The Legend of Zorro is a 2005 movie directed by Martin Campbell. The movie stars Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Rufus Sewell and is a sequel to 1998's The Mask of Zorro, also directed by Campbell and starring Banderas and Zeta-Jones. The film, which takes place in San Mateo County of modern-day California. This epic was filmed in Mexico and New Zealand.
Unlike the critically acclaimed The Mask of Zorro, The Legend of Zorro was given mixed reviews, scoring a 47 from Metacritic and a 25% fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes. Mick Lasalle of the San Francisco Chronicle called it "not remotely enjoyable" , and Roger Ebert bemoaned that "of all of the possible ideas about how to handle the Elena character, this movie has assembled the worst ones." Stephanie Zacharek of Salon.com, however, lauded it as "almost shamefully entertaining, bold and self-effacing at once", noting the civic and parental questions it raises. Slate Magazine critic David Edelstein concurred, praising Banderas and Zeta-Jones as "drop-dead-gorgeous movie stars and spectacular clowns." Fans of the first film heavily criticized the relative lack of action. Both critics and admirers agreed that the film was aimed at younger audiences than was The Mask of Zorro.
Main cast
Role Actor/Actress
Alejandro de la Vega Antonio Banderas
Elena de la Vega Catherine Zeta-Jones
Armand Rufus Sewell
Joaquin de la Vega Adrian Alonso
Blanca Giovanna Zacarías
