Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305751724
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 6305751722
Label: Live / Artisan
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Publisher: Live / Artisan
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 14, 2000
Running Time: 77 minutes
Sales Rank: 97752
Studio: Live / Artisan
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
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A full-length animated movie adapted from the 'Highlander' animated television series. Young Quentin MacLeod is a brave warrior. In fact, it is his destiny to battle the most powerful - and evil - warrior in history. But first, he must learn the lessons that only a wise immortal like Don Vicente Ramirez can teach him. With the evil Kortan's armies hunting him down, Quentin trains for the day that the ultimate battle will begin.
Amazon.com:
This animated show is only loosely based on the original Highlander series. In 'The Chosen Highlander,' the Highlanders have been waiting 700 years for their chosen one to defeat the evil Kortan. When Quentin MacLeod learns that he is that immortal Jettator, he embarks on a journey to free the just-captured Dundees and apprentices himself to the immortal Don Vincente Ramirez. Much like Yoda in the Star Wars movies, Ramirez helps Quentin develop both inner and physical strength, coaching him to rely on all his senses when he fights and teaching him the immense power of belief. Quentin experiences the lure of tyranny firsthand in 'A Terrible Weapon' and realizes he has a lot to learn about himself and his powers. In 'Stevenson,' Quentin and Ramirez seek out a fellow Jettator who has been lured to the evil Kortan's side. In 'A Trap,' Quentin and Kortan duel in the Iron City. Quentin is struck blind and, after an initial victory, falls into a trap set by Kortan and his servant. Ramirez rescues Quentin and praises his quick learning, but proclaims him unprepared for the ultimate battle with Kortan. This high-quality, computer-animated movie about the strength of a chosen man in an apocalyptic world is both powerful and entertaining--it will have kids 6 and older fascinated for a full 77 minutes. Parents concerned about violence should, of course, be vigilant. --Tami Horiuchi
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Rating:  - Deserves Season Sets
Highlander: The Animated Series was what got me into Highlander. After catching a few episodes back in 1994, I later sought out the live-action movies and enjoyed them. Yet even though this version contradicts the films (which is nothing new, since the films contradict themselves as well) I still find myself enjoying it just as much now, at twenty, as I did when I was fourteen.
The story is that Quentin MacLeod, decendant of Conner, is a chosen Highlander who is on a quest for training and knowledge so he may eventually defeat Cortan, the ruler of a post-apocalyptic world. Leading him on this mission is Ramirez, virtually the same Ramirez who trained Conner (in fact, some scenes from this cartoon are direct throwbacks to scenes from the movie). Also along is his little sister Clyde and their pet... furry thing named Gaul.
What makes this series stand out, besides the excellent music, is the fantastic writing. The series handles the characters in interesting ways, most especially Quentin. Rather than being a reluctant hero, he becomes all too eager to accept his destiny, sometimes dangerously eager, and at least twice he nearly goes mad. Cortan, too, is an interesting villain--instead of being over-confident and gloating like most villains, one gets the idea that Cortan is all-too-aware he could lose and even fears Quentin at points, despite being his superior in skill. The episodes are written in a thoughtful and intelligent manner, rarely ever degenerating into ... Read More
Rating:  - Better Than You'd Expect!
When you consider that over the course of the 4 Highlander films and 2 live-action series, the Highlander continuity has been thrown into complete disarry, can it hurt to add another storyline? Not when its as well crafted as this! Although abandoning all connections to previous Highlander incarnations, this beautifully designed show, with its wonderfully developed characters, is as appealing to adults as to kids, (I used to watch it with my Nan!). Of course, the film's notion of beheading is removed from this family show, (its a cartoon, after all!), and replaced with the clever idea of passing on each Immortals' power through the taking of a special oath. Perfect for kids (and adults who are too laid-back to nit-pick).The 3-D effect used in certain episodes is amazing, as is the emotive music. The characters have depth and look great, and so long as you enjoy the show for what it is and don't try to compare it to (or connect it with) the films or other shows, this makes for great viewing. Highly recommended!
Rating:  - Better left for kids, not hard-core Highlander fans
My mom bought me the tape because she knew that I loved all things Highlander...well until I saw the tape that is. The basic idea is interesting, but I find five main problems with this story. 1. THEY KILLED OFF CONNER McCLEOD!!! How could they do that?! 2. If Quentin is the last of the McCleod's, where did Duncan from the series go? Did they kill him too without mentioning it? 3. What are the odds of there being two immortals named Ramirez that are about the same age. Well, in all fairness I guess Conner and Duncan come to mind. But Conner and Duncan don't act or sound alike, but this Ramirez is almost an exact carbon copy of the original. 4. This problem is not found in the tape but in later episodes: what exactly was "The Great Catastrophe"? In an episode about nuclear power, it is implied that it was a nuclear war. But a later episode says that it was a meteorite impact. Which one guys? 5. I do like how the immortals, or Jetadors, can give up their immortality and just give Quentin their knowledge. But how did they learn that? Did Conner teach them? If so, where did he learn it? Being a fan of both the movies and the series, I've learned to deal with certain inconsistencies between the two. But this series stretches it just a little bit too much for me. Hard-core fans should stay clear and not consider it part of the "official Highlander universe", but it makes for a good gift for younger viewers.
Rating: - Excellent show, quality animation.
I find this to be a very high quality video. The world created in this animated version of the Highlander is unique, with many character rivalries between both sides. Not just black and white (good vs. bad guys) this series offers many things to think about. Also I find the extensive use of steam/water power, in everything from tanks (uniqie concepts there too) to cities to be absolutely facinating. I very highly recomend it, not just for children, but for adults as well.
Rating:  - Teenager Johnny Quest meets Luke Skywalker
Typical Saturday morning cartoon only it is 77 min.long. Any similarity between this story and Highlander, the series, has been almost eliminated completely. Quentin McLeod is the "last of the McLeods" [At least we won't see "Son of Quentin".] He becomes an immortal when a teen-ager. The events take place "after the Great Catastrophy" (as in "Planet of the Apes"). The animals mutated but the humans did not. Ramirez is Quentin's mentor. Quentin has the additional charge of taking care of his small sister and her pet while fighting off the baddies. She is, naturally, as smart as the adults. Since the story line is more about the bad guys against the good guys, there is very little spent on any immortality details. The entire cartoon story could have been done with characters unconnected to the Highlander series. ( It almost was.) Kids will like the action as it is typical, but may be disappointed if they expect the story line to be based on the principles established by the Highlander stories. Why do people buy the rights to film a cartoon based on a certain established patterns, then re-write the entire story-line
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