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The Mask Of Zorro [DVD] [1998]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 5024165815762
Label : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Manufacturer : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Publisher : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Release date : 1999-10-25
Title : The Mask Of Zorro [DVD] [1998]
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Audience rating : Parental Guidance
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Number of items : 1
Original release date : 1998-12-11
Region code : 2
Running time : 132
Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Theatrical releaseDate : 1998-07-17
Number of discs : 1

Editorial reviews

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, IThe Mark of Zorro/I. 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. I--Rochelle O'Gorman/I

Customer reviews

review by: Stargazer date: 2009-06-05 rating:

The Mask of Zorro
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.

review by: date: 2009-04-06 rating:

Zorro
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. Montero killed his wife and stole his infant daughter, Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones) who is now grown up. The new Zorro falls in love with Elena.

review by: date: 2008-07-21 rating:

Behind the Mask
The first three times I saw this film (twice within a week; and the third a year later), I felt that it fulfilled its promise of being a first-rate, well-acted adventure thriller with delightfully comic overtones. The costumes and production values are also of the highest quality; and the music with its flamenco beats is truly exciting. I enjoyed each viewing immensely. br / br /Anthony Hopkins portrays the elder Zorro with his usual elegant style; Antonio Banderas displays his considerable talent for comedy as Zorro's apprentice who learns (the hard way) to become a swashbuckling swordsman, and Catherine Zeta-Jones represents his perfect foil, in every sense of the term. She also does a smashing dance with Banderas that is both exciting and marvelous to behold. br / br /Although I still enjoyed "Zorro" on my recent fourth viewing, I began to notice some of the flaws that because of the general excellent quality of the film, I chose to overlook during my previous viewings, but which I finally had to acknowledge marred an otherwise romantic adventure film that could be viewed by the entire family. One, of course, is the head in the jar, which, since I know when it is about to occur, I always manage to find something to do in the kitchen until the scene is over. The other is the "tonsil locking"--in the words of Alistair Cooke, former host of Masterpiece Theatre--that passes for kissing in some films nowadays. Even in the otherwise steamy Mexican telenovelas, the hero kisses the heroine in a manner that looks both romantic and artistic, and leaves something for the audience's imagination.

review by: date: 2008-07-17 rating:

Fantastic!
This has to be in my top 5 films.It just entertains from start to finish.The swordplay is out of this world,every duel just kept me gripped with excitement.The swordmasters,and the stunt people deserve a medal for this.I enjoyed Catherine Zeta Jones' headstrong peformance,but still willing to play the damsel in distress.And of course,our two heroes,Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderos,ready to save the day.To me,its a timeless and fantastic film.

review by: The Amazon Reviewer date: 2007-05-03 rating:

Strikingly entertaining
Strikingly entertaining and first-rate in most all cinematic categories, "The Mask of Zorro" is a smart action film that works due to a convincing titled character (Antonio Banderas), the almost unreal beauty of Catherine Zeta-Jones and the professionalism of Anthony Hopkins. Anthony Hopkins starts out as Zorro, but is caught by the evil Stuart Wilson shortly after a wild rescue of three men in the village. Wilson leaves the country and takes Hopkins' baby daughter with him. Fast-forward 20 years and Hopkins has escaped and he begins to teach Banderas (also seeking revenge after the murder of his brother) the way to be a fighter for truth and justice. The baby has grown up to become Zeta-Jones and thinks that she is really Wilson's daughter. A great film that works well due to an adequate screenplay, good characterization and solid direction. A near-perfect success.

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