Review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) by Mat N — 10 Oct 2007

There can be only one! But wait, now there's more, and Connery's back, and lets throw out the fantasy and try to make it sci-fi.

This review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was written by Mat N on 10 Oct 2007.

Highlander II: The Quickening has generally received negative reviews.

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