*Highlander* (1986) IS PURE MAGIC! | Movie Reaction | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!! | First Time Watching
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Highlander (1986)
"The sensation you're feeling is the Quickening...we are the same MacLeod. We are *BROTHERS*!"
Join Angel as she watches Highlander for the first time, starring the amazing talents of the handsome Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery...AND Clancy Brown?!? With Immortals traveling through time, the settings of Scotland and New York, plus lots of unexpected humor, love, and with music by Queen, this movie is truly magic. Also starring the beautiful Beatie Edney and Roxanne Hart, as well as James Cosmo, and directed by Russell Mulcahy.
When did you first see Highlander and where would you travel/live, if you were immortal??
**Note: The version available to me when I watched was not the director's cut, unfortunately, so I missed a couple of moments (not many!) BUT I HAVE WATCHED THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, NOW, & I'm so happy I saw those few extra parts(A flashback MacLeod has at the beginning, Fazil doing flips in the parking garage, Rachel's backstory)! Sorry for both of us that I didn't see them in the version I watched first...it would have made this epic movie even better!
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I watched Highlander on HBO MAX (theatrical cut).
The scene where Heather dies of old age is still absolutely soul crushing, till this day.
Watching the people you love die while you carry on. That is the curse of immortality.
It the curse of mortals, too...
I couldn't even watch the scene while editing without crying again..every single time I saw it. It's done really, really well, and that music just makes it perfect.
Yes; exactly. The price and pain that came with his immortality was one of the things I appreciated the most with how they showed it. Thank you so much for your comment!
@@AngelGroves It was the first time a really young me truly got that being immortal might actually be s**t!
Brian May actually wrote Who Wants to Live Forever after watching a rough cut of the movie (Queen was asked to write a song for the movie but they loved what they watched that they wanted to contribute songs for the ENTIRE movie). The story goes that Brian wrote the lyrics in the backseat of his car after he watched Heather's death in the movie.
@@AngelGroves Thank you for sharing. And thank you for keeing it real.
Heather's death has to be one of the saddest in film with that tune, always upsets me, dad had that tune at his funeral as well, miss you dad
First, thank you for your comment, sharing, and rest in peace to your father; I think that is so beautiful that was played at his funeral.
I absolutely agree, and I'm happy to know other's feel that way about her death as well. Every time I've seen that scene since this first watch (during editing, etc.), it's affected me the same.
Thanks, again, for your comment!
Wow! To have that played at your father's funeral must have been very evocative. Sorry for your loss. What an incredible song to have though. Especially the line 'And we can love forever'. Absolutely breathtaking.
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Fun fact: the origin of Highlander came from a suit of armor, as screenwriter Gregory Widen was on vacation in Scotland, and was in a museum filled with artifacts, including a restored suit of armor and asked "What if the guy who wore this was alive right now?"
This is so neat!!!!
Gregory Widen also admitted that Ridley Scott's The Duelists was a huge influence on his script. Which explains why so much of the movie feels like Ridley Scott's style. Highlander 2 would later kind of go overboard with the Blade Runner influences.
@@AngelGroves HI PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WATCH THE SEED OF CHUCKY BEEN WAITING!!!!
@@SOCFAN Thanks for letting me know. I will fit it in ASAP, since you mentioned it!! 😁
@@AngelGroves thx
I love the fact that you cried at Heather's death scene. That scene is the scene that I believe has made this movie a classic.
I've re-watched it a few times now (editing and put it on again for fun), and each time that scene affects me the most. The stag scene might have been my favorite specific scene, but the all of the scenes with Connor and Heather were absolutely my favorite part of the movie, and truly is what made it so special to me.
Thank you for your comment!
I cried at that scene, and I have watched this movie 20+ times.
Clancy's lines in this are just so awesome!
I can't believe I had never heard anyone mention this movie, let alone Clancy Brown in this movie. His character and his portrayal of it is like nothing I've ever seen! The lines are perfect. lol love it!
Not a bad performance for Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob. The tv series was also great but forget the sequels.
@@AngelGroves This was the first place I saw Clancy Brown and immediately became a fan. I saw this pretty soon after it came out and it instantly became one of my favorites.
@@AngelGroves -- Clancy Brown is actually one of the nicest actors you can meet in person.
During filming, Clancy Brown freaked everyone on the set he was so into his character. Great performance from him and Lambert. Loved your reaction. Other Christopher Lambert movies, "Knight Moves" and "The Hunted".
Kurgan is one of the greatest movie baddies ever and nobody could have played him better than Clancy Brown, perfect casting!
Favorite scene is in the church, "It's better to burn out than to fade away"
I've always wanted that skull/helmet
What's YOUR FAVORITE QUEEN SONG from the movie?? I have to go with "Who Wants To Live Forever", though a tough choice.
*Note: Mic filters are back on next video/ issues with them this one. **Note: The version available to me when I watched was not the director's cut, unfortunately, so I missed a couple of moments (not many!) BUT I HAVE WATCHED THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, NOW, & I'm so happy I saw those few extra parts(A flashback MacLeod has at the beginning, Fazil doing flips in the parking garage, Rachel's backstory)! Sorry for both of us that I didn't see them in the version I watched first...it would have made this epic movie even better. Thanks for being here and your comments!
Live version of Who Wants to Live Forever from their big Wembley show is beautiful too.
But my fave has to be Princes of the Universe. "I AM IMMORTAL, I HAVE INSIDE ME BLOOD OF KINGS! YEAH!" has often been my boast when I've won at a video game or done something oddly awesome ever since the late 80s. :D
I like that brief clip we get of Freddie singing “New York, New York” that’s never been released.
Who Wants To Live Forever
@@carn9507 The fact that they kept that for the tv show is GREAT!
Highlander also has a tv show and in the pilot only, Christopher shows up and appears in other movies that they spun off from it. Also I hope you watch Violent Night at some point. Also Stranger Things. I also forgot that the villain is Mr. Krabs from Spongebob.
The movie as a whole is so cool! But on an aside, that drunken duel always makes me crack up 😄Cheers Angel
Shoot him, sir! Shoot him!
Definitely, it really is cool!
Yes! LOL There are a quite a few moments that had me feel the same...and I wouldn't change them for anything.
Cheers Chris, thanks for the comment!
You should watch the directors cut in your own time :)
It explains about Rachel, she's not just his "secretary", she's actually his adopted daughter.
Yesss...I actually ended up watching the director's cut a day before posting this! A patron of mine on Patreon asked which version I had watched, bc they wanted to find/get their full-length copy ready to sync, and that's when I realized I had watched the theatrical one (it was the one on HBO MAX). I was already wanting to re-watch it (lol) so I found the director's cut and watched it too! I got to see his flashbacks at the beginning, Fasil doings flips in the garage, and learned about Rachel... which is the main thing I wish they hadn't left out of the theatrical cut. I already really like Rachel in this version, and the director's cut made me like her even more.
Thank you SO much for your comment!
@@AngelGroves I'm really glad you did and liked it. I love this series, it feels like a rarity when I find another who does
@@AngelGroves I strongly disagree with the OP. I have been trying without success to find a copy of the theatrical release but I don't think one exists after the old VHS tapes. Unlike many "director's cuts" which include quality lost scenes that were either cut out for time restraints or in an effort to not be given an 'R' rating, I believe that the additional Highlander footage was intentionally dropped because it is very poor and detracts from the quality of the film. Having the opponent in the 1783 duel scene shoot his own Second at the end completely ruins what was my favorite part of the movie. The rescue of Rachel as a child is so badly done that it makes me cringe. Most of all, the original mystery behind Connor and Rachel's relationship was awesome for viewers with imaginations, they obviously had a very long past and cared deeply about each other - I could picture them being romantically involved, traveling the world for years, but even centuries after Heather's death he still put up a wall and maintained just enough emotional distance to avoid being hurt like that again as Rachel grows old, "I'm not lonely, I've got everything I need right here." "Oh no you don't, you refuse to let anyone love you".
@@AngelGroves And the scene at the zoo explains how Kurgan knew how (or why) to find Brenda. And, of course, some more blasphemy during the church scene :) "Forgive me, Father, I am a worm"
I thought the WW2 scene was a part of the theatrical version.
Finally you get to see Chris Lambert and Sean Connery team up!
The villain also went on to voice Mr. Krabs. Clancy Brown is such an awesome character actor.
Also the best Lex Luthor.
Yessss, I never knew what a duo I've been missing out on! Connery and Lambert together made me so happy. Them, and then he and Heather were absolutely my favorite parts.
I had NO IDEA Clancy Brown was Mr. Krabs, until editing. I was dumbfounded, but once you realize it, you can totally hear it. So cool!
He truly is an awesome actor. :)
Thanks for your comment, and see you for the next video!
An inspired concept that, against all odds, managed to tell its story and leave its mark in a big way. Simply put, this is one the best modern science-fantasy gems to make it onto the silver screen. All praises to Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown for giving it their all in their roles, and a big hand to the cinematography and special effects work done on such a modest budget. Add to it the heartstring-tugging score by Michael Kamen and a dedicated album by Queen? -- Yes, Queen's album "A Kind of Magic" was specifically written for the film. "Highlander" is very much one of those lightning-in-a-bottle productions that just works. Sadly, that rang truer in regard to continuation as every sequel went through progressively worse and worse production issues over time rendering each finished product a seemingly messier affair than the last one. This first one is very much the best one, though you are not alone. ~ I too will always feel that the romance between Connor and Brenda in present time does seem very rushed. As presented, it comes across more like a studio requirement than a natural part of the story despite it being a central theme in the original script.
One fun fact? As an artist I have to touch on the animated effects segment towards the end. Production was actually nearing its completion when director Russel Mulcahey realized they had yet to decide on how exactly *the Prize* was going to look or be depicted. So, he dug into his connections from directing rock music videos and enlisted the aid of conceptual album and graffiti artists to animate the otherworldly final effects blowout at the conclusion of the final duel. In my opinion? It honestly makes the entire concept all the more metal. Though really? Come on... immortal warriors from across the ages gathering together to do battle until only one remains? That is a freaking fantasy metal opera synopsis if ever one existed.
* EDIT: Yes, I accidentally wrote Rachel instead of Brenda. It's actually a very common mistake I make when discussing this movie because Brenda for me is just not a memorable character. Connor's relationship with Rachel is much more interesting and nuanced to me.
Your comment is SO well stated. Thank you!! I couldn't agree more or have said it any better. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know other people feel like that about this movie. I knew people liked it and wanted me to watch it after watching Mortal Kombat, but it's not until reading your comment (and others like yours) that I realized people felt that same connection to it too and genuinely have a love for it.
The music feels like it is one with the movie, so I love that it actually was made for it by Queen and the score by Michael Kamen. Incredible.
It really was a " lightning-in-a-bottle productions that just works", as you said.
Very cool you're an artist, and that is SO awesome that is how he came up with the visual for "The Prize". I didn't know he directed rock music videos, and now that you say it, I can totally see that inspiration with that scene, and I love he got those artists to animate it! Now, THAT'S metal. Nice. I was already in a happy rock mood, because I just read Alice Cooper has the same birthday as me (saw him in concert years ago with Iron Maiden), so I'm really loving the rock facts. :)
it really is a fantasy metal opera....great description.
I should put your comment as the description for the movie. lol Love it!
Thank you so much for it!!!
Oh, cool. I might have to check out the show! Thank you for letting me know!
Sequels? There are No sequels, it has been universally accepted that the so called sequels do not exist, for if they did they would bring about the ruination of the primary film, so for all intensive purposes There is, and will only ever be, Only One.
The TV series is, honestly, the only worthy successor to the movie and that was largely helped by the cast and the writers.
@@Amaranthine1000 Russel Mulcahy even agrees with you.
The album by Queen is epic, which fits this amazing movie! Loved this movie when it came out, great reaction 👍🏼👍🏼 Ps, Didn't realise you were a Whovian!! P s. Queen also did a great sound track to 'Flash', it's also an awesome movie😁
*"Flash Gordon"
@@jean-paulaudette9246 my bad 😭 Ofcourse I only had the song in my head (aaaa aah, saviour of the universe!)
@@the_judge_8262 And that's how I knew about Queen back then. Also, one of the themes of the movie (when the birdmen attack) has been (illegally) used in an arcade video game of the time (Vanguard (not the one from the Call Of Duty franchise, obviously, we're in 1981), while the temporary invincibility bonus time) (edit : ruclips.net/video/4MwVWsHBm5g/видео.html for a walthrough)
Epic is a perfect word for both the soundtrack and movie; I couldn't agree more! Oh my gosh, yes, big Whovian here! :) I just read an article discussing Highlander and how great it is, and the author mentions how Lambert's Highlander look as Nash influenced David Tennant's long coat and sneakers look in Doctor Who. I was like, well no wonder he was giving me those vibes, even besides the time traveling aspect. haha. So cool.
Also, I LOVE that song SO much by Queen. He's for every one of us... STAND FOR EVERY ONE OF US!!
I could go on and on. I knew it was for Flash Gordon, but I've never actually seen it! I did put it on my to watch list, though, so it might have to be sooner than later if you guys think it is a good watch!
Thanks for the comment!
@@AngelGroves Ha, I didn't know that about Tennant. "Sand shoes 😛". I think you will laugh a lot at Flash Gordon and have so much fun, it is very kitsch, please do react 😍
Clancy Brown in this and Michael Ironside as “Overdog” in Spacehunter are the best villain voices of the 80’s
They both worked together in the underrated actioner "Extreme Prejudice" with Nick Nolte.
@@Madbandit77
They also worked together on Starship Troopers.
I've never heard of Spacehunter, but that just got added to my list SO fast. Thank you!
@@AngelGroves I saw Spacehunter at the cinema in Darwin as a wee sprog, but not in 3D, unfortunately. It really looked amazing up on the big screen, it's kind of a Star Wars/Mad Max pastiche. Peter Strauss, Michael Ironside, Molly Ringwald and Ernie Hudson, that's a hell of a lineup.
@@AngelGrovesmy mom thought Space Hunter was a Star Wars knock off.. My little kid brain was so not prepared for that in a theater.
"She's pretty. She looks very 80s" that's exactly my sister's reaction when we all were rewatching this movie during a family gathering. Most of us kept quoting Connery's lines with his unique accent "Many shhhcret livessh" 🤣 And of course sing along to the Queen songs.
I watched this movie countless times as a kid in the 80s. Seeing this reaction, I realize that I have forgotten how great it is. Yes it is chock full of cheese, but it is visually stunning and intelligently written. The cast deliver admirable, fully invested performances. No one is phoning it in, which is saying something since this comes from a time when fantasy was largely looked down upon by the mainstream. The effort and soul that went into this movie is inspiring.
Your comment is so beautifully written. I truly enjoyed reading it, and I couldn't agree more about this movie. Since watching, it's been on my mind a lot, along with the music. I'm so happy I've now seen it. I love you watched it in the 80s as a kid.🙂 Thank you for your comment!!
The story and the way it is told with flashbacks/-forwards is also a "one of a kind" thing. You are being kept confused until Ramirez explains it, but IIRC that part was available as clips for "movie review shows" back in the days.
The sound track is great. A lot of the songs can be found in the A Kind of Magic album.
Sadly not the OG version of the eponymous song or any of the Michael Kamen score though.
I've been waiting a good 20 years for it to be released now, you would think with its popularity that someone would make the effort to create an official release properly remastered for digital.
Likewise for the Faltermeyer score for Top Gun - how do these incredibly popular films not get the full attention for their scores?!
@@mnomadvfx 2011 rerelease has the end credits version in the bonus disc.
I thought the relationship between MacLeod and Heather perfectly depicted how immortality could easily become a curse to the one in possession of such an unfortunate gift because you would be sentenced to having to endure the loss of all those who you might develop an affection for; I would even imagine at a point the suffering that such a person might go through would eventually force a person to put up barriers in order to forsake the possibility of love if only to prevent the pain that would most assuredly follow.
EXACTLY. It's one of the things the movie depicted really well. His pain that comes with immortality. It's also one of the reasons I couldn't help but compare it to Doctor Who (and one of the reasons Doctor Who is my favorite show of all time). It shows the same thing.
Thank you for your comment; I love it!
That's exactly what Ramirez/Connery tried to teach him. That falling in love with someone is a deeper cut than any sword. With over two millennia of life he only dared to fall in love three times.
So each person has to be someone extremely special to dare to put yourself through that pain again, knowing completely well that this person is going to wither before your eyes, even if nothing tragic happens, while you yourself are cursed to carry on and remember them.
Notice how Kurgan is having the most fun in this situation because he’s only ever cared about himself… why would losing people matter to him? On top of that, he’s a total sadist who gets to kill people to win a prize, so why wouldn’t he love his situation?
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
Queen's rock version of A Kind Of Magic is my favorite song of the movie.
For me, it's got to be their rendition of New York, New York. Sad to find out they didn't record the entire thing apparently. Such a shame, it's fantastic.
Version? Please tell me you know its their song.
@@waragainstsleepx2517 Yes it is. You can find it on RUclips by typing in: A Kind Of Magic, Highlander Version.
@@shainewhite2781 no, I mean you know theirs is the original version. You didn't think it was a cover?
@@waragainstsleepx2517 no it's not a cover.
One of the funniest things about the movie is that it is a Frenchman playing a Scott, and a Scott playing an Egyptian with a Spanish name.
There are no sequels to this movie! Don't let actors, fans, or studios tell you any different!
Weird because everytime I've seen the film Rachel's backstory is always there. Had no idea it was cut out.
And Scotland can be incredibly majestic & beautiful, when the weather's decent.
Yeah, I had NO idea, until a patron on Patreon told me (after watching this). I already wanted to re-watch it, though, so I did find the director's cut and watched it. There were a few little moments, but Rachel's' was absolutely the one they should have left in. I already liked her a lot in this cut, and her backstory in the director's cut made it even better.
I would love to visit Scotland in the future (when the weather is decent). ;) Thank you for your comment!
@@AngelGroves I never knew there was a cut without the child Rachel scene. That's criminal! Connor telling her, "Hey, it's a kind of magic." IS magic.
Seriously!! Weird that it was cut!!
The 80s wasnt a time of 3 hour movies ... so they cut out stuff that could have been left in. Longer movies = fewer showings each day = less money, because fewer people have seen it and thus fewer people generate buzz about a great movie.
Blossom was a nickname, Heather was her name. The soundtrack was made/written for the movie. Because of copyright, licensing, and property rights, the official soundtrack was never released. Queen took charge, added a few songs, dropped a couple tracks and released it under their own label as "A Kind Of Magic" (Connor's last words, and sort of first words, to Rachael). This is why the lyrics fit the movie so well.
I appreciate your comment and the info! Love it. I did pick up her actual name was Heather more during editing. haha :) Thank you!
Oh, wow, I was curious about why I couldn't find an official soundtrack. Interesting! I would have loved to have had their full cover of New York New York. The lyrics make so much sense as well.
Thank you, again, and thanks for watching!
But isn't heather also a plant?
@@putinscat1208 Aw, I like that point. Neat. 🤍😇
@@AngelGroves purrrrrrrrrssssssssss.
@@AngelGroves Sadly, the only part of Queen's version of New York New York that was recorded was the part actually in the movie. Freddie hated the idea of recording a cover of someone else's song.
There are rumors that one of the surviving members of Queen may have a full version, but this has never been confirmed.
This movie is cheesy as hell but I love it, watched this so often on VHS when I was younger. Being Scottish also means I've a particular affection to this film.
YES. lol. 100% has those cheesy moments which I love too! Oh, cool; that's really awesome that you're Scottish! I can only imagine how great this would have been watching this younger AND being Scottish. I would have been so happy.
Thanks for sharing!
Those scenes of the highlands were amazing. Film did a good job of showcasing Scottish natural beauty.
This movie is like a big plate of cheap nachos. It's not good, and it's not good for you, but it's so much cheesy perfection, you don't care.
Iain Davis, I too am Scottish and I thought it was great but Highlander 2, Highlander 4 and Highlander 5: The Source where HORRIBLE!
@@williammitchell1864 The only one I hated is 2. It ignored the background established in this as though made by people who hadn't seen it, and substituted second rate science fiction.
The sword fighting in this movie is doubly impressive when you know that Christopher Lambert is practically blind.
Also the accent Lambert uses in this film is done to try and convey the idea that he’s travelled so far that his accent now doesn’t sound like he’s from anywhere
I actually had no idea about Lambert and his vision! Oh, wow. Thank you for sharing that. Really, really cool, and definitely has me appreciate it even more.
The accent works perfectly!
Thanks, again, for your comment. :)
also Lambert could barely speak any english when this was shot,
They also hooked the swords up to car batteries to create the sparks in the final scene. It was just as dangerous as it sounds.
The Kurgan is one of my favorite villains ever. He's just so crazy and doesn't care at all.
The love story with Heather is amazing. Really this movie is just so beautiful in so many ways.
Christopher Lambert is always great in everything I've seen him in.
It's sad that the sequels really drop the ball. The TV series has Connor (Christopher Lambert) in it and is pretty good, but focuses around another immortal, Duncan MacLeod.
Sean Connery was a phenomenal actor and so good as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez. RIP
A truly fantastic soundtrack by Queen. Their cover of "New York New York" has gone unreleased unfortunately. (I really like it and would love it if it were)
There was a videogame in the works a few years ago, but it was sadly cancelled. It would have been cool to play as an immortal in this universe.
Really happy that you enjoyed this film. It's one of my all time favorites. When you pay attention there are some mistakes, but it's still very good imo.
Happy New Year Angel & Boo! 🥳
Your comments genuinely ALWAYS make me so happy! Thank you! Happy New Year to you as well!! Boo is sleeping, but I'll tell him when he wake up that you told him Happy New Year. haha
YES to everything you said, Cyborg! The Kurgan is incredible. He is one of my favorite characters in general in a movie, now, and especially a favorite villain. Clancy Brown couldn't have done any better of a job. All the acting by everyone was terrific, and even the parts that were cheesy were done so well, to where I wouldn't change a thing.
Right??? The love story with Heather, even thinking of it now, makes me feel so much love in my heart...it's one of my favorite love stories I've ever seen. I cry every time during her death scene (during editing and during a re-watch already). So beautiful.
Your comment about Sean Connery/ Ramirez had me tear up. He is truly incredible in this movie and was a brilliant actor and person. RIP, indeed.
Oh, the music....AMAZING! And I want that cover of New York, New York so badly! I was disappointed when searching for it!
Aw, man. I would have liked to have tried the video game too. Maybe they will still do it. They need to get on top of it...we all know Lambert would be down to do voice work! They could get Christopher Lambert and Beatie Edney too....I'm getting my hopes up. hahaha
I see why this is one of your all time favorites. It made it to my list as well. Thanks, again, for your comments! See you for the next video! :)
@@AngelGroves That just made my night tbh. Your content makes me happy, so I'm glad. Knowing that warms my heart. 😊So grateful that I found your channel.
That would be a godsend if they did that for the videogame!
You're very welcome. See you in the next one.
There is a deleted scene where McLeod rescues Rachael (his secretary) when she was a child in Nazi Germany. It was restored for a director's cut, so you can likely find it on RUclips.
Rachael knows McLeod is immortal. The further implication is he was a father figure to her when she was young, she grew to love him as a young woman & stayed with him over the years becoming older appearing than him & more of a mother/grandmother. When Rachael says McLeod will not let anyone in it is because she tried to love him in the past but he wouldn't let her. As Ramirez said loving a mortal then watching them get old & die is heartbreaking & learning not to love is how immortals avoid the pain. It's a tragedy that offsets the power of immortality.
I'm 60 now, a little younger than Christopher Lambert, and at that time he was the big hero. Sean Connery had been our childhood hero. This movie marked our generation. We lived in the 80's and 90's really like the theme of this movie taught us: "Who wants to live forever?"
Nice reaction! Always great to see people discovering Highlander!
Aw, thanks! I'm so happy I got to see it and it's part of my life, now!
This has always been in my top 5 favorite movies to rewatch, i had a VHS tape in the late 80s and watched it so many times through the 90s it quite literally wore out, then got the director's cut which is so much better on dvd and still break it out and watch it several times a year.
NICE. I love this comment/ love you watched and re-watched it on VHS. Can't beat it. I wish I owned it on VHS, though I probably would have literally worn it out like you. haha. Very cool you got the director's cut, now! I didn't realize about the director's cut until after watching this theatrical cut, and a Patron on Patreon let me know. I ended up finding it online and watching it too, since I was already wanting to re-watch it. lol I'm ordering a copy of my own as well. I already had fallen in love with the theatrical cut, and the director's cut just increased that love even more. I see why you re-watch it several times a year; I will be doing the same. :)
Thanks for your comment!
Highlander is a real piece of cinematic magic, and The Kurgan still remains for me, one of the great villains in film.
Love the reaction.👍
So glad that you reacted to this movie, it clearly went under the radar here on youtube. There are some deleted scenes existing which are very interesting too. Also love the soundtrack and the music video "princes of the universe".
Many of the deleted scenes were sadly destroyed in a fire. The Director's Cut does include several scenes that had been deleted from the US cut but included in the International Cut. The biggest loss was one more sword fight between the Kurgan and another Immortal named Yung Dol Kim who fought with TWO katanas. The Blu Ray includes surviving stills of the fight but it is an absolute shame the deleted scenes are now lost.
Clancy Brown - absolutely love that guy. He was in a short lived tv show named "Earth2". Thats where i know him originally from . The show ends with a cliffhanger unfortunately but pretty much unique. Basically sci-fi oregon trail.
Hey, love your comment! Clancy Brown was already an actor that stood out in my mind, and now...well, he's just like no other. Thanks for letting me know about "Earth2". I'm taking a note of that. Good to know it ends that way, but sounds worth the watch. Especially this description: "Basically sci-fi oregon trail". Nice. Thanks!
He's a legend. Also great in the TV show Carnivale.
Earth 2 is my favorite tv series of all time! Another series that was killed way too soon!
Clancy Brown tends to steal every scene he is in, no matter what type of media it is!
There is a tv series with a different McClud clansman that becomes an immortal too. And Christopher Lambert makes appearances as his original character. Really good tv series.
Oh, cool! Thanks for this!
Duncan McCloud of the Clan McCloud, such a great series!
I remember bits and pieces of former lifetimes. For this reason, I love this film!
Thank you for reacting to one of my favorite fantasy movies. Clancy Brown as the Kurgan is one of the all-time best film villains.
At 35:58 when Connor is reciting what happened in 1783...I heard a story about that line. Apparently, there was someone who would actually do that. Songwriter-composer Jim Steinman, who wrote songs like "Holding Out For A Hero", "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and all of the Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out Of Hell' albums, was a connoisseur of wines and other spirits and had dinner with Russell Mulcahey (who directed the film and had made a lot of music videos in the heyday of MTV) where he did something very similar. It inspired Mulcahey to have this scene put in.
There are two films that Queen made music for...this and 'Flash Gordon' (1981). If you want the music from 'Highlander' get Queen's 'A Kind Of Magic' album. The only thing that upsets me about the music...the version of "New York, New York" that they recorded for the film has NEVER been released.
Beattie Edney played Heather aka Blossom.
There are several 'Highlander' films...and none of them really make sense with the way the film ends, or even the way it was constructed as a screenplay. This is in my top 20 favorite films of all time. There was also a 1990s TV series that had a different main character, Duncan played by Adrian Paul, who was Connor's cousin who is 100 or so years younger. Lambert made a couple of appearances in the series and Connor and Duncan teamed up in the final film 'Highlander: Endgame '. The series was so popular that it had a spinoff series, 'Highlander: The Raven'.
There is currently a reboot in the works with Henry Cavill attached to play a leading character as yet unnamed and Chad Stahelski (the John Wick films) as director.
Thanks for the info about the TV series I'd never known. As a fan of the series you probably remember Roger Daltrey singer of The Who, he played a recurring character in the show. Most of the series was filmed in my hometown of Vancouver BC, Canada. Might be wrong but I think the first season was filmed in Toronto Canada. I remember thinking that the locations seem different from the second season moving forward.
@@stanleydavidlepretre4241 It was an international co-production so they alternated between filming in Vancouver and Paris.
@@przemekkozlowski7835 Okay thanks. For some reason I thought it was all filmed in Canada. Thinking back though a lot of locations did seem more European.
FLASH!!! Ah-aaahhhhhhh!!
@@stanleydavidlepretre4241 Hugh "Fitz" Fitzcairn- I just watched "Star Crossed" (when Kalas kills him) last night
37:11, This song's subject matter and tone fit this movie so well. What is the point of living forever if you can't love someone who can grow old and go on life's journey with you.
This movie came out 5 years before Freddie Mercury died. Whenever, I hear this song I can't help but think not just of this movie but also of Mercury's complex love life and his search for happiness. Perhaps he will find it in the next life.
Thank you so much for this comment. Very beautifully stated. I couldn't have said it any better. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
"I won't forget you Angus"
And 450 years later, he hasn't.
Nice to see a new generation watch one the movie I can quote by heart.
Beautiful film. You can now get the entire soundtrack to this film. Glad to watch your reaction dear lady Angel. Remember, "There can be only one"
Yet again, an incredible reaction! Loved that you loved it so much! 😁 This is one of my favourite films of all time. I saw it when I was 18 and actually hid in the cinema after it finished because I wasn't working at the time and couldn't afford to pay again, but wanted so badly to watch it again! 😂 Glad you mentioned you watched the director's cut later, showing why Rachel cared about him so much. Strange thing is, I remember that from the cinema, so they must have changed the cut for video. Or, it might have been the American cut, as I did hear later that the American version was much more heavily cut than the British version. There is a series also that ran for a few seasons, that many fans of the film ignored or refused to watch but I actually enjoyed. It does require you to ignore that MacLeod gets the prize at the end of the movie, the kurgan is simply an extremely powerful immortal who many other immortals believed was the most powerful and almost impossible to defeat. A stretch I know but I managed to look past that glaring difference as the series added a lot more excellent lore to the immortals and their journeys. Anyway, think I've talked a bit to much! 😂 Will be anticipating your next reaction hon! Keep up the great work! 👍👍😁😁 Sorry, I had to edit this in. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, Do not watch any other highlander movies! They are all sad,awful shadows of the original and only spoil everything! 👍
Michael, your comment is so nice, as always; THANK YOU!!! Aw, I love you loved the reaction; I really appreciate you letting me know. It means a lot. Also, THANK YOU FOR READING THAT I WATCHED THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, afterward!! I don't blame people for missing where I wrote that (I probably would have too lol), but it's awesome you noticed I wrote that. Right?!? It's so weird they would take that part out of this version...I understood the few other parts they took out (though I loved them as well), but to take out her story was just ridiculous. I'm so happy I saw it!!!
Also, don't worry, right after I posted this on Patreon, a patron also immediately told me DO NOT WATCH THE OTHER MOVIES. This is a rare case where I now know "there can be only one", for real. :)
Okay, I had already read a few comments saying the show was actually good, and now, after reading your comment, I'm genuinely really wanting to check it out! It might have to be sooner than later. Thanks, again, Michael, and see you soon for the next video! :D
Also, I forgot to comment on the fact I LOVE you saw this in the theaters and then also stayed around to watch it again. If I could travel in time, I would go back and watch movies like this in the theaters when they first came out. :)
The director’s cut does an excellent job of explaining more of the background. It’s definitely worth watching.
Yesss...thank you so much!!! I actually ended up watching the director's cut a day before posting this! A patron of mine on Patreon asked which version I had watched, bc they wanted to find/get their full-length copy ready to sync, and that's when I realized I had watched the theatrical one (it was the one on HBO MAX). I was already wanting to re-watch it (lol) so I found the director's cut and watched it too! I got to see his flashbacks at the beginning, Fasil doings flips in the garage, and learned about Rachel... which is the main thing I wish they hadn't left out of the theatrical cut. I already really like Rachel in this version, and the director's cut made me like her even more.
Thanks, again and thanks for watching. :)
@@AngelGroves , I’m glad you enjoyed the movie so much you immediately watched the director’s cut. This has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid in the 90’s. A truly underrated gem.
@@AngelGroves There's also the added zoo scene which fixes the plot hole of how The Kurgan knew where Brenda's apartment was located. Turns out he was following them!
Its a really unique take on immortality and what it comes with even without the fighting.
Funfact, Christopher Lambert couldn't speak english when he as chosen for the role so he had to learn his lines whilst he was still learning english thats why the has a "funny" accent and delivery at times. Also Queen killed the soundtrack its absolutely epic.
I really enjoy what I call "little moments" in movies. Small details or lines that stick with me forever. One of my favorite scenes from this movie is the police detective getting razzed by the street vendor. "What does 'baffled' mean? What does 'incompetent' mean?" Hilarious.
who knew that the already cool bomber jacket, jeans and sneaks combo just needed a longsword to be completely accessorized? *chef's kiss*
You're a pleasure to watch. Your channel will succeed.
This has been one of my favorite movies, since I saw it by accident in a hotel room in California while traveling on business in the 80s. I had returned to my hotel room after dinner and intended to watch 10 minutes of TV and start working, but once this started, I was hooked. I didn't even know the name of the movie until later. At the time the movie was unknown. It took several years for it to become a cult classic.
This movie started out as a final class project to write a script in a night course in film that Gregory Widden was taking. Someone recognized his term paper as actually worth filming and it was purchased.
The sequels are all hideously bad, but the TV series is quite good. I think you said that you've seen the sequence, foolishly cut from the American release, which shows Rachel Ellenstein's origins and which contains the line, "It's a kind of magic." Yes, Queen wrote the music especially for this movie.
This movie was a great choice. One of your many virtues is that you don't just copy what everyone else does. See you next time.
Awww. Wow. I, truly, appreciate your comment SO much! I love you enjoy the reactions and the channel, and your kind words mean a lot.
The story behind how you ended up watching this is terrific. Moments like that, when you weren't even planning on watching anything, then you just happen to and it ends up being like nothing you've ever seen...those are some of the best! I had the same experience in a hotel with Star Trek (The Original Series ). I was always a Star Wars person, and I happen to catch an episode called "Charlie X" and I couldn't stop watching. I can only imagine if Highlander had been on! Love that; thank you for sharing!
Yes, I know; it's ridiculous this cut took out Rachel's backstory. I have watched the directors' cut, since watching this, though (thanks to patrons on Patreon letting me know), and I was able to see the parts I missed. I already loved the story and it only added to it.
That's so cool this started out as a final class project...love facts like that!
After reading yours and others comments, I now know to pretty much consider this the one and only Highlander, when it comes to the films, and to not mind the sequels (unless for a watch later on to see their bad quality). lol :)
Thanks, again, for this, and I'll see you for the next reaction!
@@AngelGroves It's fascinating that you mention a similar experience with the original "Star Trek," because it's one of my favorite shows of all time. I won't say it influenced my career because by the time it premiered in 1966, i was already headed to the sciences. I worked as a physicist for a while before becoming a software developer in the mid-80s.
I watched the first "Star Trek" episode when it was broadcast in 1966. I went to the first convention, and the next few, which were in New York City. My mother's home was about 20 miles away. I have a copy of the script for the episode "Friday's Child," with a signature by the writer, DC Fontana, in which she says, "Brandon, live long and prosper...."
You may have noticed that the 3rd season episodes are almost all inferior. If you don't know, that's because creator Gene Roddenberry left the series to protest a final slight by the network, NBC, although his name continued to be listed as executive producer.
The first two seasons, though, are almost all masterpieces. As with so many people, my favorite episode is "The City on the Edge of Forever," I know "Charlie X" well, though.
So, we have an interest in common.
There was also a T.V. series based of these movies. It's actually very good and must be at least sampled before watching "Highlander Endgame".
Especially as it introduces Duncan
The tv show alters the legend slightly , new Immortals can still be created (example Richie) and there is a different reason why they are around & unlike there screen counterparts they do feel death & die but return to life straight away..
Yes, I higly recommend the tv series also, went for 6 seasons
So glad you liked this. I was 15 when this came out and it's still one of my favourite movies of all time.
Oh, that's so cool! I have many fond memories of movies from the age of 15, and I love this is one of yours. Though, I WISH this had been one of them for me as well. Haha. Thanks for sharing!
@22:09
Gets me every time I hear someone say..... "Poootaaytoooes" like that! 😂🤣
I love this movie so much - yes it’s cheesy and ridiculous and maybe the most 80s thing in the world but it’s just great. I first saw it as a teenager in the late 80s and instantly just wanted to be Connor McLeod. Clancy Brown steals every scene as the Kurgan and is one of the best villains ever in my opinion. And the soundtrack! Just wonderful in every way.
"yes it’s cheesy and ridiculous and maybe the most 80s thing in the world but it’s just great" EXACTLY!!!
Oh my gosh, if i had seen this as a teen...I would have loved it SO much. I would have wanted to be Heather....and Connnor! hahaha
Dude, right?? Clancy Brown blew me away...they all did, truly, but I honestly have never seen him like that before.
YESSSS...the score...the Queen music...perfect. :)
I see why you love this movie so much.
Thank you for your comment, and see you for the next video!
The 1985 movie Legend with Tom Cruise has a soundtrack from Tangerine Dream that makes the movie, similar to Queen and Highlander. The director's cut uses a symphony. It's good, but Tangerine Dream makes the whole thing magic.
Oh, cool. I've never even heard of that movie. I'm adding it to my list. Love this. Thank you!
You forgot to mention that Tim Curry plays Darkness/The Devil in this movie. (Totally unrecognizable)
The movie isn't all that great in my opinion... But Tim Curry was phenomenal as always.
Forget the US version with Tangerine Dream - (Good Music, but just 'wrong' for the movie.(Blame the Studio.) The Director's cut of Legend has the original soundtrack, composed by the late, great Jerry Goldsmith (Too many great score to list here)
@@macmcgee5116 But his unique voice is easily recognizable.
@@brettpeacock9116 it's been forever since I saw it, but didn't they heavily distort his voice to make it more "demon like"? Lol
36:14. The reason he does that is because as an Immortal he was ACTUALLY THERE at those events and lived through them. He's thinking back with nostalgia at great history making moments.
Also, those items at his home was more or less a visual metaphor for all his memories throughout history.
Cool movie and a very cool reaction. Really like your background, cool looking room
Queen's A Kind of Magic album is a mix of everything they did for Highlander and a few other tracks. And yes, they did lift key lines and other elements they liked from earlier full cuts of the movie. And yes Directors cut is the best cut. I have a metal cased DVD of it, and comes with a second extras DVD that includes music videos of the Queen songs from the movie.
Mad Matt, your Director's Cut metal case edition sounds seriously epic! I'm happy a patron told me about the director's cut and I was able to watch it the other day. I already had fallen in love with this version, and the director's cut just increased that...they should have left Rachel's backstory in this one!
(side note: love your name...I just watched Mad Max Fury Road not long ago and it's now one of my favorites of all times..reaction coming soon too!)
Thanks for your comment. :)
@@AngelGroves Thank you, been a fan of Mad Max since my teens, despite my first experience being the heavily edited version of the first movie, on a obviously yellowing rental tape. Fury Road has to be at least tied with Road Warrior in my opinion for best in the series. I hope Miller gets to make things happen for the next two movies soon. (He apparently had to chop his plans down, and worked it into a new trilogy with Fury Road being part one.)
OMG I love this film Highlander starring by Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. Two music videos from the film are Princess of the Universe and Who Wants to Live Forever single by the rock band Queen (Freddie Mercury). This film has sequels but the first film is my favorite thanks great reaction😊👍👍
Thank you, Pedro!!!! :) I love it too; it is so great. The music is terrific, and I will have to check out those Queen music videos. Awesome!
@@AngelGroves 😊👍👍👍
seen the original on vhs... moved my @$$ to the theater to watch the 2nd one... still liked it but that wasn't the original, then the 3rd and the 4th
let's just say that the magic is scarce in everything but the original... and the serie... the serie resolved how to build the Immortals universe in an acceptable manner... with only one minus, the fact that the original ending was closing the story tightly, so of course we feel cheated with anything that's supposed to happen after, like this feeling that it's not cannon...
probably the only problem with the original. The "nothing to add" ending
"he's like The Doctor" Awesome wears a long coat. Never forget.
Yes. Queen wrote an entire album just for this film ❤
One of my favorite movies from my childhood. I love the idea of the film more than the film itself, if that makes sense. Incredibly well directed film that... I don't think has aged well, but I still love the idea. I can't recommend any of the sequel films unless you are looking for "so bad it's good" kind of movies. But the Highlander series, though incredibly 90s, is actually pretty darn good.
Fantastic reaction to a fantastic movie! Now, i HIGHLY recommend skipping Highlander 2 and 3 and going straight into Highlander: The Series. Conner is only in the pilot, but you'll very quickly fall in love with his cousin Duncan (played by the brilliant-in-the-role Adrian Paul). 2 is really a train wreck and 3 is basically a poorer retelling of the first movie. The series though does it's own thing and while the first season is a lot of early 90s cheese, the acting is great and from the second season on is really great.
I absolutely enjoyed highlander the series
57:54 According to the director; Russell Mulcahy, when it came up to the music for Highlander, he wanted Queen because he wanted to have rock music that was of “an anthem quality”. Having just seen their memorable performance at Live Aid in July of 1985, he knew they would be a good fit. Queen was skeptical; because the last time they wrote music for a movie, it was Flash Gordon (1980). But it wasn’t until seeing a 20-minute cut of the film, that they said they’ll not only write a song for the beginning of the film (“Princes of the Universe”) but they write five tracks for the film.
They not only wrote for Highlander, they also wrote the song “One Vision” for the film Iron Eagle.
Both “One Vision” and “Princes of the Universe” appear on Queen’s A Kind of Magic album; along with the songs “A Kind of Magic”, “One Year of Love”, and “Who Wants to Live Forever”.
The album’s release led to Queen making their final tour with Freddie Mercury in 1986. Check out their Live at Wembley Stadium show.
Saw this in the theater when it came out. I was 20 and I felt like I could live forever. Such a great expirience to see this with a crowd way back in the glorious past. Thanks for another fun reaction!
Glad you liked it - they didn't really think this thing through, though. It was popular so of course there was a sequel. It was terrible. There were 5 in total (not all had Conner). There was also a spin-off series based on another immortal clansman. The part that sets off the original is the epic Queen score
Yeah, loved it. *sigh* that sucks they didn't think it through. I've learned from y'all's comments it's true "there can be only one" Highlander movie. 💚
I think most of the tv show has been posted on youtube. They don't really make it clear how Conner can be the last...yet there are more. It was the only episode where both appeared together, but they do later in a movie. "I am Duncan McCloud of the Clan McCloud"
@@jeffwerth2707 Basically, in the TV show continuity, some version of the movie happened where he killed the Kurgan but it wasn't the final showdown. Kind of like Buffy where some version of the movie happened before the tv show but not exactly.
I think she'd enjoy S1 E1 of Highlander. She'd be introduced to Duncan along with Conner to see the hand off.
@@jeffwerth2707 MacLeod
I love this film. Great soundtrack, so much fun, and Clancy Brown is a brilliant villain as the Kurgan. Its such a shame that all the sequels and spin-off tv shows were terrible.
Clancy Brown amazed me...and I already really liked him!
The tv show was great and ran 6 seasons for a reason.
This film is how I was introduced to Queen as a kid and is a large part of why I'm still a fan to this day.
Yes, there are sequels, and even a couple of spin-off TV series. But the best advice is, as you said, "There can be only one."
Highlander will always be one of my all time favorite films. Often imitated, but never duplicated. Iconic. One of the films that inspired my own work. The cinematography was next level, Mulcahy is a true artist, and it shows so truly here in every scene, coming together with that epic soundtrack so fluidly. And those transitions from the past to the present...just incredible! Your reactions dearest Angel brought fresh tears to my eyes as you relived every precious moment. I think, in the end, even Kurgan was impressed that Macleod finally beat him, the way he had that surprised look and smile on his face just before he was finally cut down. This is a fantastic post...looking forward to seeing more! BTW...as a hopeless romantic...if you haven't seen "Starman" starring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen yet...I highly recommend...but keep those tissues close by...
Wow. I have never seen a version that didn't have Rachel's and Kastagir's flashbacks. And I first saw this movie a loooong time ago 😂😂 Someone always has to interfere with the magic...
Me too! I didn't even knew I must have watched the directors cut..
Yeah, I had NO idea, until a patron on Patreon told me (after watching this cut). I already wanted to re-watch it, though, so I did find the director's cut and watched it. There were those moments like the flashback at the beginning and the flips in the parking garage, but Rachel's' was ABSOLUTELY the one they should have left in. I already liked her a lot in this cut, and her backstory in the director's cut made it even better.
Thanks for your comment!
You guys are lucky you saw it first! lol
I'm happy I've seen it too, now, though. :)
Which version had a Kastagir flashback?!? I thought I've seen every version of every movie in the franchise. Or do you mean the drunken duel?
@@bryanmacklem2654 The drunken duel
This was one of my favorites as a teenager in the 80s.
I can see why. That's awesome. :)
This was a very popular flick in my teens😊 there can be only one 😊 enjoyed watching, great reactions, thanks for sharing 😊👍✌️🇺🇸
I'm 48 now. It makes me smile so to see younger folks enjoying films I knew growing up. Thank you young lady!
I discovered Highlander when I was 14 & in highschool. It was through a friend who loved cult films & B-movies; RIP Alan. He had a poster in his room & it fascinated me. It's one reason I got into collecting swords a few years later.
"younger folks" you whipper-snapper?
@@adaddinsane 😂 well I'm less wipper-snappery than I once was. I'm 49 now
So glad you got to watch this one
It is one of my favorites. I really love the TV series also. If you enjoy music from Queen I recommend checking out Flash Gordon 😎👍. For the sequels I like to imagine Highlander 3 does not exist. The tv series is great though. I have so many movies I could recommend but that would be too many to list. I loved the reaction keep it up 😎👍
Agree with you that the first Highlander is the best I also try not to think about pt 3, lol. Love the TV series which was filmed in my hometown of Vancouver BC, Canada. As a fan of the series you probably remember Roger Daltrey singer of The Who, he played a recurring character in the show. Another TV series, if you haven't seen it, I'd recommend is Stargate SG1 that follows the characters from the movie Stargate, cheers.
Oh, cool. Yes, I really do need to check out Flash Gordon apparently. I love their song for the movie, but have never actually seen it! Thank you! Also, good to know about the sequels. I guess this is one of those where it's true, "there can be only one".
Also, thanks for letting me know about the T.V. series...I might have to be checking that out soon!
Your comment is informative AND so kind; THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Also, I love recommendations, so bring 'em on. haha
Neat. I've only seen Stargate once, a few years ago, and I enjoyed it a lot. I didn't even know about the show, though! That's really cool the show highlander was filmed in your hometown, and even cooler that your hometown is Vancouver BC, Canada. I've wanted to visit a while!
@@AngelGroves Awesome 😎👍here is a small list of some movies that came to mind that you may like. It is a random assortment:
1. Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
2. Mr.Right ( with Sam Rockwell & Anna Kendrick)
3. Odd Thomas
4. Safety Not Guaranteed
5. Ready Or Not
6. Anna And The Apocalypse ( Christmas /zombie / musical )
7. Voices ( Ryan Reynolds)
8. Fright Night
9. The Lost Boys
10. Office Space
I saw this in the theatre when it came out. It wasn't well advertised and we knew noting about it going it. It remains one of my favourite films. This was my introduction to Clancy Brown. he made a memorable villain, with many quotable lines. There was a TV series based on the movie, starring Adrian Paul.
I think my favorite word to describe the appeal of this movie is *_“timeless.”_* Thank you for sharing this with us!
Freddy Mercury wrote the entire soundtrack for this movie, and the songs from it were later released as an album by Queen.
Still one of my favourite albums.
my adopted country, went to school there from10-15 years old. the people are fantastic, so many memories, thank you soooooooo much!
What a brilliant reaction to a fantastic film 🤘 Epic soundtrack, wonderfully cast, & killer visuals. One of my all time favorites. There's a highlander series & Christopher Lambert plays a recurring role in it, just fyi.
This is great! I subscribed after seeing your clip from Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (which is a scene that I personally connected with more than any other scene from any movie), and I figured I'd enjoy your reactions, because empathy is a big part of my life and what I enjoy. And this reaction came up, and I have long been an unabashed fan of Christopher Lambert's. Mainly because I saw Greystoke when I was very young and I just love his presence. I also saw this movie when I was only a little bit older, along with other work from him, and I am the only person I've known, during my life, that imitates his laugh and his voice and line delivery. 😂 Anyway, it was just wild, to me, when you started this video talking about your love of Lambert!! I knew I was in the right place.
Also, I CANNOT experience the scenes of Heather aging and passing without shedding tears (or full on gushing with tears), no matter how many times I have watched it. That scene has ALWAYS stayed with me, since I was young.
This really is a special and unique movie! I guess you could say that it has a kind of magic!!
Much love!
❤❤❤
"Goodnight my bonnie Heather...". Highlander is just the perfect in one movie, I'm glad they never made any sequels.
Queen's soundtrack just really hits home with thit movie! I love it!
The death of Heather is such an Oscar winning scene, especially with the music.
Didn’t know if you noticed, but when Heather died Connor left his clans sword as her headstone, and then for the rest of his life he used Ramirez’s sword, the one Ramirez’s Japanese third wife’s father made for him. It was one of a kind and that’s why Brenda was initially interested because she found a piece. It’s a epic sword and he used it to win the prize.
Fun fact: Sean Connery actually recorded the beginning scroll in his own bathroom. The Reverb in his bathroom just created such a great effect, and it was just off the top of his head. That's pretty legendary.
Also the deleted scenes are really good and adds context
Also, if you can find it, there's actually a Highlander series that went on for a good amount of time in the 90s. Highly recommend. It's a bit of an alternate reality, but Connor is still around, but it follows a different McLeod. A whole bunch of different Immortals and a really interesting storyline.
That is so neat! He's epic.
@@AngelGroves Still you need to check out the highlander series
MacLeod
Such an underrated movie! The locations, camera work, script, and Queen does the soundtrack like a 3 part Opera! But it's unofficial...the record label wanted different artists. Queen actually split with the label over this, and did their own score!
Lambert is in highlander 2 and 3 (the final dimension) as well as Highlander: Endgame. He appears in the pilot to the series as well, passing the torch to a cousin named Duncan MacLeod. Endgame culminates the tv series and deviates a little from the cinematic continuity. I won't spoil it for you. Basically, the second and third movie can be reacted to normally but endgame will confuse and enrage you if you haven't seen the show.
The Queen album "A Kind of Magic" is basically all the songs from this movie. There is an official soundtrack all composed by queen if you like all the instrumentals too.
Pure magic is the perfect description. One of my favorite movies of all time.
Great reaction. I love this movie. Yes, it classic and cliché with good vs evil, but with good moral lessons that hold true to today. The Spaniard explained what would happen if Kurgen won. Mankind would be doomed as he would be an unstoppable tyrant. I think the Spaniard saw that MacCloud had what it takes to defeat the Kurgen because MacCloud was everything the Kurgen wasn't. Kind, compassionate, honorable, strength of heart, etc.
The scene with Heather always breaks my heart, but it shows you MacCloud didn't want power. He wanted to have children and grow old with someone he could love. Instead of watching loved ones pass and deal with that over lifetime. That hits hard just thinking about it.
I think this is hands down the BEST reaction to Highlander I have ever seen. Appreciate you. Thanks.
There are so many neat tidbits I've learned over the years about the making of the movie. Like, Heather's old age makeup? It wouldn't stick to Beatie Edney's skin because her skin was so smooth. They sent flyers or something to people in New York to ask them to turn off their lights at a particular time of night to use for filming the movie. Queen, when they got to watch however much of the movie was ready, they understood it exactly and each member wrote a song for the movie!
Getting Queen to do the soundtrack was the best decision they made. ❤
IN case anyone hasn't brought this up already, noting that your a fan of Christopher Lambert, there's another action movie of his you could check out: The Hunted. Make sure you look specifically for the 1995 film and not the 2003 film of the same name.
Okay. I'm taking note of this. Thank you!
Love the raw emotion you had when Heather died. I get emotionally invested in movies like that too and always appreciate when I see others get that way.
As someone who was born and raised in a south, you cannot call yourself a true southerner until you've seen the movie Highlander.
Great reaction. Being immortal can be a blessing and a curse. You'll live forever but you will watch everyone you love die.
"There can be only one!"
Perfectly said! I think this movie showed that pain well.
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YES! "There can be only one!"
A Frenchman playing a Scot, and a Scot playing an Egyptian in service to the King of Spain, with the son of an American Congressman playing a Russian. Gotta love the casting in this film!
The script was a lot darker and violent where is shows that Connor McLeod was born in 1409, rather than 1518, The Kurgan was named Carl William Smith, he wasn't a savage warrior but a cold blooded killer, McLeod goes under the name Richard Turpin, he then visits the funeral of one of his sons, as immortals can have children, while his sons, in their 50's are shocked to see him alive after 45 years, Ramirez was a Spaniard where he teaches McLeod how to be a better swordsman, McLeod leaves home rather than being banished.
When I was a child, the episodes of the series were on TV on Saturday mornings. There was no school, but I got up to listen to Princes of the Universe in the main title. There was no RUclips yet.
Clancy Brown was a surprise breakout in this movie. Didn't hear much from him for a while and then movie roles and a huge repertoire of voiceover acting, including Mr Krabbs on SpongeBob.
I think he did the thriller Shoot To Kill with Sidney Poitier and Tom Berenger after this.
Oh, I always cry when I hear that song now. I always think of McCloud and Heather together as she gets older and dies. Another very beautiful scene.
"Happy Halloween, ladies! LALALALALALA! LALALA!" I've said that at so many parties I'm beginning to think I'm a bad person.
6:32 no one did expect it. that's why it's sooo cooool.
Highlander is one of my all-time favorites. It isn't perfect, but it's _great._ There is attention to detail, even the camera work and transitions are noteworthy.
You know from the first Sean Connery voice-over that it's gonna be amazing. No movie does that, it breaks all the rules to begin a movie with a text slide.
Well, said!
And yessss.. exactly. 😁 With a start like that, I was immediately into it.