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Highlander [1985]
 
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Highlander [1985]
DVD ~ Sean Connery
4.3 out of 5 stars 38 customer reviews (38 customer reviews)
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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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DVD Special Features:

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Chapter Search
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Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Subtitles: French, Dutch

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars DISSAPOINTING RE-RELEASE OF A CLASSIC., 7 Jul 2004
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.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and underapreciated, 6 Oct 2002
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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

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Film - Shame About The Sound, 9 Dec 2001
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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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2.0 out of 5 stars Should be left in the 80's
I remember this film with nostalgia, it was one of the first action films I saw when I was a kid, and the plot it intriguing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sandman

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent 80s cult classic.
The Highlander franchise is one of those that can easily slip without being seen these days, after several comeback attempts, spin offs, two television outings and an animated... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Owen A. Manby

5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLANDER I'm Connor Mac Cloud of the Clan Mac Cloud
Highlander a unique film . A Highland warrior Connor Mac Cloud of the Clan Mac Cloud who cannot die. Highly evocative the Scottish scene shots. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Steveclark

1.0 out of 5 stars save your money
i found this film for one ninety nine, and thats about as much as its worth...you know how some 80s movies stand the test of time...well this one doesn't... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Ms. Holly R. Hughes

3.0 out of 5 stars Top Class highland fun
I would say this Highlander is the best of all the series. My firm believe is they should of left this as a one off. Some movies today work with sequels this one did not. Read more
Published on 13 April 2006 by G. A. Collins