrible filmscore ruins this nice movie for me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review Alec B If you can tolerate the truly awful score (especially in the first half of the movie) this is actually one of the best fantasy movies of the 80s. Suprisingly romantic and emotional with a number of very good performances. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review Denis V One of my favorite "comfort"" movies, like visiting and old friend. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Upon breaking out of a dungeon, youthful thief Phillipe Gaston (Matthew Broderick) befriends Capt. Navarre (Rutger Hauer), a man with a strange secret. Navarre and his lover Lady Isabeau d'Anjou (Michelle Pfeiffer) were cursed by the wicked Bishop of Aquila (John Wood), who desires Lady Isabeau for himself. His dark magic prevents the pair from ever being in each other's presence except at twilight, so they enlist Gaston in a dangerous plot to overthrow the Bishop and break his evil enchantment.
Director
Richard Donner
Producer
Richard Donner, Lauren Shuler Donner
Screenwriter
Edward Khmara, Michael Thomas, Tom Mankiewicz, David Webb Peoples
Distributor
Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox
Production Co
Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 12, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2007
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Surround
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