It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 9 wins & 18 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
One of the most glorious and rousing adventure movies Hollywood has ever produced.
– Charles Taylor,
Salon.com,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
A lively, old-fashioned adventure yarn with just a twist of modern attitude, it's the kind of pleasant entertainment that allows the paying customers to have as much fun as the people on screen.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
rotten:
Banderas and Hopkins prove that there's life in the Z-boy yet, but by leaving in the dull patches, the filmmakers may find audiences catching zzzzzs in ways they never intended.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2001
rotten:
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.
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Jun 2002
fresh:
The Mask of Zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they don't make 'em like that anymore.