After his brother is murdered, a young thief is mentored by
the legendary Zorro, who is seeking revenge of his own. ACTION
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The Mask of Zorro (1998)Directed by Martin Campbell
Written by John Eskow, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio Starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stuart Wilson, Matt Letscher, Tony Amendola Based on characters created by Johnston McCulley Oscar Nominations - Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing |
I have always loved this film. The Mask of Zorro is a highly exciting action romp, with elements of comedy and drama mixed in for good measure. It has a solid cast and a beautiful score by the always reliable James Horner. This film took a literary character beloved by millions and turned him into a pop culture icon.
I will say it was weird that the film tried to convince me that British thespian Anthony Hopkins was a Spanish Don named Diego de la Vega. While Hopkins was great in the role, I wish they'd cast a Spanish actor in his place. Antonio Banderas was terrific as the new Zorro, a role that seemed to be made for him. The Mask of Zorro is a fantastic action film that deserved more attention and praise than it received. It still holds up today and is considerably better than its one and only sequel. I recommend it. |