Highlander: The Final Dimension

Starring:Christopher Lambert, Mario Van Peebles, Deborah Kara Unger, Mako, Raoul Trujillo, Jean-Pierre Perusse, Martin Neufeld, Frederick Y. Okimura, Daniel Do, Gabriel Kakon, Louis Bertignac, Michael Jayston, Zenhu Han, Akira Inoue, Darcy Laurie, Georges Vitetzakis, David Francis, Lisa Vitello, Matt Holland, Richard Jutras
Director: Andrew Morahan
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

Description

The last incredible chapter of the thrilling action-adventure series, HIGHLANDER: THE FINAL DIMENSION finds the immortal Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert -- HIGHLANDER 1&2, FORTRESS) destined for a decisive battle with his ruthless eternal enemy, Kane (Mario Van Peebles -- GUNMEN, POSSE, NEW JACK CITY). Pursued across time by his arch rival, MacLeod must make a heroic last stand if he is to rid the earth of the seemingly unstoppable Kane! Packed with intense action and astonishing special effects -- the Highlander's greatest challenge will become your ultimate adventure!

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IT!.......2007-06-28

I've always enjoyed the "Highlander" movies, specifically the swords. I've been fascinated with swords since I was about 5 yrs old. Anyway, it's not a GREAT great film, but it does have a lot of good action in it. I'd recommend it to anyone who isn't scared of a little bit of head rolling, swords swinging, and general fantasy flicks.

BETTER WITH EACH VIEWING.......2007-06-07

When I first watched "Highlander: The Final Dimension" a few years ago, I was disappointed. But after watching the film a couple of more times, I started to warm up to it more. True, its still the worst film in the series, but it is still a pretty good movie. The story is a bit weak due to the fact that the writers pretty much rehashed the plot for the first film. Still, the acting is great, and the battle scenes are pretty dang good. While non-fans will find little to enjoy in the film, established fans will be pleased for the most part.
Movie/DVD Grade: B

Highlander3.......2007-02-20

An interesting and exciting movie. Brings another eposode to the story. Enjoyed it for the action and the detail. Worth watching and owning.

A bit of a rehash, but an enjoyable sequel to 1986's "Highlander".......2007-01-05

Ignoring the events of "Highlander 2," this film picks up 9 yrs after the first. We find MacLeod living with his adoptive son in Morocco and satisfied that he is the last immortal and has the coveted "Prize." Soon he recieves a cognition that more immortals are alive (revived from "death" by an archeological dig) and packs for NYC for a duel with the evil sorcerer immortal Kane.

Made while the tv show was at its peak, this film benefits from the influence of its narrative and production style that had been refined over the years. Most of the characters and their relationships (especially the love interests) are thin and underdeveloped. The movie relies heavily on nostalgia for the 1st film for the impact of its emotional scenes. It also mirrors it's story to the point of being a near remake. The police hunt subplot simply drops out of the picture near the end and the villians were too silly. The special f/x are enjoyable but underused (Kane barely uses his illusions during fights.)

Still, the deja vu and pretention and trickery themes are well handled (though not explored as much as they could have been). Lambert is as appropiately meloncally and good humored as in previous entries, van Peeples is clearly having fun with his deliciously devilish over the top performance, Unger is quite attractive (even more so in the obligatory sex scene, of course), and Mako's dignified presence is, of course, a welcome addtion to the "Highlander" saga. The special f/x were good for there time and still fairly impressive today. The DVD is barebones though, and the picture has not been cleaned up.

The concept of immortals and their eternal battle are not explained in this movie and may leave the unintiated confused. Seeing "Highlander" first or doing a little net research may be required for understanding. Overall, a competent production and a worthy if underdeveloped and rushed sequel to the 1986 film.

A true sequal to the original, although the first stood alone........2006-07-04

This is the Third installment of the Highlander movie series, and it is truly the sequel to the first. Againg, the first movie was never intended to have a sequel, but this one did a better job at addapting the first movies story line. Remember, the second movie (the Quickening) was never really intended to be a sequel and to be a different piece of the puzzle, although it was a calculation that misfired with fans and the box office because it did use sean connery and christopher lambert again. The action is good, and it stays true to the highlander themes. But, this movie essentially is the first one retold again, with the explanation that "oops, I guess there was one more alive", a lame cop out to get a sequel. But, again for the collector, you will need this movie in the collection. It is good as a primer to watch the first one again.

Average customer rating:

The Sequel To The Sequel, I Mean The Prequel To The Sequel, I Huh... Never Mind
The third movie is the real sequel to the first one
Highland Garbage.
A Battle Through the Ages...
The best sequel yet, but nowhere near a good film

Highlander: The Final Dimension
Starring: Christopher Lambert , Mario Van Peebles , Deborah Kara Unger , Mako , and Raoul Trujillo
Director: Andrew Morahan
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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Release Date: 1998-06-16

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One must assume that Christopher Lambert signed a contract forcing him to make this second sequel to the 1986 cult film Highlander. Unless he was paid an enormous amount of money, there is no explanation for his appearance in this abysmal movie. The original feature, which was graced with the presence of Sean Connery, was a critical yawn but attracted a cult following on the strength of its supernatural story line. An overproduced and muddled sequel followed, as well as a syndicated TV series and a video flick spliced together from the series. One would think audiences had had enough of this clansman who can die only if decapitated. This installment begins 400 years ago, when Lambert is in Japan perfecting his swordsmanship with the aid of another immortal, a wizard who soon loses his head to a scenery-chewing Mario Van Peebles. The ebb and flow of warring energies cause the wizard's cave to close in on itself, sealing the evil Peebles inside a mountain for four centuries. Flash to the present: Peebles escapes his rocky prison and immediately goes in search of the lethargic Lambert. Though shot on location in Canada, France, Morocco, and Scotland, this has all the production value of a student film. Under the helm of music-video director Andy Morahan, the movie is jumpy and jumbled, leaping from one ridiculous scene to another. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Customer Reviews:

The Sequel To The Sequel, I Mean The Prequel To The Sequel, I Huh... Never Mind.......2006-07-19

Well thank goodness for a little return to sanity. There's no more planet Zeist in the storyline and Ramirez stays dead in 'Highlander: The Final Dimension', the third film in the Highlander series released in '95. Actually as things turn out this is not really the final dimension (i.e. installment). There's still one more to follow, fooled you again!

The third film is set up as a prequel to the second. MacLeod, still played by Christopher Lambert has left Scotland and eventually ends up in Japan where he makes friends with another powerful Immortal-sorcerer Nakano (Mako). As things always seem to turn out for MacLeod's friends, Nakano is killed by a rival Immortal-sorcerer named Kane (Mario Van Peebles) setting up a showdown between the Highlander and Kane.

This film is definitely not as good as the original, but it's a far cry better than the previous sequel. Some good fantasy, action/adventure fun for Highlander fans. It's not just swordplay anymore, now sorcery has been added to the equation.

The third movie is the real sequel to the first one.......2005-12-28

Don't get me wrong, I like the second movie, but more like an imaginative science fiction story. This one, also called he Sorcerer, is the real sequel of the first movie, that continues the mithology as it really is in our world. The plot is inspiring, and it have great action scenes.

Highland Garbage........2005-12-09

This film makes no sense, and really doesn't fit into the highlander timeline.
it starts off 400 years before and Mcleod is hanging out in a cave in fuedal japan with some sorcerer Dude., how he got there is a complete mystery.
then in walks the bad guys, another bunch of sorcerers and they are immortal. Well there is battle and our hero wins out and the cave collapses.. Cut to 400 years later and an archaeological team discover the cave and the sleeping immortals awaken, their clothes still in pristine condition after all the centuries, must have been sprinkled with pixie dust. The main bad guy Kane, kills the other Dudes and then teleports to New York to hunt Mcleod, oh and Kane now speaks fluent English.
Usual crap then insues and mcleod saves the day.
absolute crap-don't waste your money.

A Battle Through the Ages..........2005-09-10

After managing to cultivate a massive cult following, the 'Highlander' franchise seemed to be doing well. Though the original film "Highlander" is beloved, the sequel "Highlander 2: The Quickening" was panned by most fans (that is until the release of the Director's Cut), but despite the lackluster reaction of the fans to the sequel, the tv series that was spawned brought many back into the fold. So, it really should come as no surprise that Dimension Films would choose to release another Immortal adventure with "Highlander: The Final Dimension". With the release of this movie, which is actually set before the second film, many fans thought that this would redeem the franchise. Not to disappoint this movie did redeem the franchise in my opinion, and actually serves as a direct sequel to the original film, allowing audiences to forget about the events of "Highlander 2: The Quickening".

"Highlander: The Final Dimension" takes place in the present day, and Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) apparently had been tricked into believing he was the only Immortal remaining after the events of "Highlander". Now, an enemy from Connor's time spent in feudal Japan has tracked MacLeod down in the present day, and is determined to take his head and receive the Quickening from Connor. Now this evil Immortal, Kane (Mario Van Peebles), will stop at nothing to take his revenge on Connor, even if that means killing Connor's new girlfriend (Deborah Unger) or his adopted son. Whatever it takes to win, because 'In the end, there can be only one.'

Many fans felt that "Highlander: The Final Dimension" did a decent job of bringing the franchise back into modern days and allowed them to ignore the events of "Highlander 2: The Quickening". However, other fans thought that this 3rd film in the 'Highlander' franchise still didn't manage to recapture what made the original film so great, while others felt that it simply copied the first film. Personally, I think that "Highlander: The Final Dimension" was a good continuation to "Highlander" and did an good job of redeeming the franchise after the 2nd installment. So, basically if you are wanting to watch the 'Highlander' series, here is the order to view the movies in. First of course is the original film, "Highlander", followed by "Highlander: The Final Dimension", and rounding out the series is "Highlander: Endgame". Now, if you want you can watch "Highlander 2: The Quickening" and if you do, view it as an alternate reality in the 'Highlander' universe, otherwise it could ruin your view of the franchise as a whole.

Though not as good as the original film, "Highlander: The Final Dimension" is a good follow-up sequel and redeemer for the franchise. Recommended for fans of the 'Highlander' franchise, or casual viewers that enjoyed the original film or are just looking for a decent fantasy film. However, if you have not seen the original film, you probably should before you watch this sequel, so that you understand the backstory involved for Connor MacLeod.

"Highlander: The Final Dimension" is rated R for violence, language, and nudity/sexuality.

The best sequel yet, but nowhere near a good film.......2004-01-03

Some fans will strike me for this, others will clap me on the shoulder, but in my opinion, HIGHLANDER III: THE SORCERER is the only trustworthy, even average sequel to HIGHLANDER. Let's face it - HIGHLANDER II can't even be considered a sequel, while HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME was a complete waste of potential.

Released in the U.S. as HIGHLANDER: THE FINAL DIMENSION, H3 has immortal Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert, back and better than ever) realizing that he didn't win The Prize, and that some immortals still remain: one of whom is evil sorcerer Kane (Mario Van Peebles). After Kane is freed from a 400-year slumber, he journeys to New York City seeking the Highlander. There MacLeod must do battle again. The game may have changed, but the rule remains the same: in the end, there can be only one.

First of all, let me say that while it's nowhere near a good movie, HIGHLANDER III is very entertaining and actually quite fun to watch. It's almost even a remake of the first film. Everything we want to know is explained (including why we have HIGHLANDER sequels!), and ... *sigh* Deborah Unger is included ...

Surprisingly, the film was also the only HIGHLANDER movie to get a PG-13! (The director's cut, however, is back to an R for a couple of sex scenes)

HIGHLANDER III also bears the most resemblance to HIGHLANDER: THE SERIES, which was, at the time, being filmed. It also features Loreena McKennit's "Bonny Portmore", one of the most beautiful songs ever written, which was featured in H:TS and later in HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME.

For every 1 good review of this film there are 10 bad ones. I think you'll just have to rent it yourself (Director's Cut, only) and see what you think. I thought it was the only reliable HIGHLANDER sequel yet.

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Customer Reviews:

The Sequel To The Sequel, I Mean The Prequel To The Sequel, I Huh... Never Mind.......2006-07-19

The third movie is the real sequel to the first one.......2005-12-28

Highland Garbage........2005-12-09

A Battle Through the Ages..........2005-09-10

The best sequel yet, but nowhere near a good film.......2004-01-03

Surprisingly, the film was also the only HIGHLANDER movie to get a PG-13! (The director's cut, however, is back to an R for a couple of sex scenes)

Product Description

The third Highlander movie takes place at 1994, which means it's a prequel of the second film. After the death of his beloved wife Heather some centuries ago, Connor MacLeod left the highlands of Scotland and wandered around the world. Finally, he got to Japan, where he met the famous sorcerer Nakano, who was an Immortal too. Soon, they became friends, and Nakano taught Conor some tricks. But one day, an old enemy, Kane, came to Japan willing to find Nakano's cave and kill him. Although he succeeded, after cutting Nakano's head the mountain collapsed and Kane was trapped. Now, centuries after, an excavation reveals Nakano's cave...

Customer Reviews:

Remember, this is the same as Highlander:the final demension.......2006-07-04

This is the Canadian/european release name of Highlander: The final demension. I like this movie because I am a highlander fan, but it is essentially the first story told over again, just different characters and different places. This movie was more of a sequel to the original than the Highlander II movie was, although the first one should have never had a sequel. So if you feel the need as a collector to get this version, at least it is cheap.

Highlander III, come on it can't be!.......2006-06-22

This was the Highlander movie sequel with Mario Van Peebles that just totally dismissed the second film as if it had never been made. More's the pity they didn't stop right there and NOT make this movie. Anyway here we go again, after his first wife's death Conan wanders the world ending up in Japan where he learns tricks from his Japanese sorceror friend. Then the murderous Cain kills the sorceror only to be trapped (with two other evil immortals) under the collapsing ice and snow -- suspended in ice until.... Now here's the problem we assume (just like before) in the 3rd film that Conan (Lambert), has killed every other immortal and has won the prize and is now finally mortal. But Cain (the evil Immortal played by Mario) along with the two other evil Immortals ARE STILL FROZEN IN THE ICE!

So how could Conan have become mortal (the prize remember) by killing THE LAST OF HIS KIND with these three Immortal Popcycles still technically in existence? I mean just because they're frozen, in suspended animation, does that mean they don't count in the grand scheme of things in the Universe? There are some nice fight sequences while Mario and Lambert are hanging from cables, but it's the "Dallas" TV series all over again when a whole season with a dead Bobby disappears because somebody wakes up! Don't bother with this film. So just like the producers did pretending "The Quickening" didn't exist, do yourself a favor and do the same thing with this one. There can be only one!

very good customer services.......2005-12-14

Had problem with the first copy. Sent it back and received a new working copy without any problems.

Just an FYI.......2005-08-18

This film has also been released as a special Director's Cut under the title Highlander, The Final Dimension. It would have been nice if the studio made that a little clearer on the package, rather than just change the title and leave it to the consumer to figure it out.

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