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Legend of Zorro, The (2005) Rank 3 Reviews
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Is This Movie For You (Keifer Albin)
Empire Movies (Liam Cullin)
San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
The resurgence of Zorro was one of the great pleasant surprises in 1998. It respected the character with a literate script by adventure specialists Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio (who later penned the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean), it had a lavish ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
DVDActive (Casimir Harlow)
The Legend of Zorro is a reasonable and enjoyable sequel, which won’t convince audiences that Antonio Banderas is back, nor persuade critics that Zeta-Jones can do anything other than look good, but will certainly please children across the world ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at DVDActive (Casimir Harlow)
Supercala.com (John Venable)
The filmmakers proudly wear their disdain for film critics on thier collective sleeve, and the result...is fun. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Supercala.com (John Venable)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
The Phantom Tollbooth
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The Boston Phoenix
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Cinema Blend (Joshua Tyler)
DVD Talk (Scott Weinberg)
To answer the standard sequel question: Nope, it's not as good as the first one. But considering how chintzy and auto-piloty most sequels are these days, I'll take what I can get. The Legend of Zorro is a semi-perfectly entertaining piece of adventure ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at DVD Talk (Scott Weinberg)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Phil Kloer)
We need more adventure flicks that play like grown-up movies and can still be enjoyed by kids, like this one. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Phil Kloer)
Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
I always used to say thatThe Mask of Zorrowas the bestSteven Spielbergmovie not actually directed by Steven Spielberg. The 1998 actionfest, actually executiveproduced by Spielberg, and starring an ontheriseAntonio BanderasandCatherine ZetaJones, ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>
UpcomingDiscs.com (Brendan Surpless)
When news of a sequel to 1998's The Mask of Zorro was first announced, I was very excited as I really enjoyed The Mask of Zorro. The film had an interesting story and great acting from Banderas and Hopkins. But as I learned more and more about the ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Brendan Surpless)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
It's a little tiring, but it's a pleasant, upbeat film with happy endings and a lot of amusing banter between Banderas and Zeta-Jones, and Banderas and the little boy, and Banderas and his horse. (There's a joke about the horse not understanding ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
FilmFocus.Co.UK (Rich Cline)
To begin with, we must admit that 1998's The Mask of Zorro wasn't actually as good as people seem to remember. It was a shallow, progressively stupid adventure livened up by some spicy chemistry between Banderas and Zeta-Jones, which was played to the ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at FilmFocus.Co.UK (Rich Cline)
ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Not as good as the first film and hampered by some very poor comedy, but this is still a watchable adventure with likeable characters and a couple of decent action scenes.The BackgroundDespite the unlikely casting of Anthony Hopkins as Zorro Snr, 1998’s ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
DVD Clinic ("Sturdy")
Zorro returns to once again save California from an evil plot. But this time he must also save his marriage and his son. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at DVD Clinic ("Sturdy")
Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
The most recent, mainstream American films featuring the legendary hero Zorro deserve credit for at least trying to find a hook that fleshes out who the man really is and how he operates.
It is not beyond imagination that an American director ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Zertinet Movies (Steven Snyder)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
The Legend of Zorro manages to be fun enough, mainly because the stars make it fun. Banderas plays up his character with flair, and it's great to see Zeta-Jones return to the role that introduced her to the world. Alonso is pretty cute too, and the ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Entertainment Weekly
Banderas uses all his old wiles in this well-oiled, businesslike, quite clangingly violent sequel to "The Mask of ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Entertainment Weekly
Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
... carries more than a bit of the 'hoot factor,' earning its mild recommendation from the wattage of Zeta-Jones and Banderas, as well as a very good second half. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Arrives with its fair share of violence and probably more individual deaths by explosion than listed on Wile E. Coyote’s HMO chart. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
FromTheBalcony (Bill Clark)
Whether the film is necessary is up for debate, but Zorro devotees and adventure-seeking youngsters should be pleased. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at FromTheBalcony (Bill Clark)
Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
The new Zorro is one of the rare films that aim to thrill us while lampooning the adventure genre, and hit both bull's-eyes simultaneously. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
filmcritic.com (Pete Croatto)
The Legend of Zorro is sure to please those who dug the fancy swordplay and acrobatics of The Mask of Zorro. For those who enjoyed the 1998 summer hit for the romantic byplay between co-stars Antonio Banderas and then-unknown Catherine Zeta-Jones ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at filmcritic.com (Pete Croatto)
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The year is 1850 and our swashbuckling crusader is challenged by the most dangerous mission of his life. After fighting to help California become the 31st state of the Union, Zorro (Banderas) must live up to the promise he made his wife Elena ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Jesusfreakhideout.com Movie Reviews
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies (Nell Minow)
Great stunts, glamorous stars, and our affection for the characters make this sequel watchable, even with a disappointing script. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies (Nell Minow)
WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Banderas and Zeta-Jones are strong. The writer's and director's grasp of American History is weak. Yet, I found myself yelling, "long live The Legend of Zorro !" ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Empire Magazine [UK]
Undemanding Saturday-matinee action fun in Old California, but hardly a hot-ticket holiday blockbuster. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]
Empire Magazine [UK]
Undemanding Saturday-matinee action fun in Old California, but hardly a hot-ticket holiday blockbuster. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]
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Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
As much as I enjoyed the original entry, The Mask of Zorro, I wasn't exactly clamoring for a sequel, figuring that filmmakers were lucky enough to get an old-fashioned action vehicle right once; lightning striking twice would require some sort of miracle. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
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Variety (Brian Lowry)
Bigger, louder and considerably less charming than its predecessor…Still, there are enough crowd-pleasing moments amid the frenetic action. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Variety (Brian Lowry)
The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
Turning "Zorro" into a family movie with domestic squabbles and sitcom situations takes some of the luster off the romantic adventure of Old California. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Deseret News, Salt Lake City
DVD Verdict (James A. Stewart)
OC Metro Magazine (David Dickstein)
Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
Now Playing Magazine (Brent Simon)
More of a rainy day diversion than a sunny morning matinee thrill ride. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Now Playing Magazine (Brent Simon)
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Detroit News (Tom Long)
It may not be a great film, but it's better than a poke in the eye with a sword. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Detroit News (Tom Long)
Parent Previews
Where The Legend of Zorro hopes to capture its audience is with an abundance of amazing action/adventure. Improbable situations meet with impossible stunts (such as riding a horse along the top of a moving train), exhilarating explosions ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Parent Previews
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
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Plugged In
Ten years have passed since the story told in The Mask of Zorro. In 1850, Don Alejandro de la Vega still plays the non-confrontational rich landowner in public while privately protecting his people from injustice as the famed Z-marking swordsmen. That ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Plugged In
Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
You must cast aside all rules of our space-time continuum to appreciate a fantasy like this one, though even then you might consider 130 minutes to be too much of a good thing. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Who doesn't love Zorro, the Hispanic Robin Hood? Who doesn't love the nimble Man in Black, the caped crusader whose fashion statement was copied by Superman, Wonder Woman and Underdog? Who doesn't love the caballero who first swashes, then ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Premiere (Ryan Devlin)
The family dynamic, paired with a few delicious action scenes, is engaging enough that we hardly notice the fillm's major flaw, a rather flimsy and sometimes jingoistic subplot having to do with California's independence. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Premiere (Ryan Devlin)
USA Today (Mike Clark)
Of all things, this movie has the same problem "Ghostbusters 2" had, which is this: You can't take bigger-than-life screen types and toss them into everyday, regular-folk situations. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at USA Today (Mike Clark)
Reel.com (Tim Knight)
Philadelphia Inquirer
Who doesn't love Zorro, the Hispanic Robin Hood? Who doesn't love the nimble Man in Black, the caped crusader whose fashion statement was copied by Superman, Wonder Woman and Underdog? Who doesn't love the caballero who first swashes, then ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Boston Herald (James Verniere)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
As much as I enjoyed the original entry, The Mask of Zorro, I wasn't exactly clamoring for a sequel, figuring that filmmakers were lucky enough to get an old-fashioned action vehicle right once; lightning striking twice would require some sort of miracle. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Reel.com
Filmed on location in Mexico, The Legend of Zorro is a decent if uninspired sequel that will probably appeal more to kids than fans of either the first film, or the classic The Mark of Zorro (1940), starring Tyrone Power. ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at Reel.com
/Film (Maria Belilovskaya)
Martin Campbell, who made the Mask of Zorro and the new Legend of Zorro, directed GoldenEye ten years ago and is now helming the upcoming Bond project, Casino Royale. Both adventure icons at the state's service, Bond and Zorro actually have few things in ...read the complete Legend of Zorro movie review at /Film (Maria Belilovskaya)
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