I use this movie in conjunction with "Gawain and the Green Knight" in my Heroes and Villains high school class, and even though the techno score of the beginning is a bit grating at times, the movie is one of my favorites...ever. The 80s had a wonderful group of fantasy films, and Ladyhawke is absolutely one of the best. Thank you for remembering this film for the masterpiece it is.
Thank you so much for this. I too have adored the film Ladyhawk for decades, and I have taken the name as my own nom de plume in online communications for a long time. Apart from the incredibly romantic story line, which just melts me every time I watch it, it was the first time I ever saw the Friesian breed of horse, which has captivated me ever since. The man, the woman, the horse , the hawk -- what an unforgettably romantic story.
What a thoughtful article. I appreciate the way you write, it encourages me to think a bit deeper and open minded. My husband and I have both "Princess Bride" and "Ladyhawk" in our DVD collection. We used to watch "Ladyhawk" once a year for many years. It is definitely at the top of our favorite list.
It's interesting what we see through parental eyes and hear through parental ears. Some content that didn't bother me before brought out the mama bear in me. My kids, now adults, tease me about sheltering them. I just shrug my shoulders and lovingly smile and pray they may be blessed with caring for their own children some day.
Having seen this film almost immediately upon its release, I actually very much liked the so- called "techno" score because it was one of the few films that merged more contemporary music with an "ancient" setting and story, making a rather unique blend. I still love this film and its score (which, obviously, I don't feel is a drawback to the film).
I also love The Princess Bride, a completely different film from Ladyhawke. It's a brilliant send-up of such tales really meant for ADULTS, NOT young children (though rated PG). Frankly, if you've seen it, you would remember all the death, gore, revenge and swearing it contained and wouldn't show it to a young child. Much of the humor would also be lost on them. I also love the grandson/grandfather arc that ties it together, with the "true love" theme running tbrough both stories.
I use this movie in conjunction with "Gawain and the Green Knight" in my Heroes and Villains high school class, and even though the techno score of the beginning is a bit grating at times, the movie is one of my favorites...ever. The 80s had a wonderful group of fantasy films, and Ladyhawke is absolutely one of the best. Thank you for remembering this film for the masterpiece it is.
Thank you so much for this. I too have adored the film Ladyhawk for decades, and I have taken the name as my own nom de plume in online communications for a long time. Apart from the incredibly romantic story line, which just melts me every time I watch it, it was the first time I ever saw the Friesian breed of horse, which has captivated me ever since. The man, the woman, the horse , the hawk -- what an unforgettably romantic story.
What a thoughtful article. I appreciate the way you write, it encourages me to think a bit deeper and open minded. My husband and I have both "Princess Bride" and "Ladyhawk" in our DVD collection. We used to watch "Ladyhawk" once a year for many years. It is definitely at the top of our favorite list.
It's interesting what we see through parental eyes and hear through parental ears. Some content that didn't bother me before brought out the mama bear in me. My kids, now adults, tease me about sheltering them. I just shrug my shoulders and lovingly smile and pray they may be blessed with caring for their own children some day.
Thanks for reading and for the kind words!
Having seen this film almost immediately upon its release, I actually very much liked the so- called "techno" score because it was one of the few films that merged more contemporary music with an "ancient" setting and story, making a rather unique blend. I still love this film and its score (which, obviously, I don't feel is a drawback to the film).
I also love The Princess Bride, a completely different film from Ladyhawke. It's a brilliant send-up of such tales really meant for ADULTS, NOT young children (though rated PG). Frankly, if you've seen it, you would remember all the death, gore, revenge and swearing it contained and wouldn't show it to a young child. Much of the humor would also be lost on them. I also love the grandson/grandfather arc that ties it together, with the "true love" theme running tbrough both stories.