Filmmaker reacts to The Mask of Zorro (1998) for the FIRST TIME!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Okay, I'm watching the right one yeah? haha. Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great day!

[@angusmacrae7488]

Thank god was giving me anxiety that u watched 2 first lol

[@jrobwoo688]

I don’t care if you watch Clerks 3 first, just as long as you actually someday would just please watch Clerks.

[@Postchaps]

ok. cause i was a little confused when you watched part 2 and i couldnt find part 1 on your channel

[@Postchaps]

OH, and dont watch Clerks.

[@jrobwoo688]

@@Postchaps I have been subbed to James for over 2 years, but now I gotta unsubscribe because I am sick of jerks like yourself. Have a blessed life.

[@ThatWitchMorri-V]

"How is Anthony Hopkins going to fit into this?" Like a boss, as always, sir. Like a boss. 😂

[@jamalfoster3329]

This is seriously one of the greatest action films of all time, and in my top 20 films period. The stunt coordination from that horse chase alone, on top of everything else done in camera is absolutely stellar, and that’s not even touching on the cinematography with its long takes showcasing the actors performing majority of their own stunts, James Horner’s beautiful score, the costume design, the clever story and dialogue, and everything else that makes this film an easy 10 (all of the above is in my personal opinion)

[@kbob9625]

Agreed. I watched this movie weekly as a child lol. I love everything about this movie.

[@BenjaminMoy]

Historical fun fact: Joaquin Murrieta, Alejandro's brother who dies at the beginning, was a real person - an outlaw who became known as the "Robin Hood of the West." He was killed and beheaded by a ranger named Harry Love, and his legend is widely considered to be the basis of the original Zorro stories. His brother is a fictional character created for this film, however.

[@deadpool981]

I looked it up after reading your comment and it’s crazy. They even put his head in a jar like in this movie. You can see it in photos

[@Nastyn1nja808]

I love how Hopkins is supposed to be Zorro from all the old shows.

[@gonzalocotelo4465]

In traditional and stage fencing, you usually place the unarmed hand on the hip or high behind your head to keep the body balanced, but also to force your body towards the other side to offer less area of touch. This film is well known amongst the fencing community because of the great sword choreographies^^

[@AnarchyShogun]

It's a hold-over from certain schools of rapier and small sword, where the off hand was consciously held back or on the hip to prevent it from being a target. It's easy, when you are concentrating on fighting with one hand, to kind of lose track of where your other arm is, which can open you up to attack. when it's just part of your stance that the arm is behind you, that concern goes away.

[@jaquesshugossen9398]

I agree that the fencing in this is one of the much better ones in film. Wouldn't mind seeing Shadiversity do a Fight Autopsy on this film in regards to the fencing and style.

[@DangerasTM]

I always thought it was just a convenient place to keep your arm out of the way. If your not using a shield or the system you're using doesn't emphasises grappling, then keeping your useless arm out the way to avoid being hit just makes sense.

[@nemcade]

@@DangerasTM You are not wrong. It is so easy to hurt yourself, it is like a trigger discipline to keep your other hand at your side at all times. Even today when considering knives and bladed tools, most of the wounds and accidents happens to hands.

[@fionatsang9353]

@@AnarchyShogun very true; and important since traditional duels of honour were usually fought to first blood, getting a nick on your non-sword arm would be an embarrassing (though non-lethal, and therefore cowardly) way to lose a duel. In modern fencing, some weapons - epee and sabre, not foil - still have the arms as target area for scoring points. In epee you typically hold your arm raised behind you, in sabre on your hip; probably because the movements are different, epee stabs forward with the point while sabre slashes with the edge, epee has more of an emphasis on balance and finding an opening in your opponent's defences so a counterbalance arm can help maneourvrability, while in sabre the primary concern is keeping your arm out of the way of a stray slash. In all modern fencing weapons, your non sword arm can be crucial in maintaining your balance in a fencing stance; if you throw back your free arm as you lunge forward in attack, it will help extend your reach slightly as your torso opens out through the full arm extension, and those inches can make the difference in scoring a point.

[@shainewhite2781]

They don't make swashbuckling adventure films like this anymore. This was my favorite movie as a kid! Had no idea Steven Spielberg produced the film nor Martin Campbell, director of GoldenEye, made this movie happen.

[@JamesVSCinema]

I definitely felt his presence on this and the sequel!

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

@@JamesVSCinema Martin Campbell returned to direct the first Daniel Craig Bond film, Casino Royale, and killed it there, too!

[@thatonkgau5221]

This movie is a classic, its cinematography is so good that looks like it could have come out last year. Zorro is one of Antonio Banderas iconic roles, this movie helped make my child. Hell Catherine Zeta Jones was practically my first ever crush. I really wish Hollywood would make more pulp fiction adaptations like zorro.

[@charlie7mason]

Agree with everything you said. Have you had the chance to watch it in BluRay HDR? It looks glorious.

[@thatonkgau5221]

@@charlie7mason Yes

[@JonnyRUOK]

The tap dancing you mentioned liking in the score is a form of dance originating from Spain called flamenco and its themes are heard, most notably, during the opening credits/plaza of execution and fencing lesson scenes where it is incorporated using the dancer's foot taps, claps, castanets, and accompanying guitar(s).

[@richard_n]

I'm so happy you picked up on how amazing the practical stunt work was in this film. The stunts on horseback were done by the legendary Enos Edward "Yakima" Canutt who was a champion rodeo rider, stuntman, and action director. Even more amazing is that most of the stunts were done by Antonio Banderas himself in this movie and the sequel. Banderas was taught to sword fight by Bob Anderson who also taught Erol Flynn. He said Antonio was the most gifted student he had taught since Flynn, and this guy helped train Olympic fencers.

[@jaquesshugossen9398]

Oh sweet. Antonio, should have done or do many more fencing sword films as there are many stories to choose from to make use of his talents.

[@ChallengeIdeas]

And the scene wherein Diego is putting out candleflames with his whip? Sir Anthony actually did that, no tricks involved.

[@bbmoff1]

This is such a great film! Thank you for watching

[@JamesVSCinema]

Of course! Enjoy!

[@acgearsandarms1343]

I think it’s good not only that Alejandro learned fencing, but to engage multiple opponents at once since Zorro fights like a one man army. He adapts, uses the environment, uses opponents against each other, never stays in one place too long. It lends credence to the legend. Kind of like Batman’s training in order to take on so many people at once. You don’t learn just one thing, but many things.

[@pemp9606]

Oh my god one of my childhood favourites! The charisma radiating off this movie is incredible

[@matthollands7771]

This isn't just my favorite Zorro movie, it's also one of my favorite movies in general. I saw this in theaters when it first came out and my VHS of it was worn down from re-watches. Everything about this movie is great!

[@Coastal_Cowboy]

One of the greatest films ever in my opinion, it’s shot like a film from the 40s but the action sequences are modern and smooth & amazing.

[@captaincanaveral]

I grew up with this, and only watched the 40’s one a few years back; it’s so rewarding seeing the callbacks this film was doing to honour the 40’s one and even the 20’s one I’d bet 😊

[@ggegeRGr]

This movie is super underrated. Everything about it is great.. the score, the action, the chemistry between Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones.. the dance scene! It juggles a lot with dual main characters and dual villains, and balances it all perfectly.

[@apollohateshisdayjob9606]

For fencing the hand at the hip is typically to keep it back from being sniped at by their opponent. If the hand is in front people have the natural tendency to move it forward into a defensive position such as in Boxing or MMA, but when unarmored against a sword, it's just a vulnerable target. Especially in sports fencing where any hit can be a point, and you are not allowed to grapple. Also, it is a subconscious reminder not to square your torso towards the opponent. You have longer reach and are a smaller target when you keep your side facing them

[@bamacapt115]

A truly underrated film. Everyone I've ever shown this to are always amazed how good it is.

[@danielcody7568]

I used to fence in high school. The positioning of the unarmed hand varies depending on the weapon (foil is a stabbing weapon and the target area is the torso minus the head, epee is stabbing with the whole body as the target head to fingers to toes, and saber is stabbing and slashing with the target area being the waist up). Generally, the arm is held back because it minimizes the amount of your body your opponent can hit because they see more of your side than your front. Additionally, since the arm is a valid target for epee and saber, it’s common to tuck the arm behind the back so it can’t be hit.

[@mycroft16]

I think one of the reasons this feels so mature in terms of filmmaking is that they let the movie speak for itself. The camera lingers and shows us everything. They don't try and shortcut things and hide them with fancy cuts etc. It's very methodical. And it works beautifully because the movie is a methodical training of the new Zorro by the old. Also, Anthony Hopkins kills it as Zorro. Antonio was perfect as well. It's a great cast all around and they clearly all got along well. And yeah, the stunt and vfx teams had their work cut out for them in the fights on this film. The horseback fight is nuts. Gymnastics and all sorts of crazy stuff. On real horses.

[@ChallengeIdeas]

This is such a good movie, and so many people don't even know about it! I'm glad you watched it! It's great that you appreciate Zorro's stealth tactics, too. Zorro was actually a strong inspiration for Batman--in fact, originally, the Waynes were killed as they returned from watching an early film adaptation--so this movie really kept to the roots of the character, even if this was a passing-of-the-torch story.

[@NexX35]

So glad you went back and watched the first movie It's probably my favorite superhero movie I love this movie so much Its timeless

[@paulheller2636]

I love how you're straight up taking responsibility for a normal miss step. It's getting too rare!

[@achillesis8521]

“Dynamite, IS and forever, will be a problem….It goes boom!” 😂👌🏻

[@serralinda73]

Anthony Hopkins elevates anything he's a part of, and this was already a well-crafted movie aside from his acting. Still, the camaraderie between him and Antonio Banderas, the insane chemistry between Banderas and Zeta-Jones, the sheer villany of both the Bad Guys - all make for top-notch interactions. Adding the personal, intimate reasons to drive their revenge, on top of the political/social reasons, really draws the view in and holds them captive to the story. The humor was lightly placed without coming across as crass or jolting. The stuntwork is amazing and fun, with swordplay that is truly *chef's kiss*. Banderas really shines when he's allowed to be charming, roguish, and fun, on top of the dramatic stuff. Oh, Elena doing the tango in public was like if Meghan Markle started bumping and grinding and twerking at a royal dinner party. No, no, no, girl - very inappropriate that she even knows the steps, much less is performing them for the high society dinner guests.

[@ReadingOne]

This movie is the reason why one year, I was the only Zorro...and the only female one, specifically...at ________ Elementary School for Halloween, complete with an eyeliner mustache and a plastic sword.

[@adamromero]

Love this movie, watched it so much back in the day. We got it and The Mummy on VHS for Christmas back in '99.

[@ThePyroSquirrel1]

This is almost a hidden gem that has obviously influenced many action adventure movies that came out after. It feels like this movie could take place in the Pirates of the Caribbean universe

[@ThePyroSquirrel1]

@Marcus I say hidden in the sense that it’s overlooked now a days, most people haven’t seen it

[@chr0nic_stdsx382]

love this movie so much, was sad when u uploaded the legend of zero haha. I've never actually watched the sequel, but this one holds a special place in my heart. The stunts, the choreography, it's all perfection.

[@MsMelyjean]

Anthony Hopkins is bringing it in this role,. He brings me to tears.

[@danielflynn9141]

The choreography in this film is among the very best. Bob Anderson was the sword master who trained, rehearsed, and designed the choreography. He was an extremely talented swordsman who worked with the likes of Errol Flynn. His film credits include Star Wars, The Princess Bride, The Three Musketeers, and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Banderas trained with the Spanish national fencing team as well, and Anderson felt he had the most natural talent of any actor he ever worked with. Anderson died in 2012 after a long career, but he lives on in film. This film has CRAZY cinematic legacy going for it, and in so many areas one doesn't think of. There's a language spoken with this sword choreography. If you're interested in some of the films that speak a similar language, you might like a classic Douglas Fairbanks or Errol Flynn swashbuckler film.

[@melanie62954]

Or The Mark of Zorro from 1940. Anderson didn't choreograph it, but Basil Rathbone said based on his experience filming that Tyrone Power could fence Errol Flynn into a cocked hat.

[@jaquesshugossen9398]

@@melanie62954 That would be an idea for a reaction to :)

[@Eidlones]

They keep the hand on the hip for multiple reasons. It's to help keep the core stable and "whole", as opposed to having your hand flailing around behind you, also has a mental effect of having something "pushing" against you, keeping the "back and forth" in check as if you're a tight ball of control, if that makes any sense. Some people like to hold it up, or behind them though, depending on your preferences. Most of the people I fenced with kept it hanging behind them, or to the back and side (until action happened then it went right behind them). Holding it out back in general tho, no matter where you put it, helps keep your shoulders tilted, presenting a smaller target. Basically, the hand is useless (at least in modern fencing, no punching allowed), so it needs some place to stay out of the way, and not something that can be hit. Cause damn it hurts when it does get it.

[@brentoutashape9141]

So many things to say about practical effects, blocking, and telling a story that resonates with any audience, but...instead, I'll say that before The Avengers, before Batman began, there was Zorro, and we weren't ready.

[@danw4490]

As a filmmaker myself, I was very interested to see your reaction to this film. In my opinion, this is one of my favorite films. The story is beautiful and relatable. The characters have real relationships and growth. The cinematography is exceptional. I love the pacing and the way the story is allowed to breathe and play itself out. The movie takes you on a journey that is punctuated with an excellent musical score and incredible acting. Kudos to the casting crew.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

Captain Love is one of my favorite dragon-trope villains! He's an American cavalryman and subverts the western heroic trope by being a pseudo-cannibalistic psychopath! It's awesome! Also, that scream he makes as he chases after Zorro at the mine is downright animalistic!

[@nuworldremix]

at 26:37 my boy said “ all I’m gonna say is…..” and was left speechless lmao 🤣 we understand lol.

[@Hades8103]

First Zorro film I ever watched, on VHS to boot! Still has a special place in my heart, so thank you for your reaction

[@jeffreyporter4678]

I've watched many reaction videos, but yours is by far the best! I loved watching you change from being a film expert commenting on film production techniques to someone who just got into the movie for it's own sake and became a fan! Loved your comments too, "head water" " left her on the ride"🤣🤣🤣 Keep up the great work, I'm a new fan and subscriber! I hope you've done a reaction of John Wick movies!!

[@DigitalSketcher]

I think in a really unique and funny way, not that you wouldn't have enjoyed this in order, you got a chance to really feel that impact of this story after having a more lively/fun taste in the sequel. Your revelations on some of the character's history with each other and knowing their motivations from this story vs what you saw in the sequel lends itself to be a fun way to take in this world. I kinda envy that lol

[@JamesVSCinema]

It was a pretty unique experience. I thought it would butcher the first film like people were claiming but the two films are different enough to still be different hahaha

[@DonnaCPunk]

I gotta hop back onto your Patreon for the full length of this one, James.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Ayyy it’s up! Join anytime, no rush! 🤘🏽

[@johnanthony2333]

What's cool is since you've seen The Legend of Zorro, The Mask of Zorro is kind of an origin story.

[@JamesVSCinema]

ABSOLUTELY hahaha, is kinda cool actually.

[@johnanthony2333]

@@JamesVSCinema "Desperado" (1995) with Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek. A very fun watch and dare I say the perfect movie to feed off of this movie. You'll know what I mean. Anyway, James, really dig your take and appreciate your insight into the films you watch. You're one of the most chill reactors on KZbin. WAIT. One last thing, have you seen the 1997 movie Amistad starring Anthony Hopkins, Djimon Hounsou, Morgan Freeman, and Matthew McConaughey? If not, would you please consider looking into it? I think you would thuroughly enjoy it and I would be interested to hear your thoughts on a film of it's magnitude. And heck, since I'm at it, "The Strangers" (2008) with Liv Tyler is a good one that'll keep you on your toes and have ya movin' a little. Okay, I'm done lol Peace

[@Fureiji88]

Well no, the mask of zorro isn't an origin story cause Diego has been Zorro since the actual original film and this film plays as a continuation of the old black and white films of zorro and probably the old black and white show Disney produced at one point and even more so as a continuation of the actual books. It's a mix of a lot of past zorro content but the point being is that this film served as Diego de la Vega's last ride as Zorro as he aims for his revenge against Raphael while training a new Zorro to take the mantle

[@generic_sauce]

Interesting fact: in older Batman comics, the Waynes were seeing a Zorro movie at the theater the night Bruce lost his parents. Part of Batman's inspiration to be a masked crime fighter in black was Zorro! Here, you can see the Batman influence this portrayal.

[@SoaringLettuce]

Something funny: in many versions, the film the Waynes had gone to watch at the movies was Zorro, which would inspire Batman himself. This movie and the first episode of Batman Beyond, both being stories of the caped crusader passing on the baton to a young apprentice, came out within less than a year of each other.

[@LilyMilos]

My family got this film for Christmas and we watched it right away, so it's always a Christmas movie for me. I came here looking for a reaction video to watch on Christmas Day, and you delivered! Loved your reactions and appreciation of an old favourite.

[@masterofrockets]

13:00 that is the exact same reaction I had to someone being hit in the face with cannonballs.

[@SBguitarcovers]

I grew up watching this movie all the time, it brings back so much nostalgia. One of the best action adventure movies not only for the fighting but the story and romance.

[@BennyBoy661]

To the fencing question, you're actually more or less correct. It's to provide a counterbalance while lunging so your forward momentum doesn't knock you off balance and to force your body to stand sideways and thus provide a smaller target area.

[@Joshuavancruz]

Hey bro, I just wanna say that this is one of the channels I was lucky to come across during the pandemic. The chill vibes and appreciation for film made it just a bit easier to make it through. Keep doing your thing.

[@robbinsnest6163]

0:33 you don't have to apologize for that! It's such a great movie I'm excited to watch your reaction!

[@alejandroroldanortega819]

I think the inclusion of the kid in the sequel, and making the movie more like "family adventures" worked against it. Curiously, the same thing happened to another adventure movie from the same period; the sequel to The Mummy with Brendan Fraser.

[@MrHale]

The sequel also took it a bit more serious. Not as cheeky and funny as this movie. I think that hurt it too.

[@jessmPS]

I love whenever the stunts on the horse were they are like “no thank you”

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

You should watch the old Mark of Zorro. It's fantastic!

[@brandondornan9524]

You should put Desperado on your list. My personal favorite Antonio Banderas movie. I don't know why my dad let me watch that movie at a young age, but I'm glad he did, because I love it so much!

[@josefgordon7712]

During the intro my brain wandered to thinking of the 13th Warrior. I don't remember if you did that one yet but it's a fun experience.

[@clintmchughs7914]

This movie reminds me of why I was in love with Catherine Zeta Jones as a kid. Also a great action movie

[@Arrynek01]

"My man got Pewdiepie shook right now." I was about to take a sip of water. You can't do that to me, mate!

[@JamesVSCinema]

😭😭😭

[@rickdeckard2240]

One of my favorite films of the 90's. Very, very underrated gem.

[@kaitlinsullivan3134]

Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones did A LOT for 90s kids. We’re very grateful for that dance and sword fight.

[@jaquesshugossen9398]

Thank you for this one! I think personally this one has more charisma and more emotion than the sequel, but I could be wrong. You see the start of Antonio's character and the interaction between him and Anthony as well as the good fun scenes with Tornado as well. There are many great setups-Payoffs in the film. There is evoluton and growth in Antonio as the film progresses which I think may add more to this one than the sequel. The Stunts and fencing is amazing as are the explosions. A Highly wonderful film.

[@GReimerGaming]

This is one of my favorite films and I was never a huge Zorro fan. It's a fantastic story of revenge/justice and has one of the best bad guy lines ever "You're doing well. Your brother would have shot himself by now!" Brutal burn and hats off to Zorro for keeping his cool and not letting rage control him in the moment.

[@kampinak]

Antonio Banderas brought great energy and charm, Anthony Hopkins with strong charisma and class, Catherine-Zeta Jones was never more beautiful, the action was so well done, this movie is just a great mix of different types of quality :)

[@patfer1189]

And don't forget the villains. Wilson and Lestcher were terrific too. It was a fantastic cast all around.

[@totallytomanimation]

Don't know it this is on your radar... but, in the mythos of Batman, Young Bruce Wayne was leaving a movie theater that was playing "Zorro", with his parents, when they got gunned down. Bruce patterned himself after Zorro.

[@GrimScarlett]

This is one of the nostalgic movies of my childhood on the level of The Mummy. I loved it and rewatched it many times

[@JedHead77]

Just like Raiders Of The Lost Ark, this is perfectly directed, cast, acted, written, shot, produced, choreographed, edited, and scored!

[@honeytlbadger4365]

This movie has some of the best stunts ever.

[@ismailchettfour2721]

This was honestly my favorite movie growing up! I used to get in trouble for carving Zs into walls lol. I'm not sure if you had picked up on it, but the head in the jar was his brother's. He drank from it because he was playing the role to not let Captain Love know he was pissed

[@c-puff]

Maaaaaan. This movie and The Man in the Iron Mask were like, INTEGRAL to me growing up as a kid, I swear. 😭💖

[@NessOnett8]

Hollywood will never again be allowed to do a practical stunt scene like the horseriding one in this movie. It will forever remain legendary.

[@CROengineer]

i absolutley love zorro this and the legend of zorro were my favorite movies as a kid Anthony Hopkins and Banderas are my idols absolute gold

[@Malice16]

The sequel is not a bad movie, the first movie is just THAT good. Glad you watched and enjoyed it!

[@leoxfury]

Brother, seeing you all chocked up in the end with wet eyes made me realize I was not the only one who really enjoyed this movie, specially the ending eeheh

[@FreeStyleVocal]

If you haven't seen The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), highly recommend it. One of my all time favorites!!

[@jacobbaxter5901]

The fencers keep their hand behind the back to present a smaller target a free dangling arm or hand presents an easier target plus keep the hand on the hip tucks the shoulder again to shrink themselves from their opponents blade.

[@andrewcabral963]

Yeah Ezio Auditore from the Assassin Creed games that have him in it really reminds me of Zorro by his charisma and the way he fights and moves.

[@Merc1987]

Catharine Zeta Jones always makes me quote a famous line from the TV show Firefly...

[@firstname4337]

26:27 -- absolutely

[@IOAN-2905]

Although the other hand is used for balancing the body during the fight. I like the way Antonio Banderas doesn t use the other hand, even though he should. For me makes it more stylish. The movement during the attacking or defending from cpt love makes it look more full without the other hand on the hip

[@alexanderh9335]

Martin Campbell everybody! This director is incredibly underrated, imho there is no one better in the 1995-2006 action genre. Yes I know the Matrix, brilliant and everything, but that was more then just directing.... The guy who exactly knew how to give a franchise a brilliant new start not once but thrice! First Goldeneye (James Bond, one of the best overall!) then Zorro (he's not a fan of doing sequels I believe), and 8 years later in quite a new era of action movies (cgi/budgets/safer bets) he did it again with Casino Royale (JB again, one of the best ... again...) Vertical Limit is a great example of what he was doing while Bond was at Die another day (Icey, innit?) and The Foreigner is kinda funny because he gets to work with Pierce Brosnan again in an action movie that is not 007... rare, but not brilliant or anything, just fun and a very refreshing if you compare it with the common blockbusters these days. In short: screw shaky cam, seeing the flow of the action is key the rest is cover-up

[@lito4481]

You could make this a thing for sequel movies that may not have lived up to expectations on known franchises, than watch the first and give a backwards perspective. I immediately turned off the first one once I saw it was the sequel but am completely here for this one. A suggestion for that type of format are the "Young Guns" franchise. Whatever you do just keep staying genuine! I really dig the content on a regular basis no matter what.

[@uknowwho80]

Awesome ! I’m glad you got to watch it! Another cool movie from Antonio Banderas is the 13th warrior. I hope you get to watch it .

[@justinpeck6015]

Remember getting this for Christmas on VHS lol think it was the same year it came out. I loved it then and even more now.

[@max-qk1do]

Great Movie. But when everyone was saying that the other one was the wrong one i thought you were gonna watch another one. The one that i know is just called Zorro and a little older. Dont know if people like that one but i always watched in my childhood and it has a great soundtrack

[@drumlord8772]

Another interesting bit about this film that makes sense after you know it. The composer for the score was James Horner...and he did this film right after he did Titanic.

[@JBWinter]

The hand on hip, or hand behind you at head level, forces you to present a side profile to your opponent, making you harder to hit. It can also help with balance if you have issues with that.

[@lanagievski1540]

This movie was totally my childhood. Also have no idea why there hasn’t been a modern Zorro video game. Imagine the potential.

[@CerberusLetsPlay]

I like to pretend this never got a sequel, watched it once and have no desire to ever see it again. This on the other hand is a fantastic film.

[@oKij1]

Certified banger from a certified channel

[@Shindai]

One of my favourite movies, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@JMac7395]

FUN FACTS: the Murrieta brothers, Capt. Love & Gen. Santa Anna were real people. The Murrieta brothers were actually the leaders of a gang they formed out of necessity against crooked law enforcements. Joaquin Murrieta was said to be the inspiration for the fictional character of Zorro. Captain Love did put Joaquin Murrieta's head & Three Finger Jack's hand in jars. However it was too preserve the proof that he killed them to claim the reward money.

[@misterjkplays3920]

The tap dancing you here throughout the film is called flamenco dancing I believe.

[@tree6787]

Desperado, Assassins, The 13 Warrior, Original Sin are just a few of my all-time favorite Banderas movies. 🥰

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΑγγελ]

One of the best movies of all time with my favourite hero

[@shamlotbestrhapsever7437]

I have a Top 10 Best Films of All Time List. And I also have a Top 10 Favorite Films to Re-Watch List of All-Time, and this is one of them. Underrated in so many respects!

[@RlKrav]

Now that you mention it Zorro would make a great Assassin's Creed character. With Zorro leading the Assassin's against the Spanish Templars to free them from Spanish rule. Make Zorro a title/mantle used by the top Assassin, you're to be the next Zorro and go through all the training, covert missions/information gathering, helping the people and gaining the help/trust of the community for it, build a force to stop the Spanish when they intend to use military force to force submission/claim a piece of eden they have located, climax of the game is the battle between the two forces while the MC has his own boss fight for control of the piece of eden which the conclusion of ends the war

[@tigqc]

Anthony Hopkins has to be the most British looking Mexican I've ever seen lol.

[@rogermorris9696]

You mean Welsh looking Mexican. Also Cathriene Zeta Jones has the most Greek / Welsh Mexican ever.

[@tigqc]

I mean what I said.

[@borntogazeintonightskies]

Can I just say that I really enjoy hearing you say, "Oh my goodness" primarily because that's like my catchphrase in real life. 😂😂

[@JamesVSCinema]

😭😭😭 good cause I be saying it A LOT. Haha I try to refrain from “God” for my Christian folks out there but it slips at times hahaha

[@borntogazeintonightskies]

@@JamesVSCinema Yeah, "Oh my goodness" then there's the variations "Oh my" and "My goodness." Also "Sweet sassy molassy", "Chumba wamba!" and, a personal favorite, "sweet, merciful mama!"

[@Geezertron]

I grew up watching this film and it's still my favourite.

[@HermanVonPetri]

That sexy sword fight between Catherine Zeta-Jones and Antonio Banderas led to some very confusing feelings in my youth seeing those two devastatingly attractive people together on screen like that.

[@DigitalSketcher]

Saw this in the theater back in the day. Fell in love with it. Zorro is one of those characters that can sleep for a decade or two and then make their glorious return. If you ever wanna see a fun parody from the 80s, look up Zorro The Gay Blade with George Hamilton. Not a great film by any means, but charming and silly in its own right.

[@jessmPS]

Yeah I saw that the sequel came out before this one but I was waiting to watch this one first before going into your discussion of the second one and I don’t know if I should’ve done it but I really love this first film! I really fell in love with Catherine Zeta Jones and Antonio Banderas (in addition to other work they’ve done) in this movie

[@bandmaidfanATL]

Glad to see you hit this so quickly after the sequel