Review of Ladyhawke (1985) by B P — 13 Dec 2009

This is one of those classic fantasy films that defined the genre for me when I was growing up. My favourite character, Mouse (Matthew Brodderick in one of his early roles) was a rather unlucky thief who could often be found having one sided conversations with God - whether complaining or making deals such as "I will never pick another pocket again if you would only....".

Mouse's adorable innocence balances out the much darker character of Captain Navarre (who is understandably angry about the curse which keeps him apart from his beloved Isabeau).

I remember, as a kid, that there were a couple of really scary scenes, but now, I'm not sure why they terrified me. I also got a whole new layer of implied meaning and backstory when I watched it again. Probably suitable for all ages, though younger children may not fully understand what is going on.