Review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) by Sean W — 07 Mar 2008

Completely incoherent, but the hoverboard scene was cool and Sean Connery watching the flight safety video was HILARIOUS.

This review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was written by Sean W on 07 Mar 2008.

Highlander II: The Quickening has generally received negative reviews.

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