Funny how my last entry also had something to do with a bird. Anyway, made in 1985, LadyHawke, starring Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeifer, and Rutger, Hauer, is ONE OF my favorite movies of all time. It's an awesome fantasy adventure with the most heartfelt romance. If it's that great, why is it underrated? We shall see.
Once upon a time, a young thief named Phillipe Gaston, nicknamed "The mouse" escapes from the dungeons of Aquila. After being saved from soldiers, Phillipe meets former captain of the guard Etienne Navarre, and his pet hawk. To Phillipe, Navarre is a mysterious man who seems to have taken him under his wing just to be Navarre's own servant. But Phillipe will find Navarre has more purpose than that. Navarre's hawk is no ordinary hawk. It is the love of his life, Isabeau. Long ago, the Bishop of Aquila cursed her and Navarre because she did not love him. By day, Isabeau is a beautiful hawk. By night, Navarre is a lone wolf. Together they, and a monk named Imperius, embark on journey to break the curse. 
Although Isabeau and Navarre can't be together as human beings, their amazing love can be seen through the eyes Phillipe. "Always together, eternally apart." It's rare that such a beautiful love can be seen and felt on film. The most powerful feeling of heartbreak at that moment between sunrise and sunset when they can almost touch. Only great romance movies have that. *Round of applause*A noticeable thing in LadyHawke is its use of music. Naturally a move that takes place in medieval times might have classical music. Not so with LadyHawke. This film uses drama and a touch of rock music. Not heavy metal, mind you, but just a great guitar sound here and there.
So why is it underrated? Needless to say, LadyHawke isn't exactly a blockbuster. After all, the 1980's was the film decade for sequels, videos, and the continuation of blockbusters. Either way it would have been nice if LadyHawke had gotten a bit more love... *Sigh*
In a nutshell, LadyHawke is a great film. Not necessarily for kids though. I mean there's nothing bad in it, they just might get bored. Otherwise, they can see it if they want. I absolutely love LadyHawke and it's beautiful soundtrack to go with it. Not sure? Watch it for yourself!
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Excellent review! I took your mom and her sisters to see that when they were kids and visiting Salt Lake. It's one of my favorite memories from when they were young.
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