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Amazon.co.uk Review
A lusty and rousing adventure, this calls to mind those glorious costume dramas produced so capably by the old Hollywood studio system--hardly surprising, in that its title character, a de facto Robin Hood in Old California, provided starring vehicles for Douglas Fairbanks and Tyrone Power, the 50s TV hit, and dozens of serials and features. Zorro, a pop-fiction creation invented by Johnston McCulley in 1918, is given new blood in this fast-moving and engaging version, which actually works as a sequel to the story line in the Fairbanks-Power saga, The Mark of Zorro. A self-assured Anthony Hopkins is Don Diego de la Vega, a Mexican freedom fighter captured and imprisoned just as Spain concedes California to Santa Ana. Twenty years later, he escapes from prison to face down his mortal enemy, a land grabbing governor played with slimy spitefulness by Stuart Wilson. Too old to save the local peasants on his own, he trains bandito Antonio Banderas to take his place. Much swashbuckling ensues as Banderas woos Catherine Zeta-Jones, becomes a better human being and saves the disenfranchised rabble. Director Martin Campbell wisely instils a measure of frivolity into the deftly choreographed action sequences, while letting a serious tone creep in when appropriate. This covers much ground under the banner of romantic-action-adventure and it does so most excellently. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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A sweeping tale of love and honor, tragedy and triumph set against the Spanish conquest of Mexico, THE MASK OF ZORRO stars Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas. After twenty years as the legendary Zorro, Don Diego (Hopkins) must transform a troubled drifter (Banderas) into the fearless hero he oncewas.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I thought that this movie was absolutely amazing.I am a huge fan of Antonio Banderas and have seen all his movies but this one I find I can watch over and over and over again.Everytime I do watch I see something different to the last time I watched it.I also was pleased that Catherine Zeta Jones was in it as she is my favourite actress.She played her part very well and coming from a spanish background she really looked the part.As I have said, I really loved this movie and watch all the time.If someone was to ask my opinion on a movie to watch I would definately say "The Mask of Zorro".
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Being an avid Anthony Hopkins fan I surprised myself at the long wait I gave myself to watch this. I saw it last night and I thought Hopkins performance was sublime. Not a part I would associate with AH but one in which he pulls it off superbly. Not only that but he looks the part. An excellent film... buy it!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD is in letter-box format i.e. it doesn't fill the full screen of a typical TV. But when you come to get a widescreen TV in a few year's time, you may be glad to have this film to slap on the DVD player. Zorro is a swashbuckling adventure with high production values and a strong ensemble cast. Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas make a great master-and-pupil team while Catherine Zeta Jones is simply stunning. If you're into movies at all, there's a fascinating commentary on every minute of the flick from director Martin Campbell. When you listen to his remarks, you really come to appreciate how much work went into making Zorro, which was shot on location in Mexico. There's also a good documentary about where the Zorro character came from and how the film got to be made. So a good movie and a good example of how the extra bits really give DVD the edge over VHS tape.
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MASK OF ZORRO (BLU-RAY)
Plenty of action,some humour and good fun for those that like a bit of escapism from too much blood and gore.
Published 1 month ago by PLONKAMAN
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We have watched the DVD for ages and when I saw the deal it was a "Had to Have". Best of the series in my opinion and Blu-ray definition and sound bring out the best and take it to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bruce
A Great Family Adventure
Both Tyrone Power in 1940's The Mark of Zorro (which I've seen) and Douglas Fairbanks in the 1920 movie of the same name may have made a more dashing Zorro than Banderas, but... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tim Kidner
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Now a regular fixture on Saturday afternoon TV, this undervalued movie really comes alive on Blu-Ray. Looking effortlessly fantastic 99. Read more
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Zorro senior tutors Zorro junior in the way of the blade, their combined goal? To enact revenge on Don Rafael Montero and Capt. Harrison Love respectively. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Spike Owen
Old classic
I remember watching this years ago and enjoying it. A good old fashioned swash buckling adventure. A great cast. We watched it together as a family and all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Published 11 months ago by Dee123
Good all rounder!
great family film if you want an all rounder - humour/romance/action - something that the whole family can watch together without the 'action' or 'language' being over the top.
Published 14 months ago by avid reader
Non-stop action
This is a pure fantasy with continuous action and comedy and occasional pathos. The quality of the performances across the board is absolutely excellent and it is a little mean to... Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by Roland Pullen
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A story of freedom and love both Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones Acted their part that made me want to jump out of my seat and join the fight for freedom.
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by Ms. K. Harris
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I love this film. Anthony hopkins plays Zorro, who then trains a new Zorro (Antonio Banderas) to fight his arch enemy Montero because he is too old. Read more
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