This film had soul

I have never been a fan of the Highlander films or TV series. I find them tedious and boring. I personally consider the first one to be one of the most over-rated 80s schlock out there.

However, I did find this film finally did something interesting with the immortality aspect. It showed how tiring and emotionally crippling it would be to live forever, staying young and strong, whilst all those around you fade away after growing old and frail. I can't imgaine a greater hell than watching everyone you love, be it a partner or a child, wither away and die before your very eyes, to know that this will be the fate of every loved one you have and will ever have.

I don't care what people say about the negative aspects of the film (and there are tons). The fact that a film tried to display some emotional range and turmoil in characters centuries old without coming off contrived and sappy is still something you can't really find in films.

Despite only having a few scenes together, Connor and Duncan's friendship really came off as genuine. Connor losing the will to live and fearing for Duncan's safety was believable. He found solace in the fact that he would die at the hands of a true friend, a fellow immortal who would use his power and wisdom for good. Even in death, Connor was able to not be selfish and try and make his death mean something. He died like he had lived.

Duncan standing over his (fake-looking CGI) grave and wishing his friend found peace was great. It showed where the film came from in terms of artistic inspiration and whilst it failed most other aspects, it achieved in its emotional goal.