Review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) by Arschel M — 30 Sep 2007

A few interesting ideas (had part 1 not ended like it had). But other than that, nothing to really write home about.

This review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was written by Arschel M on 30 Sep 2007.

Highlander II: The Quickening has generally received negative reviews.

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