LadyHawke

I watched this fantasy movie from 1985, expecting somewhat a movie like Krull or something like that, with the exception of it being more romanced themed. I almost cut of when the intro rolled out. What sort of music was that? By Alan Parsons no less. Don't get me wrong, I like synth music from the 80's, but for a fantasy romance movie? Sounded more like a pop song. It got better though, in the action scenes and such the music is rather good and works. 80's fantasy and synth music goes well in hand according to me, all that's missing was some laser light show representing the use of magic. Not a movie I will go out of my way to watch again, but it was competent. The sets and costumes worked fine and the actors weren't bad... maybe with exception of the lead Matthew Broderick that can't stop talking. 

The concept of the story was also very interesting. A man and woman is cursed to be in the form of an animal, the man a wolf by night and the woman a hawk by day meaning that they are separated for eternity. The curse was set upon them by the Bishop and the man seeks revenge and uses the thief Broderick to enter the town since he's the only one that has escaped from the dungeons. A pity the Bishops connection to the devil wasn't explored more. Really, had the focus been more fantasy we would have a magic battle between the bishop and the father repenting for his betrayal years ago. Perfect place for a laser light show with a strong synth tune.