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Highlander is perhaps the definitive modern-day, non-horror fantasy adventure. The use of flashbacks within the story is perhaps not unique, but the concept sees its full fruition here. Such integral "flashback storytelling" would later be borrowed by many movies and TV shows (the Highlander series itself, Forever Knight, and Outlaws among the latter). Everyone is well cast, from the major roles (Lambert, Brown, Connery, Hart, and North) to the minor roles (Peter Diamond, Hugh Quarshie, Sheila Gish, and Christopher Malcolm, among others). Of necessity, must be seen in the Director's Cut version. Various web sites also have the further "missing scenes," including the Kurgan's battle with Immortal Yung Dol Kim, and Kastagir and MacLeod actually having that party they mention.

Highlander is about Connor MacLeod, a 18th century Scottish noblemen that discovers that he's immortal. To divulge any more would spoil the fun. Highlander is a quintessential 80's fantasy movie that has a great Queens soundtrack and great cinematography. There's also a great villainous performance from Clancy Brown as The Kurgan. Sean Connery is also good in a supporting role as MacLeod's mentor.

This one was (and is) rightfully considered an epic fantasy movie. A fine idea, some epic battle scenes, great production value and great acting. To the day one of those movies I will never forget. Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery are a fine team in this one. Great fantasy this is, if you don't know it yet, put it on your list. The only weakness of Highlander are all those rather bad movies added to the franchise.