Highlander (Wide Screen)

Advantages: Great film
Disadvantages: none

...kings’ although for any non highlander fans it is more likely to be ‘Scaramouch, Scaramouch will you do the fandango’ There is something about Freddy‘s voice that completes the theatrical, dramatic atmosphere of the whole film. This worked both ways as Christophe Lambert does turn up in the video of the song with his sword to do battle with Mr Mercury. Other highlights include the ballad ‘Who wants to live forever’ and of course ‘It’s a kind of magic’ ...
...story, it is the original Highlander and by far the best, not least because I honestly believe they sacked the continuity man at some point along the way with the other 3. Does good prevail, does Connor win the prize and does he ever find happiness? If you’re over 15 then go get the film (Amazon price £6.97 for the DVD) to find out. Thank you for reading. ... Read review

Advantages: Great acting, storyline and scenes
Disadvantages: Special effects

Highlander was a hit in the eighties and still is a favourite to many people. It has been said to be one of the top films to see even 20 years on. The film was made in 1986 and is still a must see film. Russell Mulcahy directed the film Highlander as well as the second Highlander film. He was born in 23rd June 1953 in Australia. He has also directed the TV series "Queer as Folk". He has also directed many music videos over the years for artists ...
...Connor MacLeod is a Scottish highlander born into the MacLeod clan. They battle against rival clans, which happened a lot in this period in the harsh days in Scotland. Connor soon discovers he is immortal and will come in connect with many other immortals over the next hundreds of years to succeed by getting the best reward ever. The main baddie is The Kurgen who will do anything for this prize in his own vicious way. Connor will need to face The ... Read review

Advantages: A Truely Captivating Movie
Disadvantages: Bonus Features Are A Little Lacking

Connor MacLeod is a clansman living in the Scottish Highlands in the sixteenth century. After surviving what should have been a fatal wound at the hands of a mysterious foreigner during a battle between clans, Connor is banished from his clan under the belief that he is possessed by demons. Living alone in the highlands he is one day found by Juan Villa-Lobos Ramirez, a servant of the king of Spain, who explains to MacLeod that he is immortal, capable ...
...mentor's him in preparation for this future trying to win 'The Prize' - to be the sole surviving immortal, because, in the end, "there can be only one". Made in 1985, the movie stars Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod and Sean Connery as Ramirez. The two actors have a good on screen repore and their exchanges come across as genuine and believable. The relationship of mentor/student is very well played. Clancy Brown plays an excellent role as ... Read review

Advantages: Decent storyline, imaginative, good soundtrack
Disadvantages: Special effects are sadly lacking

...a big fan of the Highlander movies, and as a treat I decided to get him the original film on DVD from Amazon with some vouchers that I had earned through taking surveys. If memory serves me correctly I paid somewhere in the region of £4.97, although I would always recommend that you shop around as there are always bargains to be had if you know where to look. I have to admit to having an ulterior motive for buying the DVD. I will watch absolutely ...
...Run Time - 116 minutes Rating - 15 (some violence and sex) Languages - English, Italian, Spanish Subtitles - French, Dutch Extra Features - Trailer, Photo/Poster Albums, Chapter Search, Filmographies ***Cast*** Christopher Lambert - Connor MacLeod Sean Connery - Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez Clancy Brown - The Kurgan James Cosmo - Angus MacLeod Roxanne Hart - Brenda Wyatt Beatie Edney - Heather MacLeod ***Synopsis*** Connor MacLeod ... Read review

Advantages: great action and a good story
Disadvantages: does slow down in places

Director: Russell Mulcahy. Producers: Peter S. Davies William N. Panzer and E.C. Monell Writers: Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood and Larry Ferguson. Stars: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart. Soundtrack by Queen. Released in 1986 this film was classed as a action/fantasy and filmed in some fantastically beautiful locations. **THE PLOT** *MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS** In the beginning of the film the viewer is taken into ...
...was born. Taking you through his first battle where he meets another of 'his kind' who seriously injures MacLeod, but somehow MacLeod manages to survive to the astonishment of his clansmen, who brand him a witch and banish him from his clan. We follow MacLeod through his life, his marriage in 1540 to Heather (played by Beatie Edney), his meetings with other 'Immortals', like his friend Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobo's Ramirez (played by Sean Connery). ... Read review