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The best sequel yet, but still isn't a good film.
by TomB (movies profile)
Jan 2, 2007
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4 people found this review helpful
Second to the original film, "Highlander: Endgame" is the most popular and biggest hit in the "Highlander" movie series. Part of this was, no doubt, the fact that the star of the "Highlander" films, Christopher Lambert, was united with the star of the "Highlander" series, Adrian Paul.
The story involves immortal Duncan MacLeod (Paul) investigating the disappearance of his friend, mentor, and kinsman, Connor MacLeod (Lambert). Along the way he meets up with his ex-wife, Kate (Lisa Barbuscia). When Connor is finally discovered, the two must unite to battle an immortal no one can destroy alone - yet in the end, there can be only one.
First of all, let me say that this film will make much more sense and be more enjoyable for "Highlander" fans. Had I not been a fan, I think I would've completely ignored the film.
The cast is good. Adrian Paul is great; it's nice to see Joe Dawson (Jim Byrnes) and Methos (Peter Wingfield) turn up as well, although in dastardly short performances. Bruce Payne as Kell is okay, but nowhere near the best of the "Highlander" villains; Barbuscia is fine in an unbelievable role. Christopher Lambert's performance is good, but the way the character is depicted - suicidal, old, feeble, insanely depressed - is horrible.
Douglas Aarniokoski's direction is fine, with a very nice score by Nick Glennie-Smith and Stephen Graziano. It's great to have "Bonny Portmore" back as well.
The film has two major problems. First of all, the movie plays out much more like one of the episodes of the "Highlander" TV series than a motion picture. Second, the film is a major disappointment. The potential for this film was enormous, and yet it wastes almost all of it. It is a very dark, gloomy picture.
In closing, "Highlander: Endgame" is enjoyable, but nowhere near as good as it could be. As far as the "Highlander" films go, the rule still applies: in the end, there can be only one. |
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