Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
Highlander is a genuinely singular film — its blend of centuries-spanning immortal mythology, glam-rock Queen soundtrack, Scotland-to-New York temporal leaps, and sword-and-sorcery dark fantasy gives it an utterly distinctive identity that few films replicate. The concept and execution are bold and original enough to earn a high Novelty score. Cinematography captures both the sweeping Highland vistas and neon-drenched 80s New York with real flair. The plot, while imaginative, suffers from uneven pacing and some narrative convolution around the Gathering. Acting is mixed — Christophe Lambert is charismatic but wooden at times, Sean Connery is fun but barely Scottish as a Spaniard, while Clancy Brown's Kurgan is a genuinely menacing highlight. The ending delivers satisfying mythological closure but feels slightly rushed given the buildup.