Highlander (1986)
66 %
Reviews Counted: 29 Fresh: 19 Rotten:10 Average Rating: 5.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 21 mins
Synopsis: Russell Mulcahy's original saga of immortal Scotsman Connor Macleod, one of a race of immortals who can only be killed when beheaded with a sword. After living in peace for four centuries, he is challenged by an old enemy named Kurgan. During a fierce sword battle in the 1500s, Connor... [More]
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Starring: Sean Connery, Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, Billy Hartman
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Screenwriter: Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, Larry Ferguson
Producer: Peter S. Davis, William N. Panzer
Composer: Michael Kamen
Screenwriter: Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, Larry Ferguson
Producer: Peter S. Davis, William N. Panzer
Composer: Michael Kamen
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Connery, on the other hand, is a welcome sight. It is director Russell Mulcahy's style that doesn't work here.
06/05/07
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.
06/05/07
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It's a lot of utterly preposterous fun, even if it doesn't quite hang together.
06/24/06
Since none of the characters makes sense even on the movie's own terms, Highlander keeps on exploding for almost two hours, with nothing at stake.
05/21/03
Top Critic
Another example of a decent first film that led to a mediocre series. Great performances from Connery and Brown.
03/22/03
A terrific idea, taken about as far as it can go. Why, oh why, did they start making sequels?
01/22/03
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