Review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) by Jim G — 20 Jun 2009

There can only be one! OK, this is Highlander 2, but still, there can only be one!

This review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was written by Jim G on 20 Jun 2009.

Highlander II: The Quickening has generally received negative reviews.

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