StudioCanal, out now

There can only be one.

My strongest abiding memory from the early days of the Highlander franchise is knowing that a friend had to come up with a slogan for the sequel and everyone was suggesting variants on “There can only be another one”. The 1986 original didn’t leave much of a lasting impression on me the first time around but after covering the making of the TV spin-off – and its own spin-off – I took more of an interest in the franchise.

Those coming to it now have the massive advantage of being able to get this new edition, with a tremendous amount of extra material that plunges you into the world of the Immortals, not simply with a stunning presentation of the movie in 4K but with multiple commentary tracks, documentaries that delve into the finest detail (for me, the examination of the music is one of the highlights of the set), and three booklets, all of which are worth your time.

The film itself holds up pretty well, and you can see why it’s become a cult over the last four decades. Christophe Lambert and Clancy Brown are strong opponents, and Sean Connery’s makes an instant impression. Like many, I find the contemporary scenes more engaging; the historical moments, filmed at key locations (as memorialised in a table top display at the café at the Glencoe Visitor’s Centre, of all places) work well enough but sometimes lack an edge.

Verdict: An excellent package with plenty of new material. 8/10

Paul Simpson