Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007) (V)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Writers:

David Abramowitz (writer)
Gregory Widen (characters)

Release Date:

5 June 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

In revenge, patience is a virtue. And after a thousand years, Colin MacLeod doesn't give a damn about virtue ...

Plot:

An anime continuation of the HIGHLANDER saga, following immortal Colin MacLeod's quest for revenge in the future.

Plot Keywords:

Immortal | Revenge | Highlander | Hate | Warrior

Cast

Dave B. Mitchell	...	Malike / Additional voices (voice) (as David B. Mitchell)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alistair Abell	...	Colin MacLeod
Hank Banks	...	Joe (voice)
Kathleen Barr	...	Moya
Jim Byrnes	...	Doc
Emma Fairley	...	Deborah
Janyse Jaud	...	Kyala (voice)
Scott McNeil	...	Amergan (voice)
Thomas Perkins	...	Additional Voices
Zachary Samuels	...	Marcus Octavius (voice)
Debi Mae West	...	Dahlia

Also Known As:

Highlander: Vengeance (USA) (working title)
Untitled Yoshiaki Kawajiri/Highlander Project (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Germany:86 min (European Film Market)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:M18 | Australia:M | South Korea:15

Company:

Imagi Animation Studios

Trivia:

The character of Amergan was modeled on the character of Merlin from the film Excalibur (1981). Scott McNeil, who voiced Amergan, is a fan of Nicol Williamson, the actor who played Merlin in "Excalibur."

Quotes:

Amergan: [talking through a mouse] Feeling better? Taking his head. His power must have really turned you on.
Colin MacLeod: SHUT UP, AMERGAN!
[strikes the mouse with his sword but misses]
Amergan: You're lucky that I am already dead or that would have killed me.

Movie Connections:

Follows Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

Animated

I agree with another user here, that this animated entry into the Highlander saga is indeed better than the real life sequels to the original Highlander. I still wasn't entirely convinced about this movie. Set in the (apocalyptic) future, I've seen better animes than this one. One of them being "Fist of the North Star". You can't really compare those two movies (although apart from the time setting, there seem to be some other similar parts) other than the fact that they are both animes.

And of course the fact, that these movies are not suitable for children. It's again the fact, that some animated movies are for an adult audience. And this one too, for it's depicting/showing of violence. My summary then-> It won't be a waste of time if you watch this movie, but it won't blow your mind either! :o)