Highlander returns to theaters in glorious 4K, for 40th anniversary.

I saw it again on the big screen for the first time in years. It moved me, which I had not been expecting. It was a great action flick when I saw it in the eighties, but as I get older I feel saddened about how he has to leave people behind such as Heather and even Rachel (his assistant). Even the part where he is expelled from his village is very sad. And I know not everyone likes Queen but I do love their soundtrack here.

It's a bombastic film, and rolls along nicely. At the Q&A last night there were some just criticisms of the film. Brenda (Roxanne Hart) is underutilised in the final bit, although by distracting Kurgan she helps Connor win. Clancy Brown should have been paid far more than he was. I would have liked to have seen more of the other immortals — Kim who was cut out entirely, the African guy who gets a small appearance and so on.

The remake will be interesting, and the cast holds out some promise.

I'm sure it has its fanbase. ;)

Word has it that the Devil Wears Prada 2 is much better than the original.