Highlander - Endgame

Highlander - Endgame

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Movie Review: If ther can be only one....
Summary: 5 Stars

It is difficult to compare this film with the first film. The original Highlander was a standalone film, made before the knowledge that its popularity would merit so many spin-offs. This is a film made at the end of the film's successful franchise, capping a universe that has lasted for over ten years. Therefore, I find it difficult to review the film in standalone fashion. Make no mistake: This is a film FOR "Highlander" fans BY Highlander fans. This isn't necessarily a bad thing; indeed, try to watch a Star Trek movie without any understanding of previous film or television entries and you'll be utterly confused. This film is the same way. It unites the Highlander of the films, Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) and the Highlander from the TV show, Duncan MacLeod (Adrian Paul) for the first film since the first episode of the series.

They are pitted against an ancient evil named Jacob Kell (Bruce Payne) and his companion, Faith (Lisa Barbuscia). The former is seeking revenge against Connor, while the latter is out to get Duncan. Therefore, since neither one of the Highlanders can defeat them alone, they must tag team against the to evil immortals if they want to keep the evil from destroying the world.

As I said, this is a film strictly for Highlander fans. Anyone else trying to watch it will be confused and bored. As a film fan, I will confess that Highlander is a brilliant piece of work, and hence, I am a fan of it. Therefore, I found Highlander: Endgame enjoyable, though I feel that some of the character development was a little underdone. A few of the villainous henchmen I would have liked to have seen more work done on. I also would have liked to have seen more development between the two MacLeods. In the franchise, it is explained that Connor, about one hundred years older than Duncan, trained him in the ways of the Immortals. From this mentor/student relationship, a deep friendship formed that made the two like brothers. As a fan, I knew this, so a scene towards the end of the film which I won't give away for those who haven't seen it reaches its peak as very touching and significant. Someone unfamiliar with the series might find it a tad confusing. (Fans will also find welcoming some familiar faces from both the first film and the TV show, but I won't give away any of their cameos either.)

Despite these shortcomings, however, the film itself is quite good. The well-choreographed action scenes alone are worth the price of the dvd, and both Lambert and Paul deliver performances that are so powerful...so sincere and moving...that even a non-fan will be touched by their delivery. Truly, these are two of the finest performances of the year. The use of scenery is also Oscar-worthy, with good Scottish/Irish tunes to back them up.

Summing it all up, this is the perfect ending to a nearly thirteen-year franchise, and all Highlander fans should drop what they're doing and flock to go buy it. I applaud the writers and the director for their effort here, but most of all, I applaud Christopher Lambert and Adrian Paul for their masterful performances. Having been tackling their roles for years, they've got the part nailed, and their presentations here pay the ultimate tribute to a fantasy franchise that has reached epic proportions. If there can be only one, this film is the right one!

Summary of Highlander - Endgame