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The Mask of Zorro

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The Mask of Zorro

PG-13

Released Jul 17, 1998

2h 16m

Adventure

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After being imprisoned for 20 years, Zorro -- Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins) -- receives word that his old enemy, Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson), has returned. Don Diego escapes and returns to his old headquarters, where he trains aimless drunk Alejandro Murrieta (Antonio Banderas) to be his successor. Meanwhile, Montero -- who has secretly raised Diego's daughter, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), as his own -- hatches a plot to rob California of its gold.

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Critics Consensus

Banderas returns as an aging Zorro in this surprisingly nimble, entertaining swashbuckler.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

The Mask of Zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they don't make 'em like that anymore.

Mar 26, 2009

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Rated: A-

Oct 29, 2008

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

“The Mask of Zorro” is easily the best action adventure film of the summer. It has everything you could desire, great acting, great romance and an exciting plot.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 5, 2023

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A terrifically entertaining movie, and at heart, an old-fashioned adventure.

Rated: B+

Jun 20, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Old-fashioned entertainment of the best sort.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 19, 2023

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Alejandro E

To begin with, I don't know the classic versions. If the idea was to make everything as identical as possible, the intention was quite good, although it would have been better, as there are scenes that feel overdone.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Shay W

It's fun, funny, exciting and looks beautiful. Martin Campbell is such an underrated Director. His action sequences just fizz with excitement

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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Jay W

"Mask of Zorro" is...such a cool movie. Man, what a great film. Directed by Martin Cambell, the director of the two best Bond movies, Zorro is a tight, sleek, handsome action-packed movie. It completely reinvigorates a long dormant franchise and can work as both a reboot and a continuation of original Zorro continuity. It isn't winking at the camera acting like they are better than the silly source material, but it also isn't overly dark and serious. It is like the movie knows exactly what parts they can fast forward in order to get us to all the best parts. The hero villain pairing in this film is some of the best I've seen. The villains are despicable, have a personal rivalry with the hero and face off on multiple occasions. Anthony Hopkins does a great job in his role as always. Antonio Banderas is perfect for the role of Zorro. And Catherine Zeta Jones...might be my favorite part of the movie. I will not elaborate on that, she just is. The action scenes are excellent. The sword fighting in this film might be the best I've ever seen. The horseback chase is one of the best chase scenes I've ever seen. The opening is one of the best, the ending is one of the best. What more can I say, this movie is...one of the best!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Gordijn M

Timeless classic with strong cast and good acting. Anthony Hopkins is in his prime and so is Antonio Banderas. Very epic story about an iconic Mexican symbol.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Tremenda obra maestra 20/10 y god

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/24

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Shay C

Such a fricking good film. I know it's cliche to say, but they really don't (read can't) make them like this anymore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Martin Campbell

Director

Antonio Banderas

Alejandro Murrieta

Anthony Hopkins

Don Diego de la Vega

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Elena Montero

Stuart Wilson

Don Rafael Montero

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Synopsis

After being imprisoned for 20 years, Zorro -- Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins) -- receives word that his old enemy, Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson), has returned. Don Diego escapes and returns to his old headquarters, where he trains aimless drunk Alejandro Murrieta (Antonio Banderas) to be his successor. Meanwhile, Montero -- who has secretly raised Diego's daughter, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), as his own -- hatches a plot to rob California of its gold.

Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: David Foster, Doug Claybourne
Screenwriter: Johnston McCulley, Randall Jahnson, John Eskow, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Columbia Tristar, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: TriStar Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 17, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $93.8M
Runtime: 2h 16m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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