It is unclear if this was a direct result of winning the Prize or if the memories came back naturally over time. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Deducing MacLeod will target the shield, Katana allies himself with David Blake who explains the energy required to counteract and disable the shield at this point could threaten Earth. After a brief exchange where Connor asks Louise to come with him, the theatrical ending is shown where the two embrace in front of a field of stars, then transform into light streaks and fly off into space. To protect people from dying, MacLeod helped in the construction of a giant "shield", several years ago. Many even grow to hate Connor, saying he ruined the world, ignoring the fact the ozone layer would’ve killed them if he did nothing. Louise Marcus, along with many people on Earth, sees the stars and sky for the first time in her life. All references to the Immortals being aliens from another planet called Zeist were eliminated. On November 1, 1991, the Highlander sequel, Highlander II: The Quickening premiered. Katana tries to block their path as they drive out of the parking lot, but Connor runs him over. Katana kills Blake for suggesting he has made a mistake. For this reason, MacLeod becomes directly involved in the creation of the Shield and protective of its use, until he is told the ozone layer is healed and later confirms this by journeying above the Shield with Louise. 29. [18], In the United States, the theatrical cut was released on VHS on 13 May 1992[19] by Columbia TriStar Home Video,[20] and was reissued on 13 April 1994 by Hemdale Home Video.[21]. In the year 2024, the ozone layer is believed to have been destroyed. Released: 1991. Highlander II: The Quickening is a 1991 science fiction film directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen and Michael Ironside. Now he is just an old man, until one day some other Immortals arrive on our planet. An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize". CONNOR AND LOUISE STEAL A TRUCK FROM MAX: Connor and Louise escape from MAX by Knocking out a guard and commandeering a truck. After giving Connor the remaining Shield coordinates, he tells Connor to go above the shield to confirm that radiation levels are normal. Connor puts on a pair of goggles he finds next to the model and his movement triggers the flashback transition. "[14], John C. McGinley made his character's voice as deep as possible in an effort to sound like Orson Welles. CONNOR WATCHES A SHIELD CORPORATION "NEWSCAST" ON HIS CAR TELEVISION: Connor leaves the opera house and watches a news story broadcast by The Shield Corporation (TSC) on his car's television. This ending appeared on the original UK rental VHS release, which was of the UK theatrical cut, and is sometimes seen in televised broadcasts of Highlander II: The Quickening. Movie release dates/review for Highlander II: The Quickening 1991, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure movie directed by Russell Mulcahy.Synopsis: In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the destruction of Earth under an anti-ozone shield.Tagline: It's a … Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film a score of 0.5 stars (out of four), saying: "Highlander II: The Quickening is the most hilariously incomprehensible movie I've seen in many a long day—a movie almost awesome in its badness. 23. KATANA AND THE PRIESTS WATCH CONNOR ON A VIDEO SCREEN: When Connor arrives at his favourite bar, Katana and the Priests observe him from the distant past on a holographic projection bearing the caption "New York City. Centuries later in New York, 1985, MacLeod defeats the Kurgan, becoming the last immortal exile left alive, thus winning the Prize and becoming mortal. Highlander II: The Quickening is de Titel vun en Fantasy-Film ut dat Johr 1991 vun den Speelbaas Russel Mulcahy. Opposition comes from both the planet Ziest (MacLeod and Ramirez's homeworld) and a corporation profiting from the supposed lack of ozone. Lancelot falls in love with Guinevere, who is due to be married to King Arthur. 5. You look, and the guy you wanted to beat up has run away and hid. "[25] Ebert also mocked the film's title. Since he never fully declares whether or not he chooses to remain or return, MacLeod still has the possibility of returning to the distant past and the society he originally called home. text 13.59 KB . Label: Bronze ‎– 9031-73657-2. 32. reveals that this evening's production of "The Valkyrie" is being performed "in the presence of Dr: Alan Neyman President, TSC." The camera follows his movement and continues around his body coming to rest on a younger Connor and Alan watching the Shield launch in 1999. Connor MacLeod and the other immortals are human beings born with an energy called the Quickening that makes them invincible to death unless they are beheaded. 17. Later in the scene, Connor recalls a long ago battle between his forces and those of the evil Immortal, Katana, presented through a series of flashbacks that are cross cut with scenes from the opera being performed on stage. You see, the Immortals come from another planet. It was released on 12 April 1991 in the United Kingdom (in a 8 minutes longer cut) and 1 November 1991 in the United States. Highlander II: The Quickening is a 1991 science fiction film directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside and Sean Connery.It is the second installment in the Highlander film series, and transitions the fantasy of the first film into science fiction. (1991). In Glencoe, Scotland - the location of his death in the first Highlander film - Ramírez materializes alive and well. The American version of this scene is much shorter, with Blake telling Katana he is wrong after Connor and Louise escape from the exhaust fan room in MAX. Highlander II: The Quickening is a 1991 science fiction film directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen and Michael Ironside. After the woman attacks and wounds him with a bottle, Connor's injured hand magically heals itself. At the end of the movie, MacLeod releases his Quickening energy to overload and destroy the Shield, indicating he may now have become mortal again in the process. He briefly confronts MacLeod on holy ground (where they are forbidden to fight), taunting him before leaving. 12. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. هایلندر 2، با بازی دوباره کریستوفر لمبرت (Christopher Lambert) و شاون کانری (Sean Connery). 34. Highlander II: The Quickening is een Amerikaanse actiefilm uit 1991 onder regie van Russell Mulcahy. MOTHER AND BABY ON THE SUBWAY: Aboard Katana's subway car, extended footage reveals a mother with a baby in a carriage. Why were Connor and Ramirez sent from Zeist to Earth? Before dying, Brenda asks Connor to promise he will solve the problem of the ozone layer. Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, a wise sorcerer who guides the rebellion, chooses the man called Connor MacLeod, "a man of great destiny," to lead them against Katana. Connor's P.O.V. [15][16], According to the documentary Highlander II: Seduced by Argentina, the film's apparent poor performance is partially a result of the bonding company's interference with the work of director Russell Mulcahy. He is allowed to enter the building after a hand scanner at the security desk validates his identity. The second Highlander movie, again with Christopher Lambert and Sir Sean Connery. KATANA CALLS TO CONNOR FROM THE TOP OF AN EMPTY WAREHOUSE: Standing atop the warehouse, Katana says "My kind of town. The site's critics' consensus reads: "There should have been only one. MacLeod declines, saying he is dying and doesn't approve of terrorism. When they both end up beheaded, MacLeod absorbs their Quickening energies, regaining his youth and immortality. It's the year 2024, and all of the ozone above Earth is gone. Select from premium Highlander Ii The Quickening of the highest quality. Was this review helpful to you? Blake vows that Louise and Connor will never make it out of MAX alive. EXTENDED FIGHT SCENE BETWEEN CONNOR AND CORDA: The battle sequence between Connor and Corda, is extended before Connor falls onto the top of the train. There is also additional dialogue from one of her cohorts as he tries to convince her to get moving before they're all caught. CONNOR AND RAMIREZ ACQUIRE MAX SECURITY UNIFORMS: After the doctor faints, a restored shot shows Connor and Ramirez catching him, followed by another restored shot where they take the guards' uniforms. Highlander II: The Quickening was released in the UK on 12 April 1991, distributed by Entertainment Film Distributors and running 8 minutes longer than the US cut. Highlander II The Quickening Full Movie In Hindi 1080p Download. مک لود (MacLeod)، چندین سال پیش برای جلوگیری از مرگ و میر مردم کمک کرد تا سپری بزرگ ساخته شود. Directed by Russell Mulcahy. 6. 36. New sequences include a battle between MacLeod and Katana atop a moving vehicle after they escape the security facility, and MacLeod and Louise climb through a mountain tunnel to emerge above the Shield to confirm that the radiation levels are back to normal (a scene previously only seen in the UK cut). Ramirez points out that they need the second half of the coordinates before they can go above the Shield. 15. How MacLeod experiences a childhood in Scotland and does not recognize Ramírez when they meet in the 16th century is not explained, nor is it said why Ramírez claims in the first film that he is thousands of years old and from Egypt when he was only exiled from Zeist to Earth in the 16th century (roughly 500 years ago before when the film takes place). The ending shows Connor magically returning to planet Zeist, taking Louise along with him, while Ramírez’ voice is heard in the background. Meanwhile, General Katana arrives from Zeist, determined to kill MacLeod himself. John and his illegally pregnant wife are inside but want to escape before birth. The film has received very negative reviews from critics and fans of the series, and is considered one of the worst films ever made. 33. Music From And Inspired By The Film Highlander II - The Quickening. This dialogue was cut from the American version because Corda and Reno don't arrive until after this conversation and, therefore, Connor is not yet becoming Immortal. BLAKE AND KATANA DISCUSS CONNOR'S NEXT MOVE: Blake worries that Connor, who has been missing for 24 hours, has gotten above the Shield. He fears TSC will end up in Chapter 11 if the truth about the Ozone Layer is revealed. Totally new footage follows, revealing Brenda in a hospital bed, burned and covered with bandages, the victim of radiation poisoning. KATANA TAKES A CAB: This scene, in which Katana is driven to an empty warehouse by garrulous cabbie Jerry Pritchett, contains both extra footage and dialogue. The final shot of the sequence reveals the bridge over the floodgates is crawling with guards. With Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside. Find the perfect Highlander Ii: The Quickening stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the destruction of Earth under an anti-ozone shield. It is the second installment in the Highlander film series, and transitions the fantasy of the first film into science fiction. When an escort girl is found dead in the offices of a Japanese company in Los Angeles, detectives Web Smith and John Connor act as liaison between the company's executives and the investigating cop Tom Graham. But, since there isn't anyone left who's Immortal after MacLeod's victory in the previous movie, he has stopped being an Immortal. The sequel Highlander III: The Sorcerer follows the events of the first film contradicting and ignoring the events and revelations of Highlander 2. It's still not a particularly good film—but it's infinitely superior to the original version... What was once a horrible, horrible film has become downright tolerable, and actually somewhat entertaining at times. Katana is unsatisfied with their decision, but the sentence is executed, leading to the events of the original film. This sequence also includes new music. [9] It was universally panned for its retcons, large plot holes, poorly developed characters, confusing story structure, abundance of subplots, and bad editing. 38. See his imagination running rampant, bringing in aliens from outer space with immensely powerful firearms, immortals who bring each other back to life by calling out their names, epic duels on flying skateboards, and a blatant disregard for anything logical or previously established—now you are starting to get closer to the vision of Highlander II. It is the second installment in the Highlander film series, and transitions the fantasy of the first film into science fiction. Well, imagine if Ed Wood were alive today, and someone gave him a multi-million dollar budget. After 25 years, however, the necessity of maintaining the shield is being questioned. Ramirez trains the young Quentin Macleod (The Highlander) and prepares him for his future and current battles against the sinister immortals in the world. In the American version, this scene is immediately followed by Katana's arrival at Blake's board meeting - as if the empty warehouse and the Shield Corporation were the same place. RAMIREZ'S NEW TWO SIDED CONVERSATION WITH A FEMALE AIRLINE PASSENGER: This is the second part of Ramirez's flight across the Atlantic. If one of the immortal exiles is able to kill all the others, that immortal will win the Prize - full amnesty for their crimes and a choice: return to their true home in the distant past or remain in the future but now live as a mortal who will age and eventually die. Using his magic, Ramírez sacrifices his life to save the Highlander from a death trap. Het is het tweede deel in de Highlander-filmserie. 26. This was followed by a Special Edition DVD release in 2004, which was largely the same cut as the Renegade Version but with some altered special effects. In fact, it's well known that the dark haired ladies..." Well you've got to hear it. SonicWBii Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. 3. Katana disagrees and sends them to find and kill Connor anyway. In 1995, an alternate director's cut called the Renegade Version was released to home video that attempted to address the many story problems, such as removing all mention of Zeist and the idea that immortals are aliens. An Interdisciplinary Journal of Film and Television Studies, Highlander II : Three Versions Of A Film In Search Of Its Identity By Sean Murphy, https://books.google.com/books?id=OQgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA58&dq=highlander+2+hemdale&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiihMzU3IXuAhV2B50JHZoWDUAQ6AEwAnoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=highlander%202%20hemdale&f=false, https://sonicwii.fandom.com/wiki/Highlander_II:_The_Quickening?oldid=56423. In a new voice over, Brenda tells him she is sorry to be leaving him so soon. In the American version, these scenes were reversed. ALAN AND CONNOR DISCUSS THE SHIELD LAUNCH (RESTORED FLASHBACK 1): The first flashback restored to its correct position in the film occurs when Connor and Alan discuss the day the Shield was launched. The victor will have the choice to "grow old and die in the future or return here with his freedom and his faith restored. THE SENTENCING OF CONNOR AND RAMIREZ BY THE PRIESTS: A restored shot of Connor in his opera box is followed by a shot of a huge set of double doors on the opera house stage. There are several shots of Connor and Louise climbing a long ladder, surrounded by sparks and explosions. I own both the original video of this and the revised version. Now he is just an old man, until one day some other Immortals arrive on our planet. 18. 7. 21. [7] Mulcahy reportedly hated the final product so much he walked out of the film's world premiere,[8] reportedly doing so after viewing its first 15 minutes. As Katana hurls the train through the tunnel at blinding speed, there is also additional footage of several passengers being thrown against the back of the car and more blood and gore than in the original release. New dialogue in this scene tells us that Connor and Ramirez are rebels who possess an unholy Immortality like Katana. The fight moves from roof to hood and ends when Katana is thrown from the truck. As he walks away, the camera pulls back to show a vast hall full of radiation victims. They pass a sign reading "Danger Shield Ceiling - Authorized Personnel Only." Meanwhile, a violent warlord tries to seize power from Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. It is the second installment in the Highlander film series and in my opinion the most terribly delightful. Unable to see the sky for decades, many begin to suffer from depression and loss of hope while human society continues to decline due to violence, greed and crime. "[23] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 31 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". I'm waiting." An extra scene shows Connor and Louise journeying above the Shield to confirm the ozone layer has repaired itself. 42. Reviewing the 2004 "Special Edition" DVD, David Ryan of DVD Verdict gave it a score of 69 out of 100 and said that "[this] is the best version of this film that [the producers] can make with the material they have on hand. 4. The Renegade Version was reconstructed largely from existing material; certain scenes were removed and others added back in, and entire sequence of events were changed. In 1985, after all other immortals on Earth are dead and The Kurgan’s reign of terror is brought to an end, MacLeod wins the Prize. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, with 24 reviews, the film has a rare approval rating of 0% – meaning no favorable reviews whatsoever – receiving an average rating of 2.7/10. He becomes mortal and marries his new lover Brenda Wyatt. Ramírez is reborn in Ancient Egypt and becomes a cunning but morally guided warrior. 28. However, it also includes footage of Virginia Madsen as Louise Marcus speaking to Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod. Unwilling to take that chance, Katana sends two henchmen, Corda and Reno, to kill him. ; Antony : Polygram vidéo [distrib.] The survivor will win the Prize: a choice to either remain on Earth as a mortal person and live out their days or return to Zeist, their past crimes forgiven. CONNOR FIGHTS KATANA ON THE TRUCK: Connor and Louise follow Alan's coordinates into a deserted area. This was the film of his career although he came close to acting better than this in The Avengers. Brenda dies while holding his hand. [7][8] The resulting film contradicts the established canon of the first movie regarding the nature of immortals and MacLeod's past, such as depicting immortals as aliens from the planet Zeist rather than human born with an energy connecting them to nature and making them unable to die unless beheaded. Jerry's added dialogue concerns the decayed state of the world and the availability of his sister. The rest of the story that takes place in 2024 is largely similar to the original theatrical version, with flashbacks rearranged, additional scenes, and some scenes having minor changes. Mulcahy did not like the screenplay and the production team was lured to shoot it in Argentina to reduce production costs; the country however was going through a financial crisis. gag. In an extended ending, MacLeod returns to Zeist after destroying the Shield and is seen on the planet walking alongside Louise who has accompanied him (this has been dubbed by fans as the "fairy tale ending").[11]. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Connor's friend Alan has become increasingly isolated, and the fact that he is "unavailable for comment" makes Connor concerned for his safety. Ozone depletion, time travel and corporate greed are at the core of all the thrilling twists and turns in this stylish action sequel. Through the computer magic of CGI, the doors open into the past, where Connor and Ramirez stand before the Priests awaiting judgement. 20. An early version of this ending is shown on the Special Edition. Looking for more? In it Lambert reunited with director Russell Mulcahy and fellow actor Sean Connery. Sep 18th, 2018. There is a dissolve into a shot of the setting sun (used as the opening shot of the American version) bearing the title: "New York, 1998." Template:Use dmy dates Highlander II: The Quickening is a 1991 science fiction film directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside and Sean Connery. Now a frail old man, MacLeod lives a solitary life. At the end of the restored board meeting scene, Blake now has additional dialogue, saying "Ah, Wilson, could we get on this Highlander thing as soon as possible?". Sign Up, it unlocks many cool features! Deceived that he had won the Prize, Connor MacLeod awakens from a peaceful life when an entombed immortal magician comes seeking the Highlander. A small cut on MacLeod's hand, delivered by a drunk, instantly heals and he realizes this means there are other immortals on Earth again. However, due to contractual obligations, he did not.[8]. Highlander II was shot almost entirely in Argentina after the country's economy crashed. In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the … As the original cut of the film is no longer distributed, many fans in later years have only had the Regenade Version and Special Edition available to watch. Connor locates Alan with his opera glasses, and the two old friends wave to each other. 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