Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) movie poster

Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

"It's time for a new kind of magic."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 31% (RT: 0%, MC: 31) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FantasyActionAdventure

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Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.7/10 (935 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
0%
Metacritic
31
Cast
Christopher Lambert as Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
Sean Connery as Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez
Virginia Madsen as Louise Marcus
Michael Ironside as Gen. Katana
John C. McGinley as David Blake
Phillip Brock as Cabbie
Ed Trucco as Jimmy
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 935 votes. Critics scored it lower at 31%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated fantasy films of 1991 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for Highlander II: The Quickening was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Christopher Lambert spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Highlander II: The Quickening is a 1991 fantasy, action, adventure film directed by Russell Mulcahy. In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed, and it's up to MacLeod and Ramirez to set things right. Opposition comes from both the planet Zeist (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone.

Also, flashbacks show the story behind MacLeod and Ramirez's exile from Zeist. The film has been rated by 935 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a fantasy film, Highlander II: The Quickening delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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