There aren't many reactions to this movie, which is a shame since it's one of my favorites! Thank you for watching it, it was a real delight!

"I fully expect to meet you at the Pearly Gates, little thief, and don't you dare disappoint me." "I'll meet you there, Father... even if I have to pick the lock." Fun Fact: Curtis Armstrong auditioned for the role of Philippe Gaston (Matthew Broderick). Horse Wangler Fact: Captain Etienne Navarre (Rutger Hauer) rides a Friesian stallion that originated in The Netherlands, Rutger Hauer's native country. The breed was popular among medieval knights. The 19-year-old stallion Othello was the most prominently used horse. Stunt SNAFU Fact: In one scene, Captain Etienne Navarre (Rutger Hauer) tells Philippe Gaston to ride his horse to Imperius' (Leo McKern) castle and slaps the horse's rear to make it ride. However, the first time the scene was filmed, Hauer slapped the horse too hard and it took off over the hill and off into the horizon. The horse was too powerful for Matthew Broderick to stop, so all everyone could do was sit and wait for him to come back. Hawk Wangler Fact: Spike II, the hawk featured in this movie, worked in the Universal Bird Show until 2000, when she was transferred to the National Audubon Society and became an Audubon Ambassador until she died in May 2007. Another hawk was used for flying scenes, and another to sit on Rutger Hauer's arm. One enjoyed Hauer's company so much it would ruffle its feathers when seated on his arm, making it look more like a chicken.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Oh I could see Armstrong in this role but that would have been a very different movie. lol It truly was a beautiful horse. I think having a chicken in the movie instead of a hawk would also have been quite a different movie. ;)

They lied about the sword being lost in the lake. It was a desperate move to make Navarre change his mind about killing the Bishop.

I didn't recognize how humorous this movie was throughout its entirety You brought so much awareness that I couldn't see before... oh geese it is funny.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

I think that is Richard Donner touch for sure. And also Matthew Broderick! But I loved how serious it got as well :)

2 years befofe this Matthew Broderick had a hit with Wargames, which also starred the actor playing the Bishop.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! I have not see that entire movie.

My biggest HOORAY to finally seeing another watchable reaction on this channel. I recommended this back when your channel began and mever expected to actually see it any time soon. Thank you to the patreon person or poll or whatever made this happen.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Hooray!

I saw this when I was young, great movie. Thanks for reacting to it! ❤️

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure! So glad it was a Patreon request!!!

Final post, I love how, at the end, she approaches Navarre like he is the Wolf. Hands out, slowly, and gently, with a bit of fear. Following that, she drops the jesses (tethers that are used for birds of prey that are typically attached to the legs) into the Bishop's hands.

Phillipe's by-play with the Almighty is a highlight of this movie for me!

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

I know!!!!!!!!

Let’s go back to a mythical time when all of these actors were at the same point in their careers where they could appear together in a movie.

"Walk, on the left side!" 😂😂😂 Gods I love this movie. Actually, this movie introduced me to Matthew Broderick. Surprisingly, there's only a handful of movies with him that I've enjoyed.

Thank you for doing this one. First time watcher here, and I loved your reaction. This movie does not get enough love from reactors, which is sad. I saw it in theaters when it came out, and you are right - the clichés are there now, but I don't know if I was smart enough back then to realize it. I think we were all pretty naïve, and didn't expect as much from our movies as we do now. The music is...home, I guess. It feels good to me in this movie, and it only goes really hard when there is action on the screen, and when the moments are quieter, the music just is kind of there in the background and gets more soft with an organic feel. The Ferris Bueller bits absolutely put the movie over the top, and I don't think it ever pulls the watcher out of the setting. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, and even when people don't like the movie, this is what they say the movie nailed. Shiny swords, the armor, all of it is just a little weird, but if you let it the story just pulls you in. I like your word for it - Enchanting. Thank you again.

This is a favorite of mine! It is amazing! My Grandson would love this One!

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Oh there is a whole generation that needs to see this movie.

Love the movie and all the actors in this.

YAY!!! more people need to do this movie it's one of my favorites.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

It is an absolute fave of several! I see why!

I always forget that Cezar, the wolf hunter, is played by Alfred Molina. And it's also fun that Matthew Broderick and John Wood (the bishop) starred in Wargames together before this. If you would like a suggestion for another great, 80's film but more of a sci-fi genre...I'd suggest "Alien Nation" (1988) with James Caan and Mandy Patinkin (Inigo in The Princess Bride).

finally someone reacting to this awesome movie...i was like 7 when this came out...not once i thought or ever hear someone say that theme song sounded like aerobic music...lol...this movie makes me cry

Ladyhawke was released in 1985, one year before Ferris Bueller's Day Off did. The way Phillipe talks to God is very similar to Bueller's fourth wall breaking banter, both characters played by Matthew Broderick. John Hughes had Broderick in mind when he wrote FBDO's screenplay in 1985. I can't help but assume that Broderick's performance in Ladyhawke very probably inspired how Hughes wrote FBDO.

Thank you so much for this. I've never seen anyone react to this movie before, but it is one of my all time favorites. It was the movie my wife and I watched on our first date, and many, many times in the years that followed. We were married for over 32 years, and I lost her almost 5 years ago to cancer. This is the first time I've "watched" it since then.

Glad you are reacting to this. Loved it when it came out. Rutgers hauer is the GOAT. Starred in original Bladerunner. I love the horse.

Hello Christina, my favorite Matthew Broderick movie is" Max Dugan Returns ", a semi-baseball movie. My favorite Michelle Pfeifer movie is " The Fabulous Baker Boys ". My favorite Rutger Hauer movie was " Blind Fury " or " Past Midnight (1991) ". A house in my neighborhood was a set for " Blind Fury ". For three days on my way to work, I would see activity there. The closest I have ever been to " Hollywood ".

the music ? Conducted by Andrew Powell Performed by The Philharmonia Orchestra, While all the tracks are written by conductor Andrew Powell, director Richard Donner wanted Alan's signature sound to be highlighted and it is here, beautifully ...

So glad you reacted to this movie…you never see it on here. Definitely a hidden gem. Found your channel through Return to Me (one of my favorites). New sub ☺️

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Yay! I have some patrons over on Patreon that have really been requesting some excellent movies for reactions :)

You forgot the delicious Rutger Hauer as Navarre.

Thus was based on poem written in the 12th century.

This is one of My favorite movies. You should watch blind fury when you get a chance, you will absolutely fall in love with Rutger. Hauer. He was also in a movie called wanted Dead or alive. That is another great one. I feel like this is the story of my life, sometimes getting just close to a perfect relationship and having it slip through my fingers. One time in particular. We dated for 6 months, she lived in Winnipeg, I live in Phoenix. We spent 5 or 6 hours every night talking on the phone. 2,000 miles apart and it was the closest I ever felt to anyone. Sadly it slipped through my fingers and I just couldn't figure out how to save it. The only other time I came close was somebody. I fell in love with, the one who saved me from the sorrow from my divorce. She never knew how much I loved her because she did not feel the same way about me. But there was a moment where a really dumb guy broke up with her and she was crying on my shoulder. She said who's going to Fall in love with me when I have two kids from two different fathers. And from the bottom of my soul I was screaming you're holding him now. But I never said a word, because I never wanted to make her feel awkward. It wasn't a friend zone thing, she just didn't see me that way. I was lucky enough to have her as a friend. But she kissed me on the neck and thanked me for being there for. And I just said always. So I cried pretty hard at the end of professor Snape. Anyway, I'm glad you saw this, it is an extraordinary film. And in the movie lethal weapon, there's a theater scene that has the horse riding through the cathedral. It is the scene from ladyhawk. Richard Donner did lethal weapon as well as this.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

I think that is why this movie is so good --- it really resonates with true to life experiences especially with heartbreak and longing. That ending scene can feel so liberating and sobering at the same time!! Thanks for sharing :)

@russcarvertruthjedi259

3 ай бұрын

@@okchristina thank you for the kind words. When you get to a point where you want to watch a romantic comedy that is directed by a brilliant woman, I recommend return to me. It star's mini driver and David duchovny and it was directed by Bonnie Hunt. And if you're not familiar with Bonnie Hunt, zee has a small role in the film where she's married to Jim Belushi. The man eating the donut getting yelled at by David duchovny is her husband. She wouldn't let him be in the film unless he had something in his mouth so he wouldn't ruin the take. She chose a donut.

I saw this movie when it originally came out, and had to remind myself that women back then would sometimes cut their hair when they were in mourning, so that's probably what she did. Somehow the music never bothered me (but, 70s and 80s kid, so maybe that's it). I did know Rutger Hauer for playing bad guys at first, so him being a good guy was a cool fakeout. Thank you for the reaction!

This might be a cheesy 80s movie but I was 14 when I saw this and I don't care what anyone else thinks. I will always love this movie. It is forever part of my childhood. (GREAT CAST!!!!!) ❤

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Yes! It is worth the love :)

I am glad you got the chance to watch this before the remake ruined it. It truly is an 80’s iconic movie that has been overlooked.

I’ve always enjoyed this one, since 16yo me saw it in the theater. Glad you enjoyed it too. Another fantasy movie from this era you might like is Dragonslayer (1981).

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

I've seen Dragonslayer before, but it was as a child and only remember a few scenes. It could be considered for a future watching!

Great reaction Christina! 😊I never saw this movie. Looks good. You mentioned labyrinth haha I remember that movie as a kid too. Yes Richard Donner did Superman, he's known especially for Superman II with the donner cut alot too.😃

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! You should definitely watch the whole movie. Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, and NeverEnding Story pretty much sum up my entire childhood. I am so glad I finally saw this gem!

@MKF30

3 ай бұрын

@@okchristina Nice, those are some bangers for sure.

if you've see highlander you've seen the church scene :> As it's in the movie briefly while he was at th theater.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

I haven't -- but I will certainly watch for it when I do see that movie!

@wolfwing1

3 ай бұрын

@@okchristina ahhhh correction it was 1995 conspiracy theory with mel gibson:> there is a scene in a theater with it playing on the screne I think I thought highlander as it came out around the same time.

Love this movie. But yes, the music is something people either love or hate.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Yep, a big divide!

@redcardinalist

Ай бұрын

I like the music. I think it fits this film perfectly. Never understood why some people think fantasy movies should have "classical" music.

Music was by Alan Parsons Project.

I recently saw that apparently a re-make is in the works.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

oooooo that could be really good if done well. But it would be good in a standalone sort of way and this original gem would always be beloved.

I always felt the composer got the idea for the music from Goliath's gallop. It seems to match.

you should check Rutger Hauer out in blind fury (1989) some time.

@rubensalvador9422

Ай бұрын

More early Rutger Hauer would be another medieval setting in Flesh + Blood; and action thriller Nighthawks opposite Sylvester Stallone. And of course the drama Escape from Sobibor.

5:50 "I think a lot of movies today just spell things out too obviously." Today, the average moviegoer has an attention span just long enough for a TikTok video. If they don't drag the audience in and tell them what is going on in that short timeframe, those same audience members pick up their phone and watch TikTok instead. Don't take my word for it. Hollywood has tested it many times when the occasional movie tries the 80s style of keeping the audience in the dark for the first act. Inevitably those movies get bad reviews. "Too confusing" being the common thread. Now they don't even try anymore. Good moviemaking is an art that has been lost to the festering bowels of social media.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

You're not wrong

So impressed with your perspicacity and taste: music bad, Broderick cast as fantasy-Ferris Bueller (spot on), Broderick's European (British-ish) accent inconsistent (better than Keanu Reeves in "Bram Stoker's Dracula," but spotty). Long comment short, it's nice to see a first-time reactor with taste and discretion. Plus you get the same cultural references I do, and that's always appreciated.

Thank you. Ladyhawke was filmed in Italy, using a number of locations, some near the real-world L'Aquila, where the movie is set. The town of Castell'Arquato and the castle of Torrechiara, both in the Emilia-Romagna.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I was thinking Italy when I saw so many Italian names in the ending credits. Those locations were amazing!!

Great choice!

Classic gem, was a very fun watch

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I agree, classic gem.

I don't think Mannheim Steamroller did this soundtrack. They would have been a huge improvement. Alan Parsons did this music and while I like a lot of his music, it was very out of place and in your face in Ladyhawke.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

MS was a pretty darn good guess ;)

Love this movie ❤

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Me too!

Great movie. I just hope they remaster it and change the soundtrack.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it could use some love with the visuals. I think it might cause some fan friction if they changed the soundtrack!

This is one of my favorites. I don't think it did well in the box office but it also didn't bomb. In my opinion, the biggest flaw with this movie is the music. It's too much in-your-face (or ears) and it's not well suited for th genre. It either needed to be more muted to the background or more period-appropriate, or both, because as it is, it's very loud and out of place. But I like the cast, the acting, and the writing, and I've always been a fan of Rutger Hauer. Check him out in: Blind Fury (comedy( Nighthawks (crime drama - this dude loves hawks...) The Hitcher (psychological thriller) And of course this movie and Bladerunner which you've seen already.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Yes I am definitely interested in more Hauer movies! I agree about the music although the music itself is not bad, but rather just took some getting used to the context in which it was used. I love 80s pop or 70s disco or whatever! I also love a good cinematic orchestral track. It's very conflicting, this soundtrack!

The sound track is so weird... but I love the script/story.

I haven’t seen this movie in years. Still very charming. But they could have just as easily used period correct costumes and music and it would have been even better.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Oh I didn't realize the costuming was off!

Like you, I find the music jarring (and cheesy and mood-breaking). Only, unlike you, I don't have to worry about offending uber-fans who think "Ladyhawke" can do no wrong. I flat-out love this film-- and I even liked some Alan Parsons songs, back in the day -- but I've always thought a different soundtrack could have improved this movie.

@DavidRox71

Ай бұрын

I disagree. I think using Alan Parsons music made it more unique and separated it from other movies of this type of genre. It was also around that time that movies were using this type of sound in their movies. If I recall correctly, Firestarter used the music of Tangerine Dream rather than going with the typical Hollywood music. It may sound more out of place as the movie does come across as a bit dated. Fortunately, the story and acting helped make it a great film, and as I said, the music is so different for this type of movie that it makes it even more interesting.

@jamesodonnell3636

Ай бұрын

@@DavidRox71 -- You've gone a long way toward convincing me. There are so many things that go into making a film -- so many variables (acting, script, cinematography, stunts/battle choreography, music, editing, special effects, character/creature/costume design, etc.). There's an argument to be made that every single element that makes a film more memorable/unique/compelling is a triumph. Does the soundtrack in this film stand out? Yes. But that doesn't necessarily make it bad. Your reply also made me think of Ridley Scott's "Legend" and David Lynch's "Dune" (which I prefer to the extra-textual/barely literate Villeneuve version, believe it or not -- particularly the Spicediver fan-edit). And then there's the Queen soundtrack to "Flash Gordon" -- how fun is that! Looking back, I'm glad that these kinds of musical/soundtrack chances were taken during this period of filmmaking. It's entirely possible that "Ladyhawke" is perfect as is. That a John Williams score wouldn't have improved it in the least.

@garyballard179

Ай бұрын

I do recall reading that Donner was on an Alan Parsons Project kick at the time he was doing this movie, and adamantly insisted on incorporating that vibe into the soundtrack. A producer on the film was apparently aiming for Jerry Goldsmith before caving to Donner.

Great movie. Awful soundtrack.

@PorterJustPorter

3 ай бұрын

Terrific soundtrack! You weirdos are lame.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

There is great division on the opinion of the soundtrack!! I certainly can see both sides!

Fantasy? You want fantasy? It looks like you haven't reacted to Lord of the Rings. So .....

I saw this movie when I was around 11, and LOVED it :> Local video store had it on playing and was intrigued and had to watch it :> Then rented it a little while later.

@okchristina

3 ай бұрын

Oh this would've been a great rental. I remember it being on HBO. Glad I finally got to see it!!