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Adrian Paul, Alexandra Van Der Noot, Stan Kirsch, Christopher Lambert, Wendell Wright ... see more see more... , Richard Moll , Vanity

This theatrical sci-fi action tale is actually the first in a series of direct-to-video features derived from re-edited episodes of the syndicated television show Highlander (1992-1997). Adrian Paul s... read more read more...tars as Duncan "Mac" MacLeod, kin of Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert), the main character from three previous Highlander features. The MacLeods are two of a race of Immortals, destined to wander the planet forever, capable of dying only by beheading and battling with swords of those of their ilk that have gone evil. Connor appears to help Mac battle Slan (Richard Moll), a fellow Immortal gone wrong, but Slan gets the best of Connor, hurling him from a bridge, leaving Mac to finish Slan off. Months later, Mac becomes involved with another Immortal, Reinhardt (Christopher Ohrt), and his girlfriend Rebecca (Vanity). Believing Reinhardt dead at Mac's hands, Rebecca seeks vengeance for her lover's death, but Mac discovers that Reinhardt, still alive, is manipulating them both. This revelation leads to a final showdown between Mac and Reinhardt. Highlander: The Gathering (1993) also introduced some of the TV series' regulars, including Mac's best friend Richie (Stan Kirsch) and girlfriend Tessa (Alexandra Van Der Noot). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: June 16, 1998

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  • October 22, 2008
    Ignoring the events of "Highlander 2," this film picks up 9 yrs after the first. We find MacLeod living with his adoptive son in Morocco and satisfied that he is the last immortal and has the coveted "Prize." Soon he receives a cognition that more immortals are alive (revived fro... read morem "death" by an archaeological dig) and packs for NYC for a duel with the evil sorcerer immortal Kane.

    Made while the TV show was at its peak, this film benefits from the influence of its narrative and production style that had been refined over the years. Most of the characters and their relationships (especially the love interests) are thin and underdeveloped. The movie relies heavily on nostalgia for the 1st film for the impact of its emotional scenes. It also mirrors it's story to the point of being a near remake. The police hunt subplot simply drops out of the picture near the end and the villains are too silly to be threatening. The special f/x are enjoyable but underused (Kane barely uses his illusions during fights.)

    Still, the deja vu, and pretension and trickery themes are well handled (though not explored as much as they could have been). Lambert is as appropriately melancholy and good humored as in previous entries, Van Peeples is clearly having fun with his deliciously devilish over the top performance exploiting every villainous cliché in the book, Unger is soild in her role and quite beautiful (even more so in the obligatory sex scene, of course), and Mako's dignified presence is, of course, a welcome addition to the "Highlander" saga. The special f/x were good for its time and are still fairly impressive today.

    Overall, a competent production and a mildly entertaining, if rehashed, film with some interesting ideas that were not fully realized. This is the best of the sequels
  • August 3, 2008
    The third entry in the series has no discernible plot and suffers greatly from the absence of Sean Connery as the Highlander's mentor.
  • January 16, 2007
    We go back to the original premise but it takes on a new level of "What the..."
  • January 9, 2007
    Another feeble sequel to Highlander that again ignores it's own rules. Tries to recapture the magic of the original, and fails miserably.
  • January 4, 2007
    Just when you thought it couldn't possibly be any worse than Highlander II... Logic takes a vacation in part three of the increasingly-mind-numbing Highlander series. Van Peebles is frozen in the 14th century (or thereabouts) and thaws out in the 20th. Macleod is no longer "on... read morely one" (though since Van Peebles wasn't actually DEAD all this time, one wonders how Macleod got the prize in the first place), and has to do battle with Van Peebles -- who, for some reason, knows how to drive a car and use a FAX machine. Brilliant. It just doesn't get any dumber than this... at least until Highlander: Endgame.
  • September 14, 2008
    Couldn't leave well enough alone. Marginally better than the second movie.. which is an abomination to the Highlander mythos.
  • August 4, 2008
    *sighs* Why do franchises ALWAYS do this? The first and/or second tend to be good and the rest usually aren't. Don't these people LEARN?
  • May 23, 2008
    i loved the highlander movies, i have a couple of them, some were kind of confusing, i really liked the series with adrian paul too!! this one was pretty good, a little corny at times, but not bad when you're a highlander fan...there can be only one...
  • February 24, 2008
    I thought this was a good final film to the series with Chris Lambert. The antagonist was definitely -- evil!
  • January 12, 2008
    I love the orginal Higlander as it's my all time Faviorte, but this one SUCKED!! What were they thinking.

Critic Reviews


Derek Elley
July 22, 2008
Derek Elley, Variety

An unbelievably trashy meltdown of the tartan warrior franchise. Full Review

Stephen Holden
May 20, 2003
Stephen Holden, New York Times

How could an action-adventure film that cost $34 million, most of which clearly went into pyrotechnics, computerized special effects and scenic locations, end up looking cheap, silly and lifeless? Full Review

Richard Harrington
January 1, 2000
Richard Harrington, Washington Post

As for Van Peebles, he's quite the ridiculous sight and sound. Full Review

Peter Stack
January 1, 2000
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

Mostly the film morphs into a block of dullness. Full Review

August 3, 2009
Empire Magazine

Lame, but in a good way. Full Review

February 9, 2006
Time Out

Lambert is as uncharismatic as ever, while Van Peebles is as frightening as a wrestler in mock angry mood, and just as ridiculous. Full Review

Alex Sandell
April 14, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

This has got to be the worst franchise every created.

Clint Morris
September 17, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

There should have been only one!

Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

How tough could it be to make a "Highlander" that makes sense?

Dragan Antulov
October 19, 2001
Dragan Antulov, rec.arts.movies.reviews

One of those uninspired films that gave sequels such a bad name.

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