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This 1986 fantasy/action thriller has since spawned two sequels, a popular syndicated TV series, numerous comic-book spinoffs, and a loyal (if somewhat oddly obsessive) following of fans. Directed by music video veteran Russell Mulcahy (which explains the dizzying camera work), the original theatrical release made hash of an intriguing story about an "Immortal" from 16th-century Scotland (Christopher Lambert) who time-leaps to modern-day America with his archenemy (Clancy Brown) in hot pursuit. It becomes a battle to the death (yes, Immortals can die), and Lambert seeks survival training from an Immortal mentor played by Sean Connery. Dazzling, energetic, and altogether confusing in its original form, the film has since been released on video, laserdisc, and DVD in this revised widescreen "director's cut," with additional footage, director and producers' commentary, a photo and artwork archive, the original trailer, and an official time line of the film's evolution from script to screen. A must for Highlander fans ... and you know who you are! --Jeff Shannon
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
HIGHLANDER was undoubtedly among the best of the medieval/fantasy/Dungeons and Dragons sort of movies that proliferated in the 1980s. The choice of the brooding Christopher Lambert was perfect for the part of the Highlander, Conner MacLeod. There is a quiet intensity to his acting, and it works well here. Sean Connery, as his mentor and fellow-immortal, Ramirez strikes just the right balance of swashbuckling and seriousness. His acting is perfect. (So what else is new?)
For me, however, Clancy Brown's Kurgan steals the film. His physical features and bug-eyed grin are dead perfect! And his way over-the-top performance, at times, makes you a little afraid of his character, but he makes you laugh, as well. The confrontation between Kurgan and Conner in a church is a great balance of wit and tension.
The battles in Scotland, at the beginning of the film, and the mayhem in the streets of New York City at the end are priceless. My favorite moment: Kurgan steals a car and takes Conner's love interest for a ride. As he careens through the potholes and traffic, he quietly sings "New York, New York". Now I know where all our cabdrivers take their lessons from. HIGHLANDER is a great piece of quality mind candy that actually tackles some deep issues.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By patecake
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This a excellent addition to anyones updated collection(blu-ray)of Highlander, I can't wait to buy the next one of this collection(the first two were the best).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not nearly as good as I remembered - the image quality is NOT acceptable
Jan 27 2011
By Stu
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
The music is still great (Queen et al) - some of the scenes are well done, but this director's cut does not have the same flow as the original movie, it feels "forced" and flat - no energy. The picture image is TERRIBLE. It looks like someone copied over a VHS tape onto DVD. The picture colour is distorted and very grainy and the DVD is in very low resolution. This significantly affected how I rated the DVD.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Quality ok, aspect ratio wrong!!!
Well, I picked this one up for cheap, and that's about what it is worth, Picture quality is only ok, sometimes being all BluRay can be and other times closely resembling my... Read more
Published 11 months ago by *lord Allan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, and a question was answered
This has always been one of my all time favorites,though I can't see why they made sequels. I first saw it because Queen made the soundtrack, and I am a fan. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Pat
4.0 out of 5 stars
The only one of the series worth watching
The only one of the series worth watching. It is simply a good, enjoyable action film to watch.
Again it seems Amazon likes long winded reviews, and mine was less than twenty... Read more
Again it seems Amazon likes long winded reviews, and mine was less than twenty... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Little-Boy-From-Winnipeg
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enthralling Nonsense
That's about the only way to describe "Highlander." It's a B-movie in every sense yet has enough good in it to make it entertaining to watch. Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by Dave Capo
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLASSIC
This is a classic we should all have it
Published on Feb 28 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fantastic tale of romance and fantasy... and QUEEN!
First, I must confess that I rented the movie because my favorite music group, Queen, was doing the soundtrack. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2004 by Kate
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great epic tale with astounding narration...
This film may not accomplish much in the long run, but the phenomenon is spawned is outstanding. We meet Russel Nash (Christopher Lambert) at a wrestling match where he leaves to... Read more
Published on Jan 31 2004 by L. Varnau
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Tell them I'm immortal"
This is easily the best film of all the Highlander sequals. An excellent story and well put together with flash backs of Scotland in the fifteenth century. Read more
Published on Jan 3 2004 by Flanger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mythical and fascinating sward magic
This film is fascinating in many ways. I have the European version with the flashback to the second world war but without the killing of Yung Dol Kim by the Kurgan, which explains... Read more
Published on Dec 12 2003 by Jacques COULARDEAU
3.0 out of 5 stars
"The Sensation You're Feeling Is The Quickening"
"From the dawn of time we came, moving silently down through the centuries. Living many secret lives, struggling to reach the time of the gathering, when the few who remain will... Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by Brendan Goyette
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