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The Mask of Zorro Reviews

“The Mask of Zorro” is easily the best action adventure film of the summer. It has everything you could desire, great acting, great romance and an exciting plot.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 5, 2023

A terrifically entertaining movie, and at heart, an old-fashioned adventure.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jun 20, 2023

Old-fashioned entertainment of the best sort.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Mar 19, 2023

... "Mask" [is] a tale of generations, of what myths and legends mean when they are gone, and of the price invaders pay when they underestimate the populace.

Full Review | Mar 15, 2023

A very competent actioner, even when it dwells on overly intricate (or convenient) setups for poignant encounters or showdowns.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Mar 24, 2021

This Zorro bears more in common with his distant grandson Indiana Jones than he does with his more direct descendant, Batman.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Dec 19, 2020

A lot of fun.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2020

There are several reasons why The Mask of Zorro was so successful, beginning with the cast.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | May 7, 2020

The Mask of Zorro is one of those rare instances where everything just falls into place,

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Nov 16, 2018

The problem with Martin Campbell's new movie is that, even though by no means a disgrace, it's finally just another inflated big nothing.

Full Review | Nov 27, 2017

Simplistic but sprawling action film...

Full Review | Jun 6, 2013

This is the best movie version of Zorro to date, and High-Definition makes it that much more exciting.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Feb 26, 2012

Full Review | Original Score: B | Sep 7, 2011

The Mask of Zorro stands as a pointed riposte to those who say they don't make 'em like that anymore.

Full Review | Mar 26, 2009

Full Review | Original Score: A- | Oct 29, 2008

Crisp and competent and often witty, but it only does what it's supposed to do; it's never quite inspired or exhilarating...

Full Review | Original Score: B- | Mar 11, 2008

Directed with snap and panache by Martin Campbell, Mask of Zorro gives audiences a pair of dashing whippersnappers for the price of one.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 14, 2006

Not so much a blood-pounding swashbuckling adventure as it is a comfortable old friend--the kind of movie your grandfather might have seen at a Saturday matinee.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | May 26, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Buckling the swash in a way approaching Errol Flynn, Antonio is up for the action and handles the slapstick as the inept student with aplomb. The romance between him and Zeta-Jones has sparks, too.

Full Review | Original Score: B | Apr 9, 2005