*MASK OF ZORRO* Movie Reaction FIRST TIME WATCHING!♡
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This made me want to watch the rest of the PIRATES movies, anyone want to see those?
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"Aye-Aye, Captain Jen!" (LOL) I've been so waiting for You to get back into those Movies...especially the 2nd-&-3rd!!
ABSOLUTELY! More Pirates of the Caribbean!!!😊
@@e.d.2096 Good to See You too, My Friend! We have quite a bit to catch up on...
@@tomhoffman4330 I've been really busy with the upcoming move Tom. I say we go to and older reaction and chat there.
@@e.d.2096 Understood...
This movie doesn’t get enough love it’s so underrated but it’s a fantastic movie with a great cast and action. Antonio Banderas nailed the role of Zorro.
I always thought this was badly underrated as well. It is very well done.
Hopefully Jen dies morr Banderas movies! 13th Warrior, Assassins, etc :)
I agree too
Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico
From the moment she landed again on the shores of california the scene began to unfold before her eyes as to who she really is. My favorite scene is the one in the barn, Elena, asking why Bernardo's voice seems so familiar and Bernardo (Diego actually) after years of longing to see his beloved daughter and finally standing there in front of her cannot tell the truth because of some complications.
I was in the film business for many years. I worked "behind the scenes" but still had opportunities to meet stars on many different occasions. Shortly after this film came out, I had a chance encounter with Catherine Zeta-Jones. Without a doubt she was the most beautiful actress I ever had the pleasure of meeting in person.
When CZJ came around the corner on the stairs, all lit perfectly, I actually let out a "gaahgrbl" sound in the theatre 😂 which my wife still laughs about! Gorgeous!
@@bisseefamily9698 Lol! I hear ya. I was working 15-hour days on another movie at the time. As I emerged from the restroom one evening, the elevator doors opened up in front of me and Catherine stepped out. There was nobody else in the vicinity at the time so she flashed a smile and, in her beautiful Welsh accent, said, "I'm here for a meeting [with my director]. Can you please tell me where the office is?" In my overworked exhaustion, I'm sure I was speechless for longer than I should have been. No doubt my brain was grappling with the incongruity of her sudden presence and my disheveled state of mind. Eventually, I managed to come to my senses and lead her to the correct office.
Turns out the director was on a phone call at the time and asked if I could show her around the place while he finished the call. I got to spend about 10 minutes chatting with her and giving her a quick tour. She was every bit as kind as she was beautiful. Definitely made my night.
@@ContrarianCornerWow man! That’s an awesome story. You and Michael Douglas are two of the luckiest men on the planet as far as I’m concerned!
I think you'd love the 1993 version of The Three Musketeers with Chris O'Donnell, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Oliver Platt, Tim Curry, and Rebecca DeMornay. Tons of swashbuckling adventure, terrific comedy and chemistry between the actors, and a pretty good 90's soundtrack too!
The 2011 version of the Three Musketeers isn't bad either!
Also RIP Ray Stevenson :(
Agreed! Entertaining and funny with a great cast. Although if we're talking Musketeer films - the 70's ones with Oliver Reed were my faves.
A delightfully cheesy movie, that one is. Can't help but have a good time watching it.
Diego and Alejandro’s Zorro Outfits are actually VERY different when you look closely. Diego’s reflects his Spanish Heritage (Metal Clasp, European style Hat, Gloves that Flare out, and Heeled Boots) while Alejandro’s reflects his Mexican Nationality (Open Shirt, Tribal Design on the Hat, Thinner Gloves and Cowboy Stirrups on the Boots).
An adventure movie that people often sleep on is "The Phantom" starring Billy Zane, Treat Williams (who sadly passed away yesterday), and Catherine Zeta Jones. I think you would very much enjoy it. Another one is "The Rocketeer" which has your favorite Bond, Timmy D., playing a villain! Another underappreciated gem.
There need to be more Rocketeer reactions. Man that's a great movie.
The Shadow (1994) with Alec Baldwin is also incredibly underrated. Much like Zorro is also an early Psuedo-Batman.
The Shadow, The Rocketeer, Zorro, and The Phantom are all gems of folk/pulp heroes.
God yes. Please more Rocketeer reactions!
Nailed it with the suggestion of a Rocketeer reaction!
1990s Dick Tracy starring Warren Beaty was a great film. It also had Al Pachino and Madonna in it
FYI-the original Johnston McCulley Zorro novels and original Douglas Fairbanks film were among the influences in Bob Kane’s creation of Batman (a cave lair, dark costume and cape, foppish alter ego). Another influence was the pulp magazine character, The Shadow, that also ran for decades as a radio show and appeared in a movie serial. Alec Baldwin also played The Shadow in fairly good, but overlooked feature film in 1993. Definitely worth watching.
I’ve always had a soft spot for ‘The Shadow’. Not on par with ‘The Rocketeer’ over all, but I love period era movies like that.
It had a good villain too.
@@paulfienga9466 Both.
"This horse is cheeky!"
Tornado is a great cinematic horse, and brings a lot of cute humor. The entirety of Tornado's rescue is a hilarious action scene and some great physical comedy from Banderas.
"Singing warning" Girl that's one of the reasons why we're here!
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"Out of the night, when the full moon is bright,
Comes the horseman known as Zorro."
This is such a great and underrated movie. Banderas and Zeta Jones have amazing chemistry together. Hopkins is a fantastic mentor figure passing on the mantle. For those that don't know, Zorro is based on the real Mexican folk hero Joaquin Murrieta. A lot of the key points of his life are really shown in these movies. I hold him in almost as high regard as Emiliano Zapata. I wish their stories were more known today.
For several years Anthony Hopkins was in terrible pain due to a back injury. He underwent what he called "experimental back surgery" using lasers. Afterwards he was completely pain free for the first time in years. He was then offered the part of Zorro in this movie and he jumped at the chance to play an action hero, since he was feeling so good physically.
The old man at the gold mine (who was shot twice) was L. Q. Jones. If you watch a western, either a movie or TV, made in the 60's, 70's, 80's or 90's, you are likely to see L. Q. Jones. He passed away just last year at the age of 92.
Rest in peace, Three Fingered Jack.
Director Martin Campbell made this in between the two Bond films he also directed: GoldenEye (1995) and Casino Royale (2006.)
The main writers of The Mask of Zorro (Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio) also wrote Pirates of the Caribbean. 🙂
As a Welshman it was so weird to see a movie about a famous Mexican character where 2 of the 3 lead actors were Welsh
The sword fight between Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones is a cinematic icon. “I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You” is one of my favorite love songs; the late 90’s had several.
I must say that the look of joy on your face when the mine exploded…so satisfying!
An underrated classic. Glad you've reacted to it. A 10/10 movie.
Catherine Zeta Jones was a bae in the movie
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The character of Zorro was actually the original inspiration for Batman, that's why there are so many similarities! I will also tell you that there is a Quentin Tarantino written Graphic novel that is a Django Unchained/Zorro crossover if you're ever looking to check it out! 😁
It would be cool if that graphic novel became adapted into a film. Antonio Banderas is of an appropriate age to play the older Zorro that Django meets
The scene of Don Diego escaping from prison was actually lifted from "The Count of Monte Cristo" (a completely unrelated story by a different author), where Edmond Dantes escaped from the Chateau d'If by swapping places with a dead man.
This reaction will be a good one to be sure. "Mask of Zorro" was probably one of the last old school style, swashbuckling adventure movies Hollywood produced. The sequel wasn't that good.
You would enjoy some of Erroll Flynn's pirate adventure classics, Jen.
Disney's version of "The Three Musketeers" is surprisingly entertaining too. Lots of sword play and a sense of fun and old fashioned adventure. The villain, played by the awesome Tim Curry, is quite diabolically mustache twirling.
I have to agree on Disney’s musketeers, really far away from the source material but such a joyride of a movie.
This was my favourite film from '98. My 13 year-old self was lucky enough to see this in the cinema and be reminded how good old--fashioned, swashbuckling adventure films could be. It's exhilarating, funny and the score is bloody amazing.
The music is by James Horner, and it's brilliant. The Director is Martin Campbell, the director of Goldeneye and Casino Royale. Campbell has had some dud movies he's directed, but he's also done some phenomenal ones. Fantastic Cast as well. And great stunts and swordplay.
"Campbell has had some dud movies"
It's really only "Green Lantern." And Green Lantern's really not that bad...
@@chrisleebowers Legend of Zorro was disappointing too. :(
@@chrisleebowers However it doesn't surprise me. It was written by Orci and Kurtzman, two of the worst screenwriters out there.
Didn't he do 'No Escape' with Ray Liotta? No idea how well it did but I do remember Stuart Wilson (Raphael) was the villain in that one too.
Edge of Darkness was pretty good.
This movie is so good! Catherine Zeta Jones is so incredibly beautiful.
Thank you Jen for this one!! It's been long since I saw it and still love it very much. Great acting from everyone, even Tornado! It is a very good "origin" story for Antonio as Zorro. There is good character arch, and it does get little emotional but has good action and good humour!
The horseback chase setpiece is one of my favorite action sequences of any movie. It's so well choreographed, exciting and hilarious in turns.
first time i saw this movie, wayyy back in 1998 in the Cinema.. as soon as Catherine Zeta-Jones appeared, we were all silent , except this ONE guy who just happened to shout out "HOLA HERMOSA CHICA!" . those of us who knew a little Spanish laughed and just nodded in agreement with that sentiment.
"The villain in me is dazzled by gold bars." I had a "gold" bar from one of the Die Hard movies for decades, until a move about three and one half years ago.
I always have a soft spot for Don Luiz in this movie, because he portraits my favourite character "Bra'tac" in my favourite TV show "Stargate SG1" (Yes, still!).
Other movies with Antonio Banderas worth checking out are "Desperado" (1995) and "The 13th Warrior" (1999).
Antonio Banderas is a cool actor. He starred opposite Sylvester Stallone in "Assassins" (1995) and in the underrated medieval Viking action movie "The 13th Warrior" (1999). The Puss in Boots character first appears in "Shrek 2" so if you are watching that franchise it's probably best if you see that one before the "Puss In Boots" movie. Yet another great reaction Jen, you brightened up a boring Tuesday night, many thanks 😎🤗
Spy Kids, also.
This is a really good movie. One of the "feel good." The sort you always watch when its on and you stumble on it or if you just want to see a nice movie.
If you like a good story, and one with great sword fights then The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) is a must see or The Three Musketeers (1993).
Edit: funny you mentioned the costumes. This movie did get a nomination in that category at BAFTA.
Being older, my preference for Dumas-based Musketeers movies goes to those directed by Richard Lester in the 1970s, The Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers, with an incredible cast: Michael York, Oliver Reed, Christopher Lee, Faye Dunaway, Raquel Welch, Geraldine Chaplin (Charlie Chaplin's daughter), Spike Milligan (from the Goon Show), Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finlay, Charlton Heston, etc. They also have witty scripts, fine locations, and great swordplay!
Thanks for another one, Jen. In the DC comics I read in the '60s, young Bruce Wayne and his parents were mugged after watching "The Mark Of Zorro." That influenced his decision to become a masked defender of justice. Earlier stories may have referenced the previous silent movie.
One of the smoothest lines when he breaks in to dance.. "we were trying to dance..". Alejandro comes in, "you were trying, she was succeeding.."
Which was a line directly lifted from "Casablanca" said by Rick (Bogey) to Lazslo (Henreid) about Ilsa (Bergman).
@@kelseyk530 still shamed that's on my need to see list.. Bit everything I've seen of it.. Just doesn't seem to hook me in. Nothing wrong with that not every film speaks to everyone.
I remember watching this when it first came out. I love chemistry between "Antonio and "Catherine, as I was probably crushing on "Catherine at the time. I love the story and the dialogue and action. I have these on blu-ray. I can't wait to enjoy this fantastic movie with you. This is my favorite one. 🙌
Mr. Michael Douglas was crushing pretty hard on Miss Jones too.
They met at the Cannes Film Festival in '98 and it was love at first sight.
@@k.delpino1124 😊The man's got good taste 👍
So looking forward to sharing someone's first watching of this. Like any long-running series, some seasons are better than others, and occational episodes fall flat, but on the whole it's such a good show!
Great reaction, Jen. Antonio Banderas has some great flicks. My favorite is probably "Desperado"
They actually have some historical foundation in this movie. Benderas’s character Alejandro is fictional but his brother Juaqin Marietta was a real outlaw that the Zorro character was originally based on. Unfortunately the barabaric scene with his head in a jar was a real thing. The worst part is that it was taken on tour around the country as a trophy to make an example of what happens to outlaws.
One of the most classic swashbuckler story is The Scarlet Pimpernel. There’s only been a few adaptations of the book. My favorite one was the 1982 tv movie, starring Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, and Ian McKellen.
You should probably re-watch _The Mark of Zorro._ It is set earlier, when California was still owned by Spain. Don Diego de la Vega (Zorro) was played by Tyrone Power and the captain of the Alcade's guard, Zorro's nemesis, was played by the great Basil Rathbone. The duel between Power and Rathbone towards the end of the film is still considered one of the greatest fencing sequences ever filmed.
The trope of the hero with a secret identity was invented by Baroness Orczy in her play (1903) and novel (1905) _The Scarlet Pimpernel._ The play was a great success, running for four years in London. The novel and the character were so popular, and profitable, that over her lifetime she would write fourteen sequels.
_The Scarlet Pimpernel_ and its sequels have been adapted to the screen many times, but the best of the bunch is certainly the 1934 production starring Leslie Howard as Sir Percy Blakeney (The Scarlet Pimpernel).
Leslie Howard was one of Britain's finest actors, equally popular on either side of the Atlantic. He played Ashley Wilkes in _Gone With the Wind,_ but my favorite of his performances is as Prof. Henry Higgins in Anthony Asquith's film of Bernard Shaw's _Pygmalion._
Sadly, Howard died during WWII when his plane was shot down.
"I've never danced with passion like this" 😳
Banderas does more dancing in Take The Lead.
For a heist movie with Zeta-Jones - Entrapment
"It's like the Batcave."
Fun fact: Zorro was the original inspiration for Batman, in early versions of the Batman origin story it was even a screening of Zorro that the Wayne family is leaving when they get mugged. The similarities between the two are more just coincidental.
The head of his brother was preserved in sherry. The high alcohol content acts as a deterrent to bacterial growth and made it somewhat safe to drink.
This was a fun adventure, with lots of style, beauty and action. Another great Banderas movie is Desperado.
Don’t forget the 13th warrior, my favorite Banderas movie.
Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean) wrote the story and most of the drafts. They were actually inspired by the Mark of Zorro (they even reused the confessional scene). They didn't agree with killing the original Zorro at the end though. They thought it was an unnecessary bitter ending. It made more sense to them to let Don Diego tell stories to his grand-son to wrap everything up.
Alejandro’s brother Joaquin Murrieta was real, considered the mexican Robin Hood in real life, and thought to be a possible inspiration for Zorro. He befell the same fate he did in the movie, decapitated by Harry Love and his head put in a jar. Or at least someone alleged to be him was
So glad you enjoyed this. It’s one of my favorite 90s movies! Antonio Banderas had a great run as an action movie star. Other than this one, his best are
- DESPERADO and its sequel ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO;
- ASSASSINS with Sylvester Stallone (where Antonio plays the villain);
- THE 13TH WARRIOR, a medieval action thriller with Vikings;
- SPY KIDS, where he plays a spy and a dad;
- and of course THE LEGEND OF ZORRO, the sequel to this movie!
And yes, he is the voice of Puss In Boots.
His dramatic roles are all really good too. He had a very memorable part in INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE.
Hope you enjoy these movies!
maybe she wants to react to 2006 "Take the lead" too.... he's quite charming in that one too..
This movie is so good I could watch it on repeat. But i have to miss the head in the jar part too much 🙈 Jen your movie editing is the best! ❤🐎🤓
Zorro was a huge influence on Batman. in-universe, the movie the Waynes were leaving when they were killed was The Mark of Zorro starring Douglas Fairbanks
couple of other good adventure movies : The Rocketeer (James Horner is also the composer for that one) and Flash Gordon - As a bonus both films have supporting roles for Timothy Dalton.
James Horner's score is fantastic. I love the theme when Antonio gets his vengeance. The chirpy horns as he stabs Captain Love. You should check out Assassins 1995 Jen. A nice cheesy action where you get to see Antonio as a maniacal villain.
You Swashbuckler film list should be, Cyrano de Bergerac 1950, (Cyrano is a badass), The Three Musketeers 1973 and it's sequel The Four Musketeers 1974. They were shot at the same time and feature Raquel Welch and a few other actors you are already familiar with. Captain Blood 1935, stars Errol Flynn, perhaps the greatest swashbuckler of them all. And The Mark of Zorro 1920 is the first swashbuckler and stars Douglas Fairbanks who was so athletic there was no need for CGI.
Bruce whayne was on his way home from watching the ( mask of zorro ) with his parents, batman is inspired by zorro . The rich playboy, secret identity. Ect . And the batcave. The house ect
Seeing the message on Jen's Tee, I couldn't help thinking about the line from The Mask: "Zut a window, I don't care!" 😂 LOL.
Not king, governor. Or something like that.
Catherine Zeta Jones is extraordinarily beautiful. Like Anthony Hopkins she's Welsh.
Jen, these were wonderful reactions for an awesome movie, that features outstanding performances from the cast and offers us an early glimpse of Banderas as " Puss In Boots " from Shrek 2! :)
They don't make fun swashbuckling adventure films like this anymore.
One of my favorites. Banderas, Hopkins & Zeta-Jones had great chemistry. Wilson was a good bad guy. And James Horner's score was straight FIRE!!!!!
This is my favorite movie. Sentimental reasons. Thank you for reacting to it, means a lot😊.
i love this movie but it's been a while since i have watched it. It occurs to me now they constructed the story with a lot of similarity to The Count of Monte Cristo
Zorro and Batman share so many characteristics, because one is heavily based on another. In fact, in the comics, the Wayne’s attended a showing of a Zorro movie before Thomas and Martha were shot dead in front of Bruce.
"Chillin' in the clink" made me laugh 😁
Just rewatched this with my wife a few months back and it's just as fun as it was seeing it in theaters. I too had seen a black and white Zorro movie as a kid in elementary school, so when this came out I was super excited. Though on that rewatch I did chuckle at the obvious backdrop/set Antonio Banderas walks toward at the end
The villain is not doing drugs. The thing he sniffs up his nose 👃 is sort of a fragrance, so he doesn't smell stinch. People didn't bathe too often back then. This was a luxury that the super rich could do in those times that the common people couldn't in order to maintain the illusion of cleanliness all around. -OG
Love this movie ever since I was young. Amazing storyline, action, choreography, sword fighting and casting. It also got some nice comedic elements. Antonio Banderas was perfect for the role of Zorro. I would say it's underrated.
Created by Johnston McCulley and established in 1919.
Zorro is the original caped crusader as an fictional icon of Spanish, Mexican, American culture.
Live-action, animated, tv, film, comics, video games, toys, you name it.
Almost 80 years after his impact, no one expected a brand new film about the dashing and courageous Fox.
This was one of 2 new entries, directed by Martin Campbell (Goldeneye).
Perfect casting with Hopkins as the original, Banderas (first spanish Zorro ever) as the successor and C. Zeta Jones as gorgeous, brave Elena.
The action is good and old fashioned just like the original Zorro stories.
But with more of flare with today's filmmaking.
Marc Anthony & Tina Arena with the love theme, "I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You" is considered underrated.
The M of Z indeed made it cool to see old-time heroes make a comeback and grab the imagination of newer generations.
You will love it's sequel, The Legend of Zorro (2005).
I love the thinly veiled threat when Alejandro told Love that "Maybe someday I will see what I look like through your eyes."
I went to see this movie premier at the movie theater with my father since he was such a fan of Zorro. He loved this movie.
I own the score, one of the late James Horner's best (sadly lost to us far too soon). One of the best flicks from the 90s, it does everything just right!
Bob Anderson was the Sword Master on this film, Princes Bride, 3 Musketeers, Highlander, Star Wars, LOTR, and many more! And you need to watch 3 Musketeers (1993 version),. Like this film, it's a very fun action / adventure flick.
8:32 _"I'm_ Spartacus!"
_"I'm_ Spartacus!"
Any man who didn't fall in lust w CZJ as she appears in this movie is dead in the heart (& loins!)...
Outstanding music 🎶 🎵 score.
This was my first "adult" VHS tape when I was a kid and I've loved the movie ever since. They really should make a third one with Banderas and have him be the old seasoned Zorro who teaches his son to become next Zorro.
Another movie with Antonio Banderas that no one talks about but I thought Banderas was really good in it, is Assassins (1995) with Sylvester Stallone.
Good Afternoon Jen, and Thank You SO very much for this one today! 💝 I've always Loved this Movie, and I knew You would too! If You want to check-out its Sequel ("The Legend of Zorro"), it's already got My Vote...👍
Thanks Tom! 👍
@@jenmurrayxo You're Welcome, My Friend...
Thanks for another great reaction. And well done to Canadians for saying Zed and not Zee, ha ha. As you obviously love swashbuckling sword action, you should treat yourself to 1930s Errol Flynn in Captain Blood and the adventures of Robin Hood. Both have wonderful sword fights.
I always thought this movie's premise was one of the main inspirations for Batman Beyond. The elderly hero passing on the mantle to a younger protégé who wants to seek justice for a member of his family who was murdered.
I was 9 years old. during the stable scene I can still remember my father saying, "she'd be much prettier with short hair" RIP dad miss you.
Wow, it's been so long since I watched this film. Will have to watch it again sometime soon.
Jen, your beauty easily matches Catherine Zeta jones 😊
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My grandfather took me to see this movie when I was 10 because he thought I'd like it. I ended up LOVING it! In the months following the movie, he and I would use plastic baseball bats to sword fight. He'd let me be Zorro every time.
A heavily underrated genre for movies (Mexican based wild west)... it feels familiar but also has a certain quality of its own (like Mexican wrestling compared to American Professional Wrestling). I used to watch a rerun of a BW Zoro tv show in the 80's (same time as things like Hogans Heroes and Beverly Hillbillies).
Something alot of people forget about these early Banderas films is he didnt really speak much English, or not as well as you'd think. He didnt learn English until he was 30.. in his first Hollywood movie in 1992 The Mambo Kings, he knew 0 english, 6 years latter he was in this.
As others have said, in the batman comics the night Bruce's parents were killed they were leaving a theater showing Zorro. So Batman was greatly inspired from Zorro.
A few other movie soundtracks by James Horner:
1) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
2) Braveheart
3) Apollo 13
3) Titanic
Died in a plane crash in 2015.
And the best..."Legends of the Fall."
Beautiful score from James Horner when he was in his heyday.
He really was at the top of his game in the late 90s, this film, Titanic, Apollo 13, truly exceptional stuff
@@christianwise637 And the best of all...1994's "Legends of the Fall" which also had Tony Hopkins.
One of my all time favorite adventure movies! Just fantastic characters!
One way to look at the scene where Alejandro drinks the wine from the jar with his brother's head, is to recall what Captain Love said about the indians who would would eat their slain enemies. Alejandro was esentially drinking his brother's spirit and taking his bravery to give him the strength to get his revenge.
We say zed here in the UK too Jen no clue what this zzeee lark is all about 😏 a swashbuckler of a movie just a fun time all round , grab your popcorn crab your drinks and just have a wonderful fun time with our Jen 🔥🍺🍿 glad you enjoyed it very much like the three musketeers it's just pure entertainment ⚔️ and the cloak over exit just reminds me of the hooded claw from Penelope pitstop #cartoon and I know you love a cartoon 🙂thanks Jen 🥂
This was such a fun movie. Banderas was perfect as Zorro and the chemistry between him and Catherine really makes their scenes pop😉. Sir Anthony of course is amazing in pretty much any role.
I've always looked at Zorro as the more modern, stylish Mexican version of Robin Hood. There is a second one (The Legend of Zorro, 2005) which was pretty good too.
Yes, he is the voice of Puss in Boots and you won't be able to picture anyone else in that part now he's that good.
For more Antonio, you may like Desperado, Assassins and 13th Warrior (action) and Take The Lead (drama)
Spy Kids as well, don't forget that.
One of my favorite movies of all time. Glad you seen this one
Underrated movie for sure. Zorro is like a superhero without super powers :D
3:25 Badman and Zorra have a lot in common. The first story about Zorro was published 1919, the first comic book with Batman comic in 1939.
The 1940 film "The Mark of Zorro" starring Tyrone Power is the story of Diego dela Vega. Some could argue that The Mask of Zorro is a spiritual sequel to that wherein Zorro passes the torch to Alejandro.
Joaquin Murrieta and 3 fingered Jack were real bandits in the 19th century who really did have their body parts preserved in alcohol. In a bit of a meta twist Joaquin Murrieta is believed to be one of the inspirations for Zorro.
imo, this was the first really good batman movie. it set the groundwork for the modern batman movies to come.
I wish you would go back to the true classic swashbucklers: "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1935), "Captain Blood" (1935), "The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), and, if you haven't seen it since you were a child, "The Mark of Zorro" 1940). The action is not only thrilling but possible. The characters are human. The stories are believable. The music in all of these, especially Robin Hood and Zorro, is where the newer composers get their inspiration.
Glad you liked this movie. I can understand that you love the score - it was composed by the late great James Horner. Back in the days when he won awards for "Braveheart" and "Titanic".
Also, since you mentioned "Pirates of the Carribean": Coincidentally the sword fighting choreograph for both "Mask of Zorro" and the "Pirates" movies was the legendary Bob Anderson. He did a lot of work in Hollywood, including the old Star Wars movies, "Lord of the Rings" and "The Princess Bride", among other things. As a sword fighting movie, I also recommend "Highlander" and "The First Knight", both arranged by him also.
Great movie! I used to watch the old black and white Zorro show from the 50s. I always stayed up late to catch the reruns on the Disney channel, probably saw every episode, but I still love it.
fun fact, the person who taught antonio sword play, has taught many a students, and he said antonio was his best student.
Fun Fact: Martin Campbell directed this movie as well as GoldenEye and Casino Royale (2006). Campbell is the perfect director for hero origin stories. (Green Lantern [2011] was his only big misstep)
Green lantern sucks because of Geoff John. He wrote GL comic but he thought he can do live action too so he became producer, screenwriter for Green lantern movie and looks how it's turned out. He also producer WW84 and looks how it's turned out. He also producer for josstice league
11:18 "You should not trade something like that for a mere glass of whiskey."
"Why not? You think I could get _two?"_
Maybe it sets me apart, but this exchange stands out to me, in retrospect.
As someone who is half Mexican, this is my favorite Zorro movie. Watch Disney Three Musketeers next.
I'll Happily "Second" any Reactions to that '93 Disney Classic, it's one of My All-Time Favorites...👍