Connor MacLeod, known as the Highlander, is an Immortal, a being who is immortal except from being decapitated. There were Immortals throughout the ages, and they scout each other to kill, each death giving them more powers, until there is only one left. The film skips from modern day to the past frequently which can feel disjointing. We learnt that Connor has been alive for centuries, even having a wife in Scotland a few hundred years ago. Over the years, he has been living in secret, assuming false identities, avoiding his fate. However, it catches up to him and the Kurgan hunts him, those two being the only Immortals left. The plot sounds interesting but the pacing is not ideal. The overly long length lends to scenes which are either boring or does not add to the plot. Sword fights are not elegant, rather they tend to be a fumbling swing of swords. A weak fantasy film especially when there are many better ones since.
