Highlander Post-Mortem

By Josh Tyler: 2007-10-14 13:46:59

A few weeks ago Highlander: The Source, the fifth (and almost certainly final) sequel in the Highlander franchise debuted here in the United States on the basic cable, Sci-Fi television channel. Yeah that’s right. Highlander has fallen so far that it can’t even get in theaters.

As the site’s only remaining Highlander fan (everyone else had the good sense to jump ship before the last movie), I tuned in. I loved the first movie, worship the amazing television series, and always hope for the best from these movies… even though I’m always disappointed. But even at their worst, the films have always had some great moments. Good swordfighting choreography, a nice speech by one of the MacLeods, something.

Not this one. It’s so bad, I didn’t have the heart to review it. The fact that The Source even exists embarrassed me. It still does. It’s not just bad, it’s offensively bad. Worse, they kill off one of the best things about the television series. Actually they set out to intentionally ruin or destroy everything that’s ever been good about the Duncan MacLeod version of Highlander… rather than learning from the last movie and giving us more of it. Rest assured this is the last you’ll ever see or hear of Highlander, on this site or anywhere. I feel bad for Adrian Paul, who has always deserved more credit for his amazing work as Duncan MacLeod in the old television show, but it’s done. He’s done. Goodbye Highlander and sadly… good riddance.

But if you’re looking for a post-mortem, our friend Clint over at Moviehole found the courage that I was unable to muster, and faced up to reviewing the film. Like me, he’s been one of the few remaining fans the franchise had, and like me, they’ve now lost even him. So if you’ve been wondering just how god awful Highlander: The Source really is, click over there and listen closely to Clint. He’s dead on.

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NJ Riley
October 16, 2007 at 17:03

Josh,
Thanks for correcting the spelling of MacLeod. I remember one time at a convention someone had for sale a gorgeous photo/plaque of Adrian as Duncan "McCloud" and I told the guy, too bad you spelled it wrong or I'd buy it! He unfortunately didn't seem to believe me or care!

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Renate Uhl
October 15, 2007 at 19:09

Nothing against the movie at all-I just enjoyed looking and watching Adrian. :) :)

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NJ Riley
October 15, 2007 at 16:33

For someone who professes to be such a Highlander fan, I would have thought you could spell MacLeod correctly!! Anyway, I am also a HUGE Highlander fan and I didn't think the new movie was as bad as you and Clint Morris thought it was. SPOILER ALERT!

The part where Joe died was so sad that I actually cried. And, the ending was great--finally Duncan has the child he always wanted!

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