Rating of
2.5/4
Romantic adventure with a charismatic cast.
MovieAddict - wrote on 03/10/12
Set in 19th century California, the masked Anthony Hopkins is the first Zorro. He fights for the rights of the people against the tyrants that rule California but when he is found, and his wife is killed and his only child taken from him by Don Raphael Montero the ruthless and corrupt Spanish Governor. Zorro is put into prison and not heard from again until 20 years later when he escapes. Understandably the swordsman's a tad miffed. He needs to train and enlist the services of a young protégé to avenge the evil Governor. Enter Antonio Banderas who has his own bone to pick with Don Rafael Montero's sidekick, the perfectly dastardly Captain Love (wonderful psychopathic turn from Matthew Letscher).
Anthony Hopkins was brilliant, Antonio Banderas was dashing and Catherine Zeta-Jones was gorgeous. The two Zorros play well off each other and for once we get a female protagonist who doesn't need rescuing. She can take care of herself. The sword play between her and Antonio Banderas and their wonderful tango are definitely my favorite parts of this movie. "The Mask of Zorro" has plenty of action, comedy, suspense and drama.
