I have seen some truly bad sequels in my lifetime. Highlander II is not quite the worst, but it is down there I reckon. It is a wretched film, not only as a sequel(compared to a I think fun original) but also on its own merits. The film does look decent with good sets and costumes and Michael Ironside is quite good as the villain, but that is it really. The score is generic, with few memorable themes, and the script is just dire and ridiculously cheesy in some scenes. Another big weakness is the plot. It is a very convoluted one, and also one full of inconsistencies and unforgivable mistakes which a few commentators have pointed out already. I have no better news about the action sequences either, on the whole they are very clumsy and lifeless. The pace is off too. Because the script and story has no sparkle, I was hoping the pace would liven it up a bit. Quite the contrary actually, throughout the pace is dull and never recovers. The direction is lethargic this time round, while the acting fares little better. Christopher Lambert is rather bland, and while Sean Connery is better being more charismatic he is cursed by some bad dialogue and a hardly credible accent. Overall, not worth it really. 1/10 Bethany Cox
