Highlander: The Search for Vengeance tells a story of Colin MacLeod, an immortal on a quest for vengeance as the title suggests. Like most movies in the long running series, the story takes place over hundreds of years and includes many flashbacks. One of the first things you notice on seeing this film are the amazing visuals. There’s plenty of sci-fi action including post-apocalyptic weapons and robots. The pace of the story is good and if you’re already a fan of the waining series, this is a special treat. You don’t need to have seen any other installment of the many movies or series however, as the movie works well on its own.
After having been disappointed with everything that has come out of the Highlander storyline of late, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this film. Already an Anime fan, I appreciate the visual quality and overall look of the film. It is an untold story of the Highlander mythos and fits well into that franchise, paving the way for new stories to be told. That I am already a fan of the Highlander conversation is what got me to check out this film and I am happy I did. I found it to be pleasing on many levels and easily recommend it, giving it a 4 out of 5 marks.