The Legend of Zorro

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The Legend of Zorro

PG

Released Oct 28, 2005

2h 9m

Adventure

Action

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A secret society, the Knights of Aragon, seeks to keep the United States from achieving manifest destiny -- and only the legendary Zorro (Antonio Banderas) can stop them. Unfortunately, Zorro, also known as Don Alejandro de la Vega, has problems of his own: His wife, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), is divorcing him for spending too much time pursuing heroics and not enough being a father to their young son. But it isn't long before the whole family gets caught up in stopping the Knights.

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Critics Consensus

Zorro can survive a lot of things, but it looks like he can't survive marriage.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

There’s also a secret plot involving awesome explosives, but you couldn’t manufacture a bigger bomb than this.

Jun 28, 2022

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

That opening, alas, is the only time The Legend of Zorro hits, and keeps, its stride. Campbell moves the picture in fits and starts, elongating scenes we'd rather see cut short and ending others before they even have a chance to develop.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 10, 2005

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The presence of Anthony Hopkins is sorely missed, but Banderas and Zeta-Jones remain a sexy and spirited screen couple.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 27, 2023

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Lacking the spark, spunk and sexiness of Mask, Legend is a laboured and listless follow-up.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 23, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

This faithful sequel's major fault just might be that it's so similar to its predecessor that it fails to stand out; but as it's transpiring, it's quite enjoyable.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 2, 2022

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 9 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $45,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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The H

Very very underrated

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/23

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Joshua V

Happy 18 year anniversary One of my favorite movies is a perfect Halloween movie to watch it was funny action pack very relatable all about family and it's OK to be who you are to show that your family and your friends you don't have to hide who you are be yourself because they're going to be excepting it was very emotional to I love zorro equality as first one 5 star 💫 ⭐️ 💫 🌟 ⭐️ Movie Antonio banderas never disappoints me everytime I see in a movie he makes zorro and zorro makes him and Catherine zeta jones makes movies as well for me adrian alonso barona he made the movie for me as well doing the fighting makes his emotions very real and believable care for zorro and for his dad and mom just like if that was his real family I love that he was awesome amazing this movie for me was awesome amazing I will buy this movie 5 star ⭐️ 💫 💫 ⭐️ ⭐️ movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/23

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Jace E

Such a disappointment. As a fan of The Mask of Zorro, I was expecting the same level of thrill and intrigue. Unfortunately, The Legend of Zorro felt like a watered-down version of its predecessor. I do not know if it was because the studio was aiming for a PG rating or something more family-friendly, but the result was too cartoonish and cheap. The dialogue was overacted, performances were overdramatic and most of the scenes could have been picked out of a daily soap opera. The addition of the child was unnecessary, annoying, and distracted from the other characters. Ultimately, there was nothing special about The Legend of Zorro, which is disappointing because of the greatness of the first film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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Unknown U

The Legend Of Zorro is a movie that is a lot better than it's predecessor with a darker tone that can waver but it is enjoyable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/23

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Audience Member

Let's keep in mind this is PG, so park your pretentious anlysis elsewhere. That being said, not a fan of the couple squabble between Zorro and spouse. This vehicle is not as intriguing as that of the first film. Serviceable but nothing to write home about

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Martin Campbell

Director

Antonio Banderas

Zorro

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Elena de La Vega

Rufus Sewell

Armand

Raúl Méndez

Ferroq

Giovanna Zacarías

Blanca Cortez

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Synopsis

A secret society, the Knights of Aragon, seeks to keep the United States from achieving manifest destiny -- and only the legendary Zorro (Antonio Banderas) can stop them. Unfortunately, Zorro, also known as Don Alejandro de la Vega, has problems of his own: His wife, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), is divorcing him for spending too much time pursuing heroics and not enough being a father to their young son. But it isn't long before the whole family gets caught up in stopping the Knights.

Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, Lloyd Phillips
Screenwriter: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Amblin Entertainment, Tornado Productions Inc., Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: PG (Action|A Couple of Suggestive Moments|Language|Peril|Sequences of Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.4M
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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