Ladyhawke | 
 enlarge | Director: Richard Donner
Actors: Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo Mckern, John Wood
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  207 reviews
Sales Rank: 1778
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Hifi Sound, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 121
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.5
MPN: D11464D
ISBN: 630469654X
UPC: 085391146421
EAN: 9786304696545
ASIN: 630469654X
Theatrical Release Date: April 12, 1985
Release Date: October 29, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New! Never played, outer wrapping removed, but factory seal still in tact. Outer cardboard snapcase has slight marring.
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This lushly produced fantasy has gained a loyal following since its release in 1985, and it gave a welcomed boost to the careers of Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer. You have to ignore the overly aggressive music score (critic Pauline Kael aptly dubbed it "disco-medieval") and director Richard Donner's reckless allowance of anachronistic dialogue and uninspired storytelling, but there's a certain charm to the movie's combination of romance and heroism. Broderick plays a young thief who comes to the aid of tragic lovers Isabeau (Pfeiffer), who is cursed to become a hawk every day at sunrise and Navarre (Hauer) who turns into a wolf at sunset. The curse was cast by an evil sorcerer-bishop (John Wood), and as Broderick eludes the bishop's henchmen, Navarre struggles to conquer the villain, lift the curse, and be reunited with his love in human form. The tragedy of this lovers' dilemma keeps the movie going, and Broderick is well cast as a young, medieval variation of Woody Allen. --Jeff Shannon
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 True Love can't be chained August 23, 2008
I cry everytime I watch this movie. I'm not much for the romantic boo-hoo films, but this one is an exception. It is heartbreaking to see what these two sacrifice just to be near each other. True Love is one of the most exhilarating and wonderful feelings you could ever experience. But it is also one of the worst kinds of pain you could ever feel. This movie really expounds on that truth.
When you love someone so greatly and so completely you will stop at nothing to be with them, do anything to keep them safe and give up everything just to see them happy.
Better than I remembered! August 11, 2008
I hadn't watched this film for ten years or so and I was excited to find out that I could have it added to my collection for such a low price.
 A Dozen Great Fantasy Films at The Castro Theatre in SF August 8 to 14 August 1, 2008
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August 8
Return To Oz, Beetlejuice, Meet The Feebles
August 9
Labyrinth, The Never Ending Story
August 10
THE DARK CRYSTAL, Legend
August 11
Flash Gordon, Heavy Metal
August 13
Ladyhawke, Beast Master
August 14
Conan, Flesh & Blood
IMPORTANT NOTE: If good sound is important to you, contact theatre prior to visit to ask if they got a print with good Stereo sound!!
Ladyhawke July 6, 2008
Ladyhawke DVD. This is a great movie. I have watched it several times with friends and family. The acting is superb and the story line is excellent. Thourghly enjoyable. Highly recommended. AAA++++
Ladyhawke June 30, 2008
I saw this movie years ago and have never forgotten it. I'm so glad I bought the DVD because now I can enjoy it over and over. While I am not fond of violence of any kind, this movie not only is a beautiful mystical fairy tale but also an intense love story that transcends throughout history. I adore Michelle Pfeiffer, and Matthew Broderick adds both the humor and endearing devotion to helping break the evil spell that will bring the lovers together again forever. This movie is a classic that will always be enjoyed by everyone.
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