The Mask of Zorro

PG-13

Released Jul 17, 1998

2h 16m

Adventure

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84%

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79 Reviews

73%

Audience Score

250,000+ Ratings

After being imprisoned for 20 years, Zorro -- Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins) -- receives word that his old enemy, Don Rafael Montero (Stuart Wilson), has returned. Don Diego escapes and returns to his old headquarters, where he trains aimless drunk Alejandro Murrieta (Antonio Banderas) to be his successor. Meanwhile, Montero -- who has secretly raised Diego's daughter, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), as his own -- hatches a plot to rob California of its gold.

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Critics Consensus

Banderas returns as an aging Zorro in this surprisingly nimble, entertaining swashbuckler.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

The Mask of Zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they don't make 'em like that anymore.

Mar 26, 2009

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Rated: A-

Oct 29, 2008

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

“The Mask of Zorro” is easily the best action adventure film of the summer. It has everything you could desire, great acting, great romance and an exciting plot.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 5, 2023

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A terrifically entertaining movie, and at heart, an old-fashioned adventure.

Rated: B+

Jun 20, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Old-fashioned entertainment of the best sort.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 19, 2023

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Tremenda obra maestra 20/10 y god

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/15/24

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Shay C

Such a fricking good film. I know it's cliche to say, but they really don't (read can't) make them like this anymore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Anderson O

The Mask of Zorro has stood the test of time as a timeless part of Mexican folklore and fantasy history. Movies and and TV has help it transcend its original origins in Novel and continued on in Comics. This movie stands with action/ adventure movies before and after its time. With an amazing cast and stellar performance, action set pieces, custome designs, settings and musical score makes The Mask of Zorro legendary to its core , and puts major symbolism behind the lore that has captivated generations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Alec B

The kind of immensely entertaining and competently made blockbuster I wish we were still getting on a consistent basis. So many things go right here from the casting to the fantastically choreographed fight scenes that it feels effortless.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Kyle C

What more could you want out of an exciting, swashbuckling period piece starring Anthony Banderas? Maybe a little less soap-opera-y-ness, and someone to help these poor actors learn how to kiss like normal human beings, but other than that, there's not much to complain about here. The story is weirdly interesting for how silly the movie is, and the stunts and choreography are refreshingly real and well executed. It's like the Fast & Furious of Westerns in the best way possible.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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The H

An absolute classic that we'll always cherish

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Martin Campbell

Director

Antonio Banderas

Alejandro Murrieta

Anthony Hopkins

Don Diego de la Vega

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Elena Montero

Stuart Wilson

Don Rafael Montero

Matt Letscher

Capt. Harrison Love

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The Mask of Zorro: Official Clip - The Horse Thief