Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Adrian Paul | ... | Duncan MacLeod | |
Christopher Lambert | ... | Connor MacLeod | |
Bruce Payne | ... | Jacob Kell | |
Lisa Barbuscia | ... | Kate MacLeod / Faith | |
Donnie Yen | ... | Jin Ke | |
Jim Byrnes | ... | Joe Dawson | |
Peter Wingfield | ... | Methos | |
Damon Dash | ... | Carlos | |
Beatie Edney | ... | Heather MacLeod | |
Sheila Gish | ... | Rachel Ellenstein | |
Oris Erhuero | ... | Winston | |
Ian Paul Cassidy | ... | Cracker Bob | |
Adam Copeland | ... | Lachlan (as Edge) | |
Mihnea Trusca | ... | Villager | |
June Watson | ... | Caiolin MacLeod |
When Connor MacLeod sees his old friend Rachel die in an explosion, he's had it with his immortal life and the endless pain it brings him and those he loves. He locks himself inside the Sanctuary, a Watcher-organized retreat stationed on holy ground, where immortals who are tired of the game can go to forever escape it, as well as to ensure that The Prize never falls into the wrong hands. But when an old enemy, Jacob Kell, and his posse of assassins attack the Sanctuary and kill everyone there but Connor, he is forced out into the open and into battle. Kell and Connor were friends once, and knew each other back when Connor was cast from Glenfinnan; he returned when news came that his mother was to be burned at the stake, and in the attempt to free her, Kell was killed by none other than Connor himself, and became an immortal, bitter with hate, and devoted to making Connor's life a living hell. In the present day, Connor's kinsman Duncan MacLeod is attacked by Kell's posse, including ... Written by Hammer2Fall
I have seen all the movies, and every episode of the acclaimed series. I saw it at the theater and have it on DVD. They were able to blend both the series and the movies together pretty well. The ending on the DVD is better than the theater ending. Though I felt they could have went into a bit more detail. A few important scenes were cut, buy or rent the DVD and you'll see what I'm talking about. The plot and story line are well put together, it made me think and question life in general.
Adrian Pual really shines and gets to show his skill. He is a great martial artist and does help with setting up the fight scenes. Donnie Yen is awesome and is a good match for Adrian. Chris Lambert does a good job, he is the original Highlander. You can see his age showing through, like the rest of us he is only mortal, it happens.
If you are a fan of the series you may be a little saddened with the small parts Methos and Joe(Peter Wingfield and Jim Byrnes) got. I would have liked to see Methos come to life, maybe even a fight scene with one of Kells' followers. Joe has some screen time, but more would have added that much more to the story.
All in all, I love this movie. Even with its faults, hey were only mortals!