loved this film since it came out in 1985
an underrated stand alone fantasy film
grew a cult following
a bit of everything of the era
young matthew broderick and michelle pfeiffer
in some of their first roles
rutger hauer in one of his last roles
a hawk, a wolf, a friesian horse
alan parsons project, synth music, and gregorian chants
create the soundtrack
everything is over the top
costuming, set designs and dialogue
medieval french fantasy shot in italy
sweeping vistas, stunning cathedrals
romance, humor, a curse, a villain, drama, battles, love, courage
when mixed all together
unfolding on the screen
you have a perfect 80’s film recipe
i’ve seen it a number times over the years
(my daughters have too, by default)
every so often i watch it again
still love it each time.
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“the secret to film is that it’s an illusion.”
– Francis Ford Coppola
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studios/art: warner brothers/20th century fox
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I watched it because of the excellent casting of some of my favourite actors. I don’t usually watch fantasy films, but I was surprised how good it was. So I completely agree with you on this film choice, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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thanks, pete, it has that certain something
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you make we want to see this, beth; if it comes on one of the movie channels I will check it out !
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it is so 80s – and great
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You’re a true fan of this movie.
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you can tell –
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a friend and I were just talking about this film the other day
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yay !
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Ladyhawke also had excellent music.
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