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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Steve H
Format:DVD
*NOTE: This article relates to the Renegade Version and not the Cinematic release of Highlander 2*
I remember the anticipation of the release of the sequel to 1986's 'Highlander' and only too well the disappointment of the confused and mucked up product which appeared in our cinemas.
The story behind the 'Renegade Version' of Highlander II is simple. The reason for the botched cinema release was pressure exerted on the production company by the films insurance companies after the movie went over budget. They went over the directors head and made sure a 'film' was released to recover any overspend. The fools.
This version is the way the movie was meant to be. McLeod is not from Zeist, nor is Ramirez. Look back to the first frame of the original first movie. There lies the answer. In all there is about 20 extra minutes including scenes where Connor's wife dies (giving him the reason to construct the shield and save man).
The best part of this re-edit is the movement from scene to scene, just like the original movie.
I was a sceptic, but this version restored my faith in Russell Mulachy. Watch you won't be disappointed.
I remember the anticipation of the release of the sequel to 1986's 'Highlander' and only too well the disappointment of the confused and mucked up product which appeared in our cinemas.
The story behind the 'Renegade Version' of Highlander II is simple. The reason for the botched cinema release was pressure exerted on the production company by the films insurance companies after the movie went over budget. They went over the directors head and made sure a 'film' was released to recover any overspend. The fools.
This version is the way the movie was meant to be. McLeod is not from Zeist, nor is Ramirez. Look back to the first frame of the original first movie. There lies the answer. In all there is about 20 extra minutes including scenes where Connor's wife dies (giving him the reason to construct the shield and save man).
The best part of this re-edit is the movement from scene to scene, just like the original movie.
I was a sceptic, but this version restored my faith in Russell Mulachy. Watch you won't be disappointed.
33 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
.... unfortunately this film really isn't any good. I spent several years barracking the film until I came across a nice surprise. Whilst whittling away the hours sat in my office, I came across a Highlander website. I noticed that Director Russell Mulchacy, along with the producers, had been given permission to 're-edit' this film. The result being 'Highlander 2 The Renegade Version'. Apparently the original idea for Highlander 2 was quite different from what was actually produced. The studio's did not like the script and several scenes were cut down, changed, or removed altogether, resulting in this 'Quickening' Version.
I was fortunate enough to have been able to obtain the 'Renegade' version and no longer do I feel that this is a bad film. There is over 20 minutes of unseen footage, all reference to the planet Zeist has been removed, and what we now have is a film that does follow on nicely from the original.
What the producers and director wanted, was a film that did follow on from the original, but also a film that could stand alone, so people who had not seen the original could still watch the film without having to have seen Highlander 1.
Although this 'Quickening' version is poor, the 'Renegade' version is well worth checking out!
I was fortunate enough to have been able to obtain the 'Renegade' version and no longer do I feel that this is a bad film. There is over 20 minutes of unseen footage, all reference to the planet Zeist has been removed, and what we now have is a film that does follow on nicely from the original.
What the producers and director wanted, was a film that did follow on from the original, but also a film that could stand alone, so people who had not seen the original could still watch the film without having to have seen Highlander 1.
Although this 'Quickening' version is poor, the 'Renegade' version is well worth checking out!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Stotty
Format:DVD
The 'renegade' version of 'Highlander 2' is the only version any self respecting film fan should bother with.
For anyone unfamiliar with the 'renegade', it's quite simple.
Director Russell Mulcahy, who had successfully helmed the original 'Highlander' movie, pretty much had 'Highlander 2' taken off him during the production of the film as greedy producers wanted a quick cash in and felt that Mulcahy was taking too long and spending too much money on the picture. As a result, the version of 'Highlander 2' released in theatres was a world a way from the directors original vision, hence the poor reviews and horrendous reputation the film has garnered ever since.
This, the 'renegade' version of the film, shows director, Mulcahy getting his hands on the original rushes and footage he shot, and reconstructing the film the way he wanted it in the first place.
The results are strikingly familiar to those of Ridley Scott's when he finally got to piece together 'Blade Runner' the way he had originally intended, without film company suits, sticking their noses in.
'Highlander 2' now has certain scenes switched to different points in the film, which makes it flow much more smoothly.
The idea that the immortals are aliens from the planet Zeist has also been changed, and with the use of extra/added scenes, the film now has more continuity with the first film, as we see the reason why Macleod builds the 'ozone layer' device to begin with, as well as the reason for Ramirez's return.
The digital remaster shows off the excellent production designs in the movie, and the touched up special effects give 'Highlander 2' a much slicker feel. In fact the overall cinematogrophy on 'Highlander 2' is vastly superior to the original.... Read more ›
For anyone unfamiliar with the 'renegade', it's quite simple.
Director Russell Mulcahy, who had successfully helmed the original 'Highlander' movie, pretty much had 'Highlander 2' taken off him during the production of the film as greedy producers wanted a quick cash in and felt that Mulcahy was taking too long and spending too much money on the picture. As a result, the version of 'Highlander 2' released in theatres was a world a way from the directors original vision, hence the poor reviews and horrendous reputation the film has garnered ever since.
This, the 'renegade' version of the film, shows director, Mulcahy getting his hands on the original rushes and footage he shot, and reconstructing the film the way he wanted it in the first place.
The results are strikingly familiar to those of Ridley Scott's when he finally got to piece together 'Blade Runner' the way he had originally intended, without film company suits, sticking their noses in.
'Highlander 2' now has certain scenes switched to different points in the film, which makes it flow much more smoothly.
The idea that the immortals are aliens from the planet Zeist has also been changed, and with the use of extra/added scenes, the film now has more continuity with the first film, as we see the reason why Macleod builds the 'ozone layer' device to begin with, as well as the reason for Ramirez's return.
The digital remaster shows off the excellent production designs in the movie, and the touched up special effects give 'Highlander 2' a much slicker feel. In fact the overall cinematogrophy on 'Highlander 2' is vastly superior to the original.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The history of this movie is strained to say the least. The financial controllers put out a sub standard product which everyone hated. I have the Macleod version (similar to the renegade version) on DVD and I found it to be a pleasurable experience, far enhanced from the original versions put out at the time. The scenes are in the proper order and that gives the story more sense. The Zeist scenes are still there but are not referred to as being on another planet. As with the first movie the origins of the immortals are not really explored; only to say that they were transported into another time on earth to fight for the prize.
The Macleod DVD version has a crisp transfer from the original negative so it looks great. There are over a hundred updated effects and there are extra scenes which give the movie a better sense of structure. There are many set up shots which give the viewer a richer feel for the surroundings in which the action takes place.
I agree that the whole series is a bit of a pig when continuity is considered but I have to congratulate the makers on trying to return the product to something near their original vision (and make some cash in the process). In short, this movie has soul.
The Macleod DVD version has a crisp transfer from the original negative so it looks great. There are over a hundred updated effects and there are extra scenes which give the movie a better sense of structure. There are many set up shots which give the viewer a richer feel for the surroundings in which the action takes place.
I agree that the whole series is a bit of a pig when continuity is considered but I have to congratulate the makers on trying to return the product to something near their original vision (and make some cash in the process). In short, this movie has soul.
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Not even McClouds mother could love this
The first rule of making a sequel is don't just remake the first film, by that criteria Highlander 2 is a triumph, by any other standard it is laughably bad. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Phantom Stranger
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Classic Movies
At the time Highlander was a top rate movie and not many sequels manage to better the original. Highlander II - The Quickening continues feeding the viewer. Read more
Published 9 days ago by John Nigel Robson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dodgy plot, acting & special effects
They were right, there can be only one and it's not this one. Cheesy & corny & without the Queen soundtrack which made the first film.
Published 2 months ago by Ian
1.0 out of 5 stars
Highlander 2
The only redeeming feature of this film was Sean Connery- it didn't even have any music by Queen which worked so well in Highlander. Won't watch it again.
Published 2 months ago by Alanah Donaldson
3.0 out of 5 stars
highlander 2 dvd
1st of many sequels to the mega great original. this is a grainy print with dodgy sound...only bought as a vhs replacment. thewizardfromaus
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. S. A. Knibbs
4.0 out of 5 stars
Highlander 2 - Christmas Gift
The gift arrived on time and was exactly as decribed. It was a Christmas gift which was specifically asked for by a family member.
Published 5 months ago by Miss Judith Scanlan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Highlander 2
This movie is excellent because of the ambiance and the fell is somewhat the same as blade runner in cinematography. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Unicron
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Arrived on time, exactly as stated. No complaints as I got what I wanted and arrived on time. Highlander 2 is not as good as the first one, but is still good
Published 16 months ago by james turnbull
5.0 out of 5 stars
There can be only....errmm..... aww nuts, lets just make 'em aliens,...
I did not watch the renegade version (director's cut) but this theatrical version which has been dubbed ONE OF THE WORST SEQUELS EVER! Read more
Published 23 months ago by MetropolitanJ
2.0 out of 5 stars
Somehow better the first time around
When this film was released on video I rented it,at the time I thought the film was quite good hence my reason for buying it recently some 20 years later for a few quid. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2011 by Silver76
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