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Special Features
• Deleted Scenes
• Audio Commentary with Director Russell Mulcahy
• English/French/Spanish Subtitles
• Audio Commentary with Director Russell Mulcahy
• English/French/Spanish Subtitles
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This 1986 fantasy/action thriller has since spawned two sequels, a popular syndicated TV series, numerous comic-book spinoffs, and a loyal (if somewhat oddly obsessive) following of fans. Directed by music video veteran Russell Mulcahy (which explains the dizzying camera work), the original theatrical release made hash of an intriguing story about an "Immortal" from 16th-century Scotland (Christopher Lambert) who time-leaps to modern-day America with his archenemy (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. Dazzling, energetic, and altogether confusing in its original form, the film has since been released on video, laserdisc, and DVD in this revised widescreen "director's cut," with additional footage, director and producers' commentary, a photo and artwork archive, the original trailer, and an official time line of the film's evolution from script to screen. A must for Highlander fans ... and you know who you are! --Jeff Shannon
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Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery star in the epic tale of immortality that launched one of the most beloved action-adventure series in film and TV history. After Scottish clansman Connor MacLeod (Lambert) discovers his true identity as a member of a legion of immortals, he embarks on a legendary journey spanning continents and centuries, eventually landing in modern-day New York City. Connor faces his ultimate test when other immortals begin to appear in the city, leading to a titanic showdown where only one can claim victory. Directed by Russell Mulcahy and featuring a soundtrack by Queen, this is the modern classic that has attracted millions of warrior fans worldwide. This is HIGHLANDER!
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just watched this on my old Laser Disc from the early 1990s this weekend. Tonight I watched the Blu-Ray Director's Cut 2010 version!
Generally I hate director's cuts. I want the theatrical version, and I want the director to stick a fork in it and call it done. But this is the exception.
Technically, they did a GREAT JOB lifting this copy from the master.
How can you tell? Because you can tell its stunt doubles and not Lambert or Connery fighting on the cliffs in the Scottish Highlands! The resolution is that good.
Its much brighter than the other versions as well. Two full F-Stops brighter would be my guess.
Also, we Americans finally get a few important deleted scenes that I saw many years ago while in Europe that help tie the story together. For those who haven't seen it, lets just say the phrase "Hey, it's a kind of magic" will now make sense. You also will no longer need say "So how did the Kurgan know Brenda was his girl friend and just show up at her door step?"
They did a great job on the sound too.
Generally I hate director's cuts. I want the theatrical version, and I want the director to stick a fork in it and call it done. But this is the exception.
Technically, they did a GREAT JOB lifting this copy from the master.
How can you tell? Because you can tell its stunt doubles and not Lambert or Connery fighting on the cliffs in the Scottish Highlands! The resolution is that good.
Its much brighter than the other versions as well. Two full F-Stops brighter would be my guess.
Also, we Americans finally get a few important deleted scenes that I saw many years ago while in Europe that help tie the story together. For those who haven't seen it, lets just say the phrase "Hey, it's a kind of magic" will now make sense. You also will no longer need say "So how did the Kurgan know Brenda was his girl friend and just show up at her door step?"
They did a great job on the sound too.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I bought this Blu-Ray Disc with much apprehension as I was very disappointed with the Special Edition DVD. I am glad to say that the Blu-Ray did not disappoint in the least. The colors are all rich and vibrant. The scenes are very clear for the most part, every so often a scene is a little "grainy" but not enought to affect the pure enjoyment of watching this classic movie that is finally on Blu-Ray. It actually felt like I was watching this movie for the first time, a big accomplishment as I have watched Highlander many, many times. The sound quality is also excellent. This Disc plays fine in my Blu-Ray player in America.
78 of 93 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew
Format:DVD
This movie is a real gem. I don't really understand why critics were so hard on it, much less do I understand why a few people here are insulting the movie itself (I know the DVD transfer was bad, so I relate to those people) or why the movie was so cheap, then again, the quality of the transfer of this movie would explain it. But this movie is excellent in all aspects. It's unique, and it unfortunately has had its glory destroyed by lousy sequels and TERRIBLE TV shows.
In terms of the acting, contrary to what other people claim here, Christopher Lambert's performance is first rate, and I think it a shame that he has subsequently appeared mostly in bad 1 1/2 star flicks and hasn't since had a real breakthrough in movies. Sean Connery adds real style to the movie with his acting, but it's a shame that he's in there for such a short time. Clancy Brown is as sinister as ever as Kurgan.
The visuals and effects are great by any standard and the swordfighting scenes are excellent
And WHO could possibly diss the rocking musical score by Queen? With such a strong opening theme ("Princes of the Universe") a truly emotional ballad ("Who Wants to Live Forever") and their smash hit single ("A Kind of Magic") just to name a few, you can't go wrong. If you learned about this movie just by being a Queen fan, and first watched the movie out of interest in their score (my situation), you're in for a real treat.
To fans of this movie who were disappointed by the latest transfer, My only suggestion is to wait a while for the Highlander Immortal Edition which will be released April 16, 2002. It promises better sound and picture quality, the uncensored Director's Cut, Commentary, and plenty of Queen material including music videos to their songs from this movie which are musical and visual masterpieces (I've seen them). Plus it's in anamorphic widescreen format, and anamorphic seems like a good way to go especially for a movie like this.
In any case, this movie is a winner and magic in it's strongest form. There can be only one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Another of my all time favorite movies. It's quite silly in many ways but that's a lot of it's charm. This Blu-ray directors cut is a great addition to my movie collection.
Published 3 days ago by kenben
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
It will inspire you to watch all three and regret the last two! Cult classic, Queen sound track, well worth the time even though it is a couple decades behind today's techy movies.
Published 3 days ago by c and j
5.0 out of 5 stars
An old Favorite
It was nice to get this on DVD. I used to have it on VHS, but no longer can play VHS.
Published 11 days ago by Frank Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the greatest film ever man
this film has it all from Scots in the highlands fighting it out in kilts to men with swords killing each other in the streets of new york city to nazis being killed during the... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Insanedread
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highlander... at last.
When the world shifted to dvd, I bought a copy of Highlander to replace my old VHS tape. The dvd was terrible... fuzzy and poorly mastered, so I took it back and bought another. Read more
Published 25 days ago by John Scott
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
It was okay, I still don't understand why "there can be only one". Seemed rather brutal at times. I guess I was expecting something more or something besides what I got. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Laughsalot
5.0 out of 5 stars
An oldy but goody
I remember this movie from my teen years and love it then cause of the special effects and unique story line. Wow has the special improved since then.
Published 1 month ago by Talisman
3.0 out of 5 stars
The show is much better than this movie
For starters, the story is very cheesy to begin with and made more out of in the shows of the same name than this movie. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ashwin Bihari
3.0 out of 5 stars
Esta "bien".
Compré esta película en honor a mi adolescencia.
Hace mucho no veía la película , así que solo tenía un vago recuerdo de ella pero... Read more
Hace mucho no veía la película , así que solo tenía un vago recuerdo de ella pero... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vino Nuevo
4.0 out of 5 stars
always good
this is the first and still the best of th e highlander's can watch over and over and still good
Published 1 month ago by kzin
