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Two features. In 'The Mask Of Zorro' Don Diego de la Vega (Hopkins) recruits Alejandro Murieta (Banderas) to become his replacement as Zorro, the legendary hero. Together, they infiltrate the circle of Don Raphael - the fiercest of the Spanish tyrants. Armed with his mask, sword, whip and jet-black stallion, Tornado, the new Zorro embarks on a mission to stop Don Raphael's plot to buy California, set right twenty years of wrongs, bring justice to the people ensnared by Spanish greed, and win the heart of Elma - Don Diego's daughter. Also includes 'The Legend Of Zorro'.
... A refreshing throwback that's also thoroughly modern... Rollicks with an exuberance we've rarely seen... Triumphs because it stays true to the pulp serial... -- Rating: A-
... A wealth of charismatic Zorros, a smashing heroine and a dauntless love of adventure.... Hopkins acts with unexpectedly elegant panache... Ms. Zeta-Jones makes her first major film role one to remember...
... Banderas cuts a sexy romantic figure... The stunts are a kick...
... Delightful... THE MASK OF ZORRO boasts one of the very best incarnations of the character in Antonio Banderas...