The Mask of Zorro (1998)
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Cast
as Don Diego
as Alejandro/Zorro
as Elena
as Prison Warden
as Three-Fingered Jack
as Indian Girl
as Nanny
as Stupid Soldier
as Capt. Love
as Montero
as Don Pedro
as Ancient Zorro
as Don Luiz
as Prison Guard
as Armando Garcia
as One of the Six Dons
as Joaquin Murrieta
as Watering Station Owner
as Black Zorro
as Fray Felipe
as Don Julio
as Heavyset Lieutenant
as Squad Leader
as One of the Six Dons
as Don Hector
as Esperanza
as Young Alejandro Murrieta
as One of the Six Dons
as Don Pedro's Wife
as Undertaker
as Leper Zorro
as Padre at the Beach
as One of the Six Dons
as Young Joaquin Murrieta
as Boy Crying
as Woman Crying
as Soldier Holding `Wanted' Poster
as Small Boy at Watering Station
as One of the Six Dons
as One of the Six Dons
as Bartender
as Guitar-Playing Soldier
as Giant Soldier
as Baby Elena de la Vega
as Baby Elena de la Vega
as Baby Joaquin
as Baby Joaquin
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The Mask of Zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they don't make 'em like that anymore.
The story is not important. The clash of swords, the leaps, the tumbles -- it's all very nice. But after 136 minutes, it becomes a bit much.
Banderas and Hopkins prove that there's life in the Z-boy yet, but by leaving in the dull patches, the filmmakers may find audiences catching zzzzzs in ways they never intended.
A lively, old-fashioned adventure yarn with just a twist of modern attitude, it's the kind of pleasant entertainment that allows the paying customers to have as much fun as the people on screen.
Banderas, with his flashing eyes, makes a good mock-Hidalgo, but the movie would be a lot more amusing if it weren't such kid stuff.
The Mask of Zorro has something you don't often see in modern action pictures: a sense of honor.
Audience Reviews for The Mask of Zorro
08/01/2011 (TELEVISION) Some light fun! Initially this was in my "Not Interested" list and it happened to be the afternoon flick on TV which I couldn't be bothered to change since I don't have a remote. I allowed myself to somehow find some kindling in this story to take my mind of the stressing that was eating me that day and I'm so glad I did. I manage to enjoy the film and feel a little better. It's a fun plot, the type which I don't mind seeing in different forms. It's well balanced according to my liking and I can watch this again. Cool characters and a cool story. I've probably seen this story many times like this but this really did a nice job with it and with a decent cast. I really liked the humor that's timed nicely through out the adventure with a crazy-cool romance thing happening as secrets are being spilled. It's 1998 so I do appreciate the action for it's time and I thought the fighting sequences was pretty good. It did a good job of distracting me from what was bothering me so it's a winner for me! A great decision if you got spare time to waste or a nice choice for indecisiveness.
Super Reviewer
This is such a beautiful interpretation of a long absent hero. I remember loving the Disney version when I was little and this was such an exciting moment. Bringing back the character in a way that pays homage to the original incarnation, but also creating a new story is the best way to go about it. Anthony Hopkins does a great job of brining back Don Diego de la Vega from cinematic death and making him just as charming and undeniably cool. Even when he plays the older version of the character, it's obvious how powerful his performance is. However, it really is Antonio Banderas' performance as the new Zorro, Alejandro Murrieta, that steals the show and makes you truly feel the weight of the legendary character. His approach is so much fun to watch. Martin Campbell sure makes an effort to have Zorro appear larger than life. I don't think I've ever seen such a large scale accompanying the character. He gives us ridiculously cool action sequences, amazing sets and a realistic backdrop of California in the 1800s. This also pits Zorro against two extremely evil villains that make for a lot of intensity. Having a cannibalistic blonde-haired goon is just a taste of the dynamite characters. I remember being completely blown away as a nine-year-old in the theater and it still sort've has the same effect all these years later.
Super Reviewer
Entertaining and dashing, The Mask Of Zorro is a superb action film. Antonio Banderas gives the greatest performance of his career as Zorro. A thrilling action packed film, The Mask Of Zorro is a superbly crafted action film that is entertaining and thrilling throughout. The film is never boring and delivers terrific action. The acting is terrific as well, and the cast alongside Banderas is great. Anthony Hopkins stars as the original Zorro who takes an apprentice under his wing to exact revenge on the man who imprisioned him and took away his daughter.I have to admit, I never really was a big fan of the Zorro character, but after seeing this film I was blown away. The best way to describe this film is an action packed period piece. The story is engaging enough to keep the viewer entertained and thrilled. I viewed this film quit a few times since its initial release and it doesn't seem dated one bit. The film is just as good now as it was when first released. The Mask Of Zorro remains Antonio Banderas' best performance and he give his all on screen. He is the perfect choice to play Zorro. The film may be uneven, but it succeeds on many levels. A highly entertaining action packed adventure that hits the right notes. Even if it has imperfections, there are more high points than low points. An entertaining film that actually makes Zorro an interesting action hero again.
Super Reviewer
The Mask of Zorro Quotes
| Elena: | (dancing with Capt. Love) Yes? Were you looking for something? |
| Elena: | [dancing with Capt. Love] Yes? Were you looking for something? |
| Alejandro Murrieta/Zorro: | The sense of the miraculous in everyday life... |
| Capt. Harrison Love: | Oh really? Well why don't you try looking someplace else. The lady and I were trying to dance. |
| Alejandro Murrieta/Zorro: | You were trying...she was succeeding! ... Forgive me, Capitan...a shameless joke at your expense, and I hope it will not be the last! |
| Don Diego de la Vega: | You have passion Alejandro and your skill is growing. But when to Montero's world I must give you something which is COMPLETELY,..beyond your reach. |
| Alejandro Murrieta/Zorro: | Ah yes? And what is that?! |