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Ever since the first film, no writer has been able (or bothered) to follow the continuity it established. The second film (The Quickening) is considered forgettably apocryphal, with only the third (The Sorcerer) making some sort of vague chronological sense. Then the TV series began in 1992 (starring Paul) and created its own rules and timeline. Skip over a further TV spin-off and even an animated series, and we now have Endgame, which flips between present-day New York, 16th-century Scotland and various times in-between, with none of it even attempting to tie-in with anything that has gone before.
But if you can get past its basic inconsistencies, it's fun to see an aging Lambert in a kilt, still wielding that sword. The new baddies are pretty cool too, though, more importantly, the film proves conclusively that the original legend "There can be only one" was a complete lie. Heads will roll again. --Paul Tonks
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There is a knowledge of the series required to really understand and appriciate this film, as people like joe dawson and methos are not really introduced, and if your not familiar with the series, then you won't know who the hell they are.
If you are a fan of the series as i am, then you will love this film, it's a must see. It has some great emotion, and great fight sequences, it will make you cry and cheer.
For non-series fans however, i would rate this film as two stars. If you havent seen the series, you probably wouldn't know whats going on.
The acting is superb with some great performances from Lambert, Paul and Donnie Yen. The camerawork is also very cleverly worked as are the special effects. It is obvious that a lot of time was spent on producing this film.
The reason for this film is to bring to an end Christopher Lambert's reign as the Highlander, and pave the way for Adrian Paul to carry the torch. As with the first film we see the timeline flicking from present day to previous chapters in the life of Connor and Duncan McLeod. The film shows us how Duncan was found by Connor, and also explains how people 'become' immortal. This useful as the film does explain one or two loose-ends from the original.
Unfortunately, I think that a lot of the romance of the first film has gone, with the current directors preferring instead to make the film more action based and a lot 'darker' than the original. The film, however, is still great and a definate must see.
Incidentally it is nice to see a proper title for this latest offering, numbering films is distinctly unimaginative and imagination is something that Endgame has plenty of, there is romance, pathos, danger and spectacle all served up with a cetain amount of panache and style. Much of the panache comes from both Adrian Paul and Christopher Lambert who make these characters believable. Christopher Lambert makes a fine fist of displaying the down side of immortality, the unending loss of friends and lovers, mortal and immortal, his decision on how best to defeat Kell is beautifully and convincingly portrayed. As is Adrian Paul's performance as a somewhat tortured Duncan, tormented by the memory of Kate/Faith and the mistake he made regarding her. The appearances of Peter Wingfield and Jim Byrnes as Methos and Dawson whilst integral to the plot were far too brief. (The writer's obvious assumtion that the viewer(s) would know who they were and why they would take such risks to help Duncan could and probably should backfire on them). Kell played by Bruce Payne, is a mesmerising and convincing villain and a worthy opponent of both Highlanders. Lisa Barbuscia as Kate/Faith is a good actress and a strong female presence who plays her role with gusto.
... Read more ›One to be avoided
The combination of Adrian Paul and Christopher Lambert was awesome. I'd have given this 5 stars but the lead lady was totally wrong for the part. Awful!... Read more
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