Highlander: The Source
Highlander: The Source

Highlander: The Source

2007Movie86 minEnglish

The world is falling into chaos. As he roams a crumbling city, Duncan MacLeod, the Highlander, remembers happier times before the love of his life left... Hopeless and alone, MacLeod finds his way to a band of immortal companions, including his mysterious friend Methos, and a mortal, Watcher Joe Dawson. Together this small group sets out on a quest to find the origin of the first Immortal.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Brett LeonardGenres: Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a future ravaged by war and plague, Connor MacLeod, now an old man, lives in seclusion, haunted by the loss of his Immortals. When he learns that a malevolent force known as The Source is draining the life force of Immortals and mortals alike, he must seek out the Source and confront it. Alongside a small band of allies, Connor embarks on a dangerous journey to an ancient sanctuary where he hopes to find the strength to defeat this ultimate evil and restore balance.

Critical Reception

Highlander: The Source was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, largely seen as a disappointing continuation of the franchise. Its low production values, convoluted plot, and departure from the established tone of the series were frequently cited criticisms.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the charisma and epic scope of earlier Highlander installments.
  • Suffers from a weak script and uninspired action sequences.
  • A convoluted and unsatisfying conclusion to the Highlander saga.

Google audience: Audience reviews are overwhelmingly negative, with viewers citing a lack of coherence in the plot, poor special effects, and a general dissatisfaction with how the beloved franchise was handled. Many felt it failed to capture the spirit of the original film and television series.

Fun Fact

Despite being marketed as a direct sequel to the original Highlander films, the story and continuity presented in 'Highlander: The Source' often contradict established lore, leading many fans to consider it a non-canonical entry.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A movie that really isn't worth our time.** After a good first movie, a series of sequels that alternated between the horrible and the tolerable, and even a TV series (which I've never seen, but I don't feel like watching either), the ...