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Highlander II: The Quickening
1991 100 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★4.1
Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Director: Russell Mulcahy
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Description
The Prize has been won. Connor MacLeod is mortal... Now an old man on the verge of death, memories of his past on the planet Zeist resurface, where a vengeful enemy, General Katana, plots to destroy him once and for all.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$15.56M
Worldwide:
$15.56M
Starring
Christopher Lambert
Actor
Sean Connery
Actor
Virginia Madsen
Actor
Key opinion
Highlander II: The Quickening is widely regarded as a disastrous, incoherent follow-up that alienates fans by contradicting the established lore of its predecessor. While some viewers find entertainment value in the over-the-top performances and visual spectacle, the consensus holds that it fails to capture the original's thematic depth and magic.
| Screenplay | The narrative fundamentally damages the franchise by contradicting the original film's established lore, specifically through the illogical resurrection of characters and the recontextualization of immortals as aliens. | |
| Originality | The film attempts a jarring genre shift from fantasy to a chaotic blend of cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic sci-fi that lacks a cohesive vision. | |
| Score | The absence of the iconic Queen soundtrack significantly diminishes the film's impact, as the new score fails to replicate the emotional resonance of the first entry. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided; while some critics find Lambert and Connery uninspired or parodying themselves, others argue their star power remains the only factor keeping the film watchable. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as brisk and energetic by some who enjoy the relentless movement, while others find the film's narrative incoherence and lack of pauses frustrating. |