The mask of zorro combines a number of disparate talents firstly theres antonio banderas whos achieved fame as a heartthrob around the world without having starred in a single majorly. Banderas got to the set of his first hollywood movie and was told he was. I watched it again on easter sunday for the first time in a while and it wasnt as fun as i remembered it to be. The mask of zorro is the antithesis of the summer blockbuster as weve come to know it lately.
This time he has to manage his family life and the profession he has chosen, which is to rid of evil in the west. It was directed by martin campbell and stars antonio banderas, anthony hopkins, catherine zetajones, and stuart wilson. Director martin campbell, wellknown to the action arena after 1995s goldeneye, teams up with executive producer steven spielberg to bring the first hollywood production of creator johnston. The mask of zorro 88 movie clip zorros revenge 1998. The mask of zorro includes digital copy 4k ultra hd blu. Catherine zeta jones in mask of zorro her costume is pretty directly taken from that fashion plate.
The mask of zorro publicity still of catherine zetajones. The mask of zorro is a great action movie full of romance. The image measures 663 pixels and was added on 26 january tuv. The mask of zorro 1998 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Zorro is a 1975 spaghetti western film based on the character. A surprisingly good example of hollywood s craftsmanship. Which proves that hollywood can produce a satisfyingly entertaining family movie when it puts its mind to it. The mask of zorro watched this movie last week and really, really enjoyed it. Movie adaptation of quentin tarantinos djangozorro comic hires writer among the characters most notable film appearances include the classic mark of zorro with hollywood swashbuckling legend tyrone power in the title role, and of course the 1998 adaptation and box office hit, mask of zorro, which starred antonio banderas as a new version of zorro. The mask of zorro 28 movie clip the legend has returned 1998 hd by movieclips.
The most recent bigscreen adaptations was the 1998 film the mask of zorro, and its 2005 sequel the legend of zorro, both starring antonio banderas. The curse of capistrano, a novel by johnston mcculley, was full of adventure and romance, with an exciting hero in its main character, zorro. Well, zorro gets locked in a cell for twenty years and then stages a murderous escape to get revenge on his captors. Catherine zeta jones is the most beautiful woman in the world. The mask of zorro 58 movie clip kill him 1998 hd youtube. The mask of zorro who can resist antonio banderas in a mask. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. A good action packed movie, but this one doesnt live up to the expectations of the first one. The mask of zorro recaptures the swashbuckling heroism of classic hollywood serials while avoiding many of the corrosive elements common among modern action films. The batman movie spoilers tease a return to the heros dark. Unfortunately, the magic formula wasnt to be repeated for the dull sequel the legend of zorro, but dont let that put you off this far.
I started dialing anthony hopkinss agent while you were halfway through that line. The mask of zorro remains antonio banderas best performance and he give his all on screen. Zorro western starring alain delon, full movie, english. The mask of zorro has something you dont often see in modern action pictures. In a way, this movie is like 007 on a horse with a. The mask of zorro 1998 directed by martin campbell. The mask of zorro was directed by martin campbell, who is known for directing the bond films goldeneye and casino royale. Sometimes the mask is a two piece, the main item being a blindfoldtype fabric with slits for the eyes, and the other item being a bandana over the head, so that it is covered even if the hat is removed. Its probably worth pointing out that the swordfighting in this movie was choreographed by bob anderson, a legendary hollywood swordmaster who worked with errol flynn in the 1950s when disneys zorro was on tv, and was responsible for the epic swordfights in the star wars original trilogy, the princess bride, highlander, and lord of the. Mask of zorro in this day of movies in which one cant tell whether the action was manufactured by computer generation or by a cookie cutter, the mask of zorro is a grand throwback. The legend of zorromovie starsmovie tvthe mask of zorrosir anthony hopkinshannibal lectermilleniumgreat movieshollywood stars. Two blockbuster movies of a bygone era when all you needed was a protagonist, i bet, a cheerful spirit of adventure and a lot of action sequences welldirected and of two cuffs to make a movie to be a boxoffice success.
The film may be uneven, but it succeeds on many levels. Shop the mask of zorro includes digital copy 4k ultra hd bluraybluray 1998 at best buy. The overall plot is quite engaging and offers the traditional fun of watching heroes vanquish evil villains. She is an actress, known for the mask of zorro 1998, cuando. And even its frequent flurries of violence which earned zorro a pg rating arent unduly explicit or gratuitous. The last movie to be this viscerally exciting and satisfying is probably raiders of the lost ark. A new twist on the zorro theme combines all the fun and action of the older zorro movies, its almost like watching them all rolled into one. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical don rafael montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter. The movie resurrects a character first played in silent films by douglas fairbanks sr. Catherine zetajones the zorro was very vigorous scene.
How to succeed in hollywood without losing your soul. The mask of zorro is een oscargenomineerde amerikaanse film uit 1998 geregisseerd door martin campbell, gebaseerd op. In the middle of a particularly stale summer movie season, the mask of zorro arrives like a blast of fresh air, a welcome reminder that hollywood can still produce a mainstream entertainment that. Julieta rosen was born on november 8, 1962 in mexico. Indiana jones and the last crusade 1989 and the mask of zorro 1998 where you can transmit them. Indiana jones and the last crusade and the mask of.
Director martin campbell, wellknown to the action arena after. One of the most glorious and rousing adventure movies hollywood has ever produced. The mask of zorro vhs hollywood video rental free shipping. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. It also has a lot of zest, humor, energy and swordplay. Purrrrrrrrr he could melt an iceberg with those eyes and he is one of hollywoods hottest male leading actors love this movie and love this. Catherine zetajones the zorro was very vigorous scene in hd. The romantic, oldfashioned the mask of zorro shares cinematic dna with the greatest action movie of all time, the 1981 classic raiders of the lost ark. Antonio banderas looks back as mask of zorro turns 20 video.
The mask of zorro the legend of zorro double feature. I had first gotten the legend of zorro first which i believe is an awesome movie but is the sequel of the mask of zorro and when i finally got the mask of zorro, everything fell into place. Get the best deals on the mask of zorro vhs when you shop the largest online selection at. Antonio banderas explains how the film flipped the hollywood script.
The mask of zorro 48 movie clip a very spirited dancer 1998 hd. The mask of zorro is a 1998 american swashbuckler film based on the character of the masked vigilante zorro created by johnston mcculley. Mar 31, 2020 the most recent bigscreen adaptations was the 1998 film the mask of zorro, and its 2005 sequel the legend of zorro, both starring antonio banderas. Antonio banderas the mask of zorro the mask of zorro. It recalls and celebrates the fantasy workshop that hollywood was and can be at its best. Action, adventure, comedy, full classic feature film starring alain delon, free full movie, spaghetti western, english. The batman movie spoilers tease a return to the heros. This is one of the last classic hollywood movies, where stunt men did incredible stunts seamlessly and it was a lot of fun. The mask of zorro is a movie to remind you what hollywood used to be.
Feb 11, 2020 zorro is the handsome, mustachioed cousin of indiana jones. After being imprisoned for 20 years, the fabled hero removes his mask and takes on a. In a way, this movie is like 007 on a horse with a sword. Richard schickel of time magazine praised zorro as a summer blockbuster which paid tribute to the classical hollywood swashbuckler films. Its powerful, sad, funny, zorros horse is funny, its got a lot of adventure, its just a. The mask of zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they dont make em like that anymore. The mask of zorro has always been, and always will be, one of my favorite movies.
Ebert later called the mask of zorro probably the best zorro movie ever made. Its powerful, sad, funny, zorro s horse is funny, its got a lot of adventure, its just a great movie all the way around. Zorro s mask is definitely the most simple out of any on this list, but its so iconic they made an entire movie based around it the mask of zorro. Antonio banderas, one of spains most famous faces, was a soccer player until breaking his foot at the age of fourteen. The mask of zorro is a 1998 american swashbuckler film based on the character of the masked. Zorro was created by pulp writer johnston mcculley. Zorro is the handsome, mustachioed cousin of indiana jones.
This movie is simply the definition of fun, fun, fun the second feature the legend of zorro is a decent enough movie and has some of its own great moments, i just suggest you not watch it immediately following the first one as it simply cannot compare to the walltowall fun and sheer exhilaration of the mask of zorro. Patrick h willems explains the mask of zorro and why it. Make offer vhs the mask of zorro movie vhs tape hopkins banderas. The image measures 663 pixels and was added on 26 january. The mark of zorro is a 1920 silent adventure romance film starring douglas fairbanks and noah beery srthis genredefining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of the mark of zorro. A sizable summer hit, the film served as zetajones stepping stone to. With scenic 18th century mexico as a backdrop, anthony hopkins plays the original zorro, a. Er is echt weinig mis met the mask of zorro, maar verwacht vooral geen. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. An aging zorro passes the torch to a young successor, schooling him in discipline and training him to take up the sword against crooked officials.
Jan 18, 2017 so, whats different from similar vids on yt. The mask of zorro 78 movie clip the horse thief 1998. Hollywood welsh actress catherine zeta jones hd wallpapers the mask of zorro publicity still of catherine zetajones. A young thief, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, is trained by the once great, but aged zorro, who also pursues vengeance of his own. Hollywood welsh actress catherine zeta jones hd wallpapers. Zorro went on to become a hollywood staple, right through 1981s zorro, the gay blade and 1998s remake of mask starring antonio banderas. Click to get the latest about the movie the mask of zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical don rafael montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife. Oct 25, 2012 director martin campbell, wellknown to the action arena after 1995s goldeneye, teams up with executive producer steven spielberg to bring the first hollywood production of creator johnston. Can you think of a white guy who won an oscar for doing that in the past ten years. The mask of zorro martin campbell, antonio banderas. The mask of zorro rises above the banal hollywood action film due to the fine performances of anthony hopkins and antonio banderas as the old and young zorros.
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