For many, Highlander 2 is the worst entry in the complex, immortal-focused fantasy saga. Its plot is incoherent and barely relates to the original, the action is hit-and-miss, and even Sean Connery is can’t save it. But is it the “worst”? That all depends on your point of view. Sometimes seeing the actual worst thing, full of missteps and incongruent ideas can be amazing, particularly if that piece of failed art is really nuts. The other kind of “worst thing” though, is actually worse, because that’s when the worst thing is mediocre and safe-ish, to the point of being forgettable and dull. And this is why if you pit Highlander 2 (1991) against Highlander 3 (1995), the latter is actually worse, even though, technically, it’s better.
Here’s why, thirty years later, Highlander 3: The Final Dimension is such a bizarre sequel, but why longtime fans like me still want to love it so much. Spoilers ahead.
