Ladyhawke

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Allan C @RT15713161 Jul 17 Ferris Bueller's Medieval Day Off Ladyhawke (1985) **** LADYHAWKE is an undeniably '80s medieval fantasy whose anachronistic synth score and Matthew Broderick's miscasting somehow add to its peculiar charm rather than detract from it. Rutger Hauer and Michelle Pfeiffer give the film its emotional heart, making this romantic fairy tale a flawed but thoroughly enchanting cult favorite. SEE LETTERBOXED FOR FULL REVIEW See more Samuel P @TheFabulousWatcher Jul 15 Very entertaining and interesting if a little campy and predictable. See more Joel H @786Joel May 6 I know I'm mostly flying on nostalgia here, but I'm a fan of Ladyhawke. This film tells a timeless tale, anchored to the 80s by the cheesy synthesized soundtrack. I can’t quite tell how I feel about Matthew Broderick (a.k.a. Falconer Bueller) in this movie. At some parts, he feels completely out of place in this fantasy world, yet during others, his comedic delivery is a welcome relief to the somber tone. But Rutger Hauer is fantastic, Michelle Pfieffer is mesmerizing, and the film is beautifully shot. I won’t be surprised if they remake Ladyhawke, but I doubt it will capture the magic of the original. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 25 Ladyhawke is a strange and memorable classic with a style all its own. It feels like a fantasy film that follows its own rules, mixing romance, adventure, and a moody atmosphere in a way that makes it stand out from a lot of other films in the genre. There is something undeniably interesting about its tone and the way it leans into being both dramatic and a little unusual. The movie has a strong sense of personality, and even when it is a bit uneven, that only adds to its charm. The performances, setting, and overall vibe make it easy to appreciate as a true classic with a distinctive identity. It may not be perfect, but it is absolutely worth watching for how unique it is. A very interesting classic and a solid 7/10. See more Carlos I @carlosFibarra Apr 20 Ladyhawke is a visually lush and otherwise decent fantasy flick, but it struggles against two glaring creative choices. Matthew Broderick feels remarkably out of place, delivering a performance that is super distracting and leans a bit too heavily into modern neuroticism for a 12th-century setting. Compounding this is the synth-pop score, which (while catchy in its own right) clashes violently with the film's gothic atmosphere. See more Stanley W @Blindfaith68 Jan 26 I don’t know why it took me so long to write this review. My son used to watch this movie when he was four years old. He sat in front of the television and he was so fixed on this movie. It was incredible. 15 years ago, he died. He suffered from schizophrenia. Today, January 26 is his birthday. He would have been 42 years old. So every year without fail, on his birthday , I watch this movie and every year without fail. I watch it as though it was the first time I saw it. I love this movie. I will always love this movie. I guess it means more to me than most people who are leaving reviews on this site. I welcome anyone that has not seen this film to sit down. Take your time check it out. It’s a beautifully made film fantasy, indeed, but I love fantasy. It almost brings my son back to me and his mom and his sister. I hope you enjoy this film. See more Read all reviews

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