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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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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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

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.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Almar Haflidason

BBC.com

There are no clever ground-breaking effects, just lashings of good clean fun with desperately devilish baddies, and good guys so fantastic, so clever and witty, that they make you want to weep with pleasure.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 10, 2001

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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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Micah K

Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas do Zorro justice!!! The two actors who played the villains did an amazing job, the music was beautiful, and so was the scenery! This movie was just done right on so many levels.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Santiago O

Exciting, emotional, this film is everything!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Colby D.

This has everything you could want in a classic swashbuckling adventure film. The Mask of Zorro takes the classic hero, Diego De La Vega, and gives him the legacy sequel treatment. The Mask of Zorro follows a young bandit Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) as he takes on the mantle of Zorro from the original (Anthony Hopkins). This is an action packed adventure full of timeless practical special effects and great sword choreography. A must-watch for any fan of old-fashioned adventure films but with the best of what modern filmmaking has to offer! I can’t recommend this film enough!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Mitch B

An excellent swashbuckling film! Cast and crew do a top notch job with the material. Johnstom MCculley would be proud.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

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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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Martin Campbell

Director

Antonio Banderas

Alejandro Murrieta

Anthony Hopkins

Don Diego de la Vega

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Elena Montero

Stuart Wilson

Don Rafael Montero

Matt Letscher

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The Mask of Zorro: Official Clip - The Horse Thief

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The Mask of Zorro: Official Clip - The Legend Has Returned

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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: TriStar Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Tristar
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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