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Roger Ebert reviews Ladyhawke, the 1985 fantasy adventure directed by Richard Donner and starring Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo McKern, and John Wood.
Set in a medieval world of curses, romance, and betrayal, Ladyhawke follows a young thief who becomes caught between two lovers doomed by magic: she becomes a hawk by day, while he becomes a wolf by night. In this review, Ebert looks at the film’s blend of fairy-tale romance, sword-and-sorcery adventure, humor, and visual atmosphere.
This video revisits Ebert’s thoughts on Ladyhawke, a cult fantasy favorite remembered for its sweeping love story, striking imagery, and unusual mix of medieval legend with 1980s style.
Share your thoughts on Ladyhawke in the comments. Is it one of the great underrated fantasy films of the 1980s?
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Roger Ebert reviews Ladyhawke, the 1985 fantasy adventure directed by Richard Donner and starring Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo McKern, and John Wood.
Set in a medieval world of curses, romance, and betrayal, Ladyhawke follows a young thief who becomes caught between two lovers doomed by magic: she becomes a hawk by day, while he becomes a wolf by night. In this review, Ebert looks at the film’s blend of fairy-tale romance, sword-and-sorcery adventure, humor, and visual atmosphere.
This video revisits Ebert’s thoughts on Ladyhawke, a cult fantasy favorite remembered for its sweeping love story, striking imagery, and unusual mix of medieval legend with 1980s style.
Share your thoughts on Ladyhawke in the comments. Is it one of the great underrated fantasy films of the 1980s?
Subscribe for more Roger Ebert reviews, classic movie criticism, fantasy film retrospectives, and thoughtful looks back at memorable films from every era.
#Ladyhawke #RogerEbert #MatthewBroderick #RutgerHauer #MichellePfeiffer #RichardDonner #FantasyMovies #MovieReview #FilmCriticism #ClassicMovies #1985Movies
