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The Legend of Zorro
2005 130 min United States of America PG 18+
★5.7
Action, Adventure, Western
Director: Martin Campbell
🎭 Based on
«Zorro stories»
byJohnston McCulley
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Description
Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$46.46M
Worldwide:
$142.4M
Starring
Antonio Banderas
Actor
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Actor
Rufus Sewell
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Legend of Zorro is a divisive sequel that leans heavily into family-friendly spectacle and lighthearted action, often to the detriment of its narrative depth. While many viewers appreciate the chemistry between Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones and the high-energy stunt work, others find the script predictable, the tone too childish, and the film an unnecessary regression from its predecessor.
| Acting | Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones anchor the film with a compelling, charismatic screen presence. | |
| Cinematography | The film functions as a polished Hollywood production, featuring high-quality cinematography and technically proficient action choreography. | |
| Screenplay | The script is criticized for being overly formulaic, relying on clichéd plot devices and a predictable narrative structure. | |
| Emotion | Critics and audiences are divided on the film's shift toward a child-oriented, comedic tone, with some finding it fun and others labeling it a degrading farce. | |
| Runtime | Opinions on the runtime vary; supporters appreciate the fast-paced, non-stop movement, while detractors argue the film feels padded with unnecessary scenes. |