- Actors: Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, Sean Connery, Beatie Edney
- Directors: Russell Mulcahy
- Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
- Language English, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
- DVD Release Date: 16 April 2002
- Run Time: 116 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005RYL9
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 72,077 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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This 1986 fantasy/action thriller has since spawned two sequels, a TV series, numerous comic-book spin-offs, and a loyal (if somewhat oddly obsessive) following of fans. Directed by music-video veteran Russell Mulcahy (which explains the dizzying camera work and soundtrack contributions from Queen), the original theatrical release made a hash of an intriguing story about an "Immortal" from 16th-century Scotland (Christopher Lambert) who time-leaps to modern-day America with his arch-enemy (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. Highlander is dazzling, energetic and altogether confusing. --Jeff Shannon
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
DISSAPOINTING RE-RELEASE OF A CLASSIC.,
This review is from: Highlander [DVD] (DVD)
Being a Historian and a film buff i have quite a soft spot for this film.Highlander is indeed a great picture and fits in quite comfortably with the likes of Bladerunner, The Terminator, and Alien as a retro classic. Whoever oversaw the DVD release of Highlander did not however, share these sentiments. What we have here is essentially the VHS edition pressed onto disk. There is no discernable improvement with the picture and sound quality, no commentary, no worthwhile extra's save an interveiw with Christopher Lambert....in French!, and worst of all, the 15 minutes of film that were brutally hacked off in the editing process are still missing. That said, Highlander is still a good purchace, and if by some miracle the film gets the attention it deserves and is blessed with a ' directors cut ' , add two stars.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unique and underapreciated,
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This review is from: Highlander [DVD] (DVD)
I thought that the way in which the director transitions from modern day (well 1985) New York to the Highlands of Scotland in the 16th Centruy was done particularly well. The flashbacks give you real understanding, at the time you need them so that there are questions to be answered, but so that you are not left in confusion. You gain a real feeling and understanding for Connor Macleod's life. And his character is developed as well as you could hope for a mainstream film of 1985. In fact, better. Christopher Lambert does amazingly well at pulling off a Scottish accent, especially taking into account that he could not speak English at all before beginning this film. This is an original and unique film that has unfortunately been destroyed through many a terrible spin off. If you try to ignore and forget that there is anything but Highlander 1, the original, then this film should be remembered. It is one of a kind, covering the genres of action, love, pain and questions if we could truly deal with living forever. It's definately worth watching. Like I said...just my humble opinion
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film - Shame About The Sound,
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This review is from: Highlander [DVD] (DVD)
What more can I say. The film is great - One of the best from the 80s. If you have seen it you know what I mean. If you haven't seen it add it to you shopping basket NOW.Now onto the sound. If you have a DD 5.1 system don't buy this film for the sound. It has been converted from Stereo but not very well. The sub does hardly any work at all. A shame as there are some great opportunities in the film with all of the sword fights and explosions. Summary - Great film but don't expect any DD 5.1 kind of magic.
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