Don Diego de la Vega (Hopkins)
recruits Alejandro Murieta (Banderas) to become his
replacement as Zorro, the legendary hero. Together, they
infiltrate the circle of Don Raphael - the fiercest of the
Spanish tyrants. Armed with his mask, sword, whip and
jet-black stallion, Tornado, the new Zorro embarks on a
mission to stop Don Raphael's plot to buy California, set
right twenty years of wrongs, bring justice to the people
ensnared by Spanish greed, and win the heart of Elma - Don
Diego's daughter.
"...Banderas cuts a sexy romantic figure....The
stunts are a kick..."
"...Delightful....THE MASK OF ZORRO boasts one of
the very best incarnations of the character in Antonio
Banderas..."
"...A refreshing throwback that's also thoroughly
modern....Rollicks with an exuberance we've rarely
seen....Triumphs because it stays true to the pulp
serial..." -- Rating: A-
"...A wealth of charismatic Zorros, a smashing
heroine and a dauntless love of adventure....[Hopkins acts]
with unexpectedly elegant panache....Ms. Zeta-Jones makes
her first major film role one to remember..."
"...The casting is great. Hopkins, Banderas and
Zeta-Jones all look the part and breathe life and passion
into their roles....The whole movie is directed with style,
aplomb and a good deal of tongue-in-cheek humor....Quite
refreshing..."
"...It's the campy sense of humor, reminiscent of
THE PRINCESS BRIDE, that makes this film a cut above the
rest..."
"...It's the kind of pleasant entertainment that
allows the paying customer to have as much fun as the people
on screen..."
