Mr-Fusion
Almost in spite of the MTV editing style (which does the intro no favors), there's a lot to like about "Highlander". Connery's gravitas shifts to Clancy Brown's monumental villainy - the guy's a delight - and there's a distinct "just go with it" vibe running throughout. One thing that genuinely surprised me was the Queen soundtrack; that, and Kamen's score really help the movie along when things become a bit screwy. The locations are amazing, the swordfights are cool, and it all adds up to an enjoyable two hours. 7/10
clanciai
Although a feast for the eyes with its flamboyant cinematographic technique and high level of innovation and imagination, it's a bit too dazzling to be convincing. The plot in itself is totally absurd: a highlander suffers from immortality, which makes him afraid of living (and loving), while there are other immortals as well who seem to be fighting about being the last immortal alive, since all these immortals are not immortal at all if their heads are cut off, and they all actually (except one) ultimately get their heads cut off, while the one remaining seems to be settling for quite a normal life after all. This is all ridiculous of course, but the cinematographic dashing eloquence blinds you to the lack of any reason in the film.The best scenes are those with Sean Connery, when he trains Christopher Lambert to fight properly. Only here there is great inspiration and even some humour. The worst scenes are all those with the dreadful Kurgan villain, and if you have seen him as a monster in other films you know what to expect. It's advisable to turn the volume down every time he appears, since the noisy rock music makes it even worse.The most impressing fighting scene (among far too many and lengthy ones) is the very first one in the garage. You haven't got used to the exaggerated pyrotechnical effects yet, they will eventually repeat themselves, but in the first beheading scene it's all new to you and must appear awesome indeed.Apart from the yelling noisy rock music, the rest of the music is good, and there are even some poetical highlights as well. All the scenes from Scotland are highly enjoyable, and fortunately it's these that will remain in your mind after the show, while you hopefully will forget all the New York rumbling atrocities in darkness.
roddekker
What I really applaud about Highlander is that amongst all of the cheesy sword-fighting and flashy pyrotechnics, it didn't take itself too seriously and I guess that's what gave this film its wacky charm.I was also mighty impressed with the obvious care that was taken with the scenes that were shot in the beautiful countryside and along the coastal mountain regions of grand, old Scotland.The one and only actor who impressed me in Highlander was Clancy Brown who played (with great relish and finesse) the viciously nasty and savagely vengeful Kurgan. Yep. I certainly got my money's worth when Brown's character showed up on screen. (Ha! What a hoot he was!)All-in-all - This pre-CGI/Fantasy/Action picture from 1986 was fairly satisfying when it came to the realm of entertainment. And, I honestly thought that director Russell Mulcahy clearly showed a lot of flair and style in his overall execution of Highlander's production.*Trivia note* - Believe it, or not - There have now been 5 Highlander movies, 2 television series, an animated series, an animated movie, an animated flash-movie series, 10 original novels,19 comic book issues, and various licensed merchandise.
ivo-cobra8
Highlander (1986) is a science fiction fantasy action the original cult classic best film in the 86's that I absolutely love to death so damn much! This a childhood film of mine, I grew up watching this film. I was introduced in to series Highlander and my first film was Highlander II: The Quickening was my first film before I watch this one. What can I say: It is the best 80's action film and favorite Christopher Lambert film he ever did! I love this movie to death I own the trilogy on Blu-ray and it is my favorite 80's childhood epic sci-fi action film of all time! I love the cast, the story, the plot, the epic beautiful music songs by Queen and excellent music score by Michael Kamen. I love the cast Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown and Sean Connery. All of the actors did a terrific job playing their characters. The movie was filmed in New York and entire filmed in Highland, Scotland, UK it was filmed in 1985 which the movie was set. An excellent movie. Full of adventure and romance! Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery make this movie shine! "There can be only one!" Plot: An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".This is one of the greatest movies. The plot and concept are brilliant and Christopher Lambert's performance is awesome. Christopher Lambert, with his beetle brow, broken nose, and vaguely crossed eyes, remains an amiable oddball presence, and Sean Connery radiates charm and nobility in a bit as an elder immortal who shows Lambert the rules of the game. The film is actually the battle for "the Prize"—a special ability which is given to the last living immortal warrior, vast knowledge and the ability to enslave the entire human race. There area good and bad immortals. Christopher Lambert is a swordsman Connor MacLeod from Scottish Highlands, known as the Higlander, one of a number of immortal warriors, who can only be killed by decapitation. After initial training by another highly skilled immortal swordsman, the Spaniard Ramirez (Sean Connery), MacLeod lives on for several centuries, eventually settling in New York City, managing an antiques shop. In 1985, he falls in love with a policewoman named Brenda and finds out that he must face his biggest enemy, Clancy Brown's Kurgan, who wishes to kill MacLeod and to obtain "the Prize"—a special ability which is given to the last living immortal warrior, vast knowledge and the ability to enslave the entire human race.I absolutely love this film to death, I love the swords fighting, the songs from Queen for the movie. I love the actress Roxanne Hart as Brenda J. Wyatt I love her to death, she is extremely gorgeous and hot! I love the chemistry between her and the Higlander MacLeod! I love Ramirez (Sean Connery) in this movie to death! I love Clancy Brown as Victor Kruger - The Kurgan he is one of the best bad ass villains on screen I have ever seen. The last and final battle between MacLeod and The Kurgan was an epic kick ass fight I have ever saw! I absolutely love the last fight. This is an absolutely fantastic cult classic epic 80's sci-fi action film my favorite childhood of mine! I watched this movie over 1000 times on TV. my computer and I even watch it on Blu-ray and I love it to death! I still don't know why this movie was banned in my country Slovenia but only 2,3 and 4 come out on TV but never this one I don't get it. Thank god I do have a Blu-Ray directors cut I own it together with Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) renegade version which I love both of the movies to death! "Highlander" is one of the all-time great films of the fantasy genre. Blending fantastical elements with a more gritty and realistic world, with over-the-top villains and thrilling sword fights, throwing in a dash of romance and the pains and pleasures of immortality, and you have a thrilling story of men fighting to be the last of their kind! Overall: I am giving this movie a perfect score 10/10 for one of my favorite best action films from the 80's. I love the song A Kind Of Magic performed by Queen my all time favorite music song, Princes of the Universe the song for Highlander TV series and New York, New York where Brenda was kidnapped that was an epic scene and an epic song score to listen. I love this film to death forever!! Highlander is a 1986 British-American epic adventure action fantasy film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen. It stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart. The film narrates the climax of an ages-old battle between immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past- and present-day story lines.10/10 Score: Bad Ass Seal Of Approval Studio: Cannon Films Highlander Productions Limited Starring: Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, Sean Connery, Beatie Edney, Alan North, Jon Polito, Sheila Gish, Hugh Quarshie, Christopher Malcolm, Peter Diamond, Celia Imrie, James Cosmo, Corinne Russell Director: Russell Mulcahy Producers: Peter S. Davis, William N. Panzer Screenplay: Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, Larry Ferguson Story by Gregory Widen Rated: R Running Time: 1 Hr. 56 Mins. Budget: $16.000.000 Box Office: $12,885,193
