Highlander (1986)
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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:19
Rotten:10
Average Rating:5.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 21 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
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... [More]
Starring: Sean Connery, Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown
Director: Russell Mulcahy
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Reviews for Highlander
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 3/5 |
OK fantasy adventure film that has achieved cult status to many.
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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. Full Review |
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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. Full Review |
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2/5 |
Don't go in expecting too much and you should be ok. Full Review |
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It's a lot of utterly preposterous fun, even if it doesn't quite hang together. Full Review |
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4/4 |
Highlander's plot is one of the most original ever filmed. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Great concept + sharp-edged weapons + Connery = enduring fantasy classic.
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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. Full Review |
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"There can only be one!" And that's one too many.
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Another example of a decent first film that led to a mediocre series. Great performances from Connery and Brown.
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A terrific idea, taken about as far as it can go. Why, oh why, did they start making sequels?
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