Review of Ladyhawke (1985) by Martin D — 27 Mar 2010
In medieval France, knight Rutger Hauer and lady fair Michelle Pfeiffer both run afoul of evil-bishop John Wood. Through the auspices of bishop's confessor Leo McKern, Hauer and Pfeiffer are placed under a curse.
During the night, Hauer takes the form of a wolf, while Pfeiffer assumes the form of a hawk by day. The two lovers can only meet one another as humans at dawn and dusk. The only mortal in a position to rescue Hauer and Pfeiffer from their fate is nebbishy pickpocket Matthew Broderick, who acts as liaison between the lovers.
With the help of the guilt-ridden McKern--and a convenient solar eclipse--Broderick endeavors to set things aright.
This review of Ladyhawke (1985) was written by Martin D on 27 Mar 2010.
Ladyhawke has generally received positive reviews.
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