The Mask of Zorro (1998)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

When Don Diego de la Vega/Zorro (Anthony Hopkins) loses everything trying to protect the people (including his wife and daughter) from the evil Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson) he makes a return 20 years later in order to exact his revenge against Montero. Along the way he recruits a younger man Alejandro Murrieta/Zorro (Antonio Banderas) and trains him to avenge the death of his brother who was killed by Montero's right-hand man Captain Harrison Love (Matt Letscher)...At its heart The Mask Of Zorro is a basic revenge thriller with a very old-fashioned sensibility about it; all the swashbuckling that you see here is reminiscent of the likes of The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood. These things aren't intended as a criticism, but more of an observation and the filmmakers are clearly sticking to the tried and tested formula of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it.' In fact it's the film's old-fashioned sense of fun that is one of it's biggest strengths; it is very tongue-in-cheek, with lots of cheeky humour and some amusing visual gags. These light-hearted and playful touches do make the film palatable and ultimately very enjoyable.The main cast of the film seem to buy into this sense of fun and this is more than projected on-screen; it's very rare to see Hopkins in this kind of role and he delivers a strong and mostly fun performance (although the tragedy and misery that has been bestowed upon him by Montero allows Hopkins to also become the heart of the film). Banderas' character & performance more-or-less reflects that of Hopkins and he easily holds his own against veteran Hopkins and the two have a wonderful easy-going charm in this picture. Zeta-Jones doesn't quite have as much to work with, but she does at least buy into the sense of fun. Wilson and Letscher are both strong in supporting roles as the two villains of the piece as well.Where the film suffers slightly is in its storytelling which to be blunt is fairly uninteresting; the revenge side of the story is OK (despite being a bit generic) and it does give the film some momentum, but I never really cared much for Montero's dastardly scheme and his rather elaborate plan to overthrow his adversary - it seems that the writers gave up on this train of thought as well as this aspect of the story never really went anywhere despite its apparent importance to the story...Still the film is fun and the revenge elements of the story had just about enough heart to them to make me care and become involved in the characters and their quests for vengeance. However, some of the weaker aspects of the story do tarnish the film slightly meaning that I couldn't enjoy it quite as much as I should have been able to.

When I was a kid back in the days it was good today is more like nostalgia movie.

I seen this movie back when it came out.This movie was full of great stunts, lots of action...and its all backed by a great story.not to mention that Catherine Zetta-Jones is always a pleasure to look at too. And she has never looked sexier than she does in this movie.everything about this movie is great, the scenery is beautiful, the music score is fantastic, the actors are perfect for their roles...and a great plot that centers around love, revenge and justice(extremely well done)you will be glad you watched this one ...it's a wonderful movie. An instant classic that is worthy of the legendary ZORRO namethis movie gives you your moneys worth. and its one you'll want to watch over and over

This movie, is an absolute classic. A nostalgic depiction of heroism, story telling and of course, love.Who isn't amazing in it. Anthony Hopkins delivers an astounding, however subtle performance, as usual. Antonio Banderas; if you didn't love him before this film, your perception may take an acute turn.And as for Catherine Zeta-Jones; She's breathtakingly beautiful, her performance is sensational and her chemistry with the camera surly cut Martin Campbell's directorial duties in half.James Horner, even in your absence, your compositions still transcend.A definite 9/10. This movie did what it was supposed to; it engaged. It told a tale.