Review of Highlander (1986) by Andrew S — 15 Jun 2011
Five Fun Highlander Facts (24 years on):
1) Russell Mulcahy is not the creative visionary I thought he was when I was 13. But then, who is?
2) Plot-wise, action-wise, character-wise: there is a whole lot in this film that just makes no sense. That first fight scene? What the hell! He's here, no he's over here, no wait, he's over there now and the other guy is doing backflips down the length of the carpark and WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON???
3) Clancy Brown is the best growly, metal-god movie villain ever. Just sayin'.
4) It's terrible. No really, it's terrible. Can't be defended. Terrible.
5) I fucking love it. Can't help it. It's like a criminal brother who I'm helping hide from the law. Oh sure, I don't approve of the things he's done, but I love him anyway because he used to tell me cool stories when we were kids. And he'll probably end up stealing my car, along with the money my kids were saving for new bikes, but shit, I'll still love him, because that's what brothers do. Well you, Highlander, you are that brother. C'mere, ya big lug!
This review of Highlander (1986) was written by Andrew S on 15 Jun 2011.
Highlander has generally received positive reviews.
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