The Mask of Zorro: Sword Fight Training Scene (Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins 4K HD Clip)

[@bluechiefawesome5587]

This is why Antonio Banderas was so endearing in this movie. We saw him go from absolute bum, self-defeated loser to maturing into a worthy hero but also as a self-respecting man who took responsibilities for his actions. That sort of struggle is so relatable, no matter your age or culture. We so cruely need this sort of relatable difficulties in modern heroes. Also, it acknowledges that the master knows better than you and him sharing his knowledge and wisdom is actually a necessary humbling experience, no matter if it makes your hero looks vulnerable in the moment. There is no pay off at the end of the journey if your hero is a badass all the time; it feels so forced and obnoxious.

[@ndaulinendaulina5715]

And despite being a bum and a thief, here with Zoro during their training sessions, he was a respectful young man. He always called Mr Diego 'Sir' and always said thank you after a commendation. I liked that detail about him.

[@jackychen6261]

@@ndaulinendaulina5715 its why Zorro chose him as a protoge, he was a good man given a bad start in life. But with all the talents and the heart to be a great man

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

*Disney: Let me introduce a character call Rey*

[@matthewprince9705]

These movies taught boys to be men and men to have honour and courage. Now movies like these are written in 2020s by women and Gen Z men to fit the social agenda, making male and female heroes constantly question themselves and need encouragement, while simultaneously emasculating their older male characters because "who needs them/it's all their fault".

[@BogeyTheBear]

Tony Stark: "Sometimes you've gotta run before you can learn how to walk..." _(five minutes later, wrecks his grand piano and Shelby Cobra)_

[@EndThusIAm]

"Perfect. Do it again." Those four words are something every teacher should say and every student should understand. Getting something done perfectly one time means nothing if you can't do it again, and again, and again.

[@wjzav1971]

Fear not the man who practised a thousand kicks. Fear the man who practised one kick a thousand times.

[@lancer525]

I have heard my entire life that "Practice makes perfect" That is complete baloney. If you are practicing something imperfectly or incorrectly, you are accomplishing nothing except ingraining that which is what you should never do. Perfect practice makes perfect. Practice it correctly, and you will always do it perfectly.

[@aaronray9990]

Don’t practice until you get it right, practice until you can’t get it wrong!

[@diceman199]

I used to do a martial art, Aikido, where you get thrown A LOT. So the first 30 minutes of every 2 hour session was practicing break falls. This so ingrained it into you that 10 years later I was in a motorbike accident where I broke my pelvis against the fuel tank, got flicked up into the air high enough to go over the corner of a van and, when coming down headfirst, turned the fall into a roll. Not a mark on the crash helmet and back wasn't even bruised. Sadly joints are not made to take that sort of strain so it did break the wrist and opposite knee but i'll take that over a broken back or neck and probable life in a wheelchair.

[@michaelh6184]

My fencing coach would say that 50 times in a row when working with me lol

[@SadClown438]

I was 11 years old back then, but now I'm 34 years old and still love this masterpiece

[@mariaisabeldegraciamelende2338]

I was about to be born 😂😂

[@TheChuckfuc]

Same. I seriously wanted to be zoro so bad as a kid.

[@TheChuckfuc]

@@dshack5690 liar! Anyone can see that you are too tall!

[@dlpgamer]

@@mariaisabeldegraciamelende2338 me too 😂

[@subarnosinha8042]

This movie triggered my interest in swords. I watched this movie twice in a span of 24hrs as it was broadcast on cable, apart from watching it at least once a year.

[@shubhankarjayee604]

"The pointy end goes into the other man" The most accurate description of a sword ever, lol.

[@And-ur6ol]

For some swords yes. Others, like sabres or katanas are made for cutting rather than piercing.

[@grandohuckabee]

I mean he's not wrong

[@asherujudo7383]

Stick em with the pointy end. Game of Thrones reference

[@And-ur6ol]

@@asherujudo7383 it's an old saying. GoT wasn't the first.

[@asherujudo7383]

@@And-ur6ol GoT probably got it from this movie.

[@modernsophist]

2:30 best shows the core of Don Diego’s cunning: his ability to read people. He knew that Alejandro was going to attack him after the second lash of the whip (knowing the extent of Alejandro’s temper), thus he quickly puts the whip aside and begins to unsheathe his sword before Alejandro begins to rush at him. It is one of the reasons why Zorro was steps ahead of his opponents.

[@motokojtw]

Or Hopkins got his cue wrong…

[@darthjesus7079]

@@motokojtw Yeah, I'd say one of those things is waaaay more likely than the other :D

[@RachMonPhoebs]

@@motokojtw Sir Anthony Hopkins doesn't get his cues wrong--he gets it perfect, and then he does it again.

[@leocitywrestling7029]

The best part was he was one handed in that whole scene hiding the dagger in the other Which if he had kept his temper would have seen it but in rage was blind

[@OneofInfinity.]

Only flaw is Antonio's timing reacting to the dagger, he was a bit too soon accommodating the dagger imo.

[@TheRealBDouble]

As a HEMA practitioner and someone who's fought SCA rapier and cut and thrust for almost 20 years, I appreciate the obvious research that was done to show period techniques

[@Kalah_]

The best part of the movie was at the end of all the lessons, when Alejandro asks Diego how you can live with all that hate for your enemy inside, and Diego answers: "You hide it... behind this." and gives him the mask.

[@playhoodstudios1870]

Explains Batman.

[@ukiyoideas2215]

@@playhoodstudios1870 Well Zorro is the baseline for Batman

[@playhoodstudios1870]

@@ukiyoideas2215 That what I meant. 😊

[@kauyanDJ]

The real wisdom is: Wearing a mask doesn't make you a coward who hide behind it, but for the courage to resurface. Alejandro might kill Capt. Love in a fit of rage, Zorro will always fight with honor intact.

[@WilliamWizer]

@@kauyanDJ a mask isn't to hide the face. is to show the courage to do justice without fear of law.

[@zodiac909]

This is one of those movies you can just watch over and over again, and enjoy it every time.

[@azraelknightquest5754]

As a kid, I remember watching a portly Anthony Hopkins do AMAZING work in movies prior to this. And when I watched this movie, I had to say that even though Anthony didn't have abs, pecs or big biceps, I was still impressed with his slimming down and improved movement in this role. He clearly had done SOME kind of dieting and exercising. Also, just for fun, this is how I see the lessons: #1: The circle. Focus and control. Prepare well before you engage anything. Zorro is a man of intense focus that controls the battlefield be it a tight room, tight hallway, wide space, backalleys of the town, countryside or the city streets on market day. He is also a man that often appears with a devised plan to country anything, from infiltration to sabotage, to espionage to hostage rescue, etc. #2: Swordplay, balance attack and defense. Zorro is considered an expert swordsman, therefore whatever his preference, he must be proficient in both, able to adjust his fighting style accordingly to his adversary. Spaniards were INFAMOUS for their excellent Toledo steel blades and nimble swordsmanship. Even among them, Zorro stood out. Knowing both attack and defense, combinations, set-ups, counter-attacks is critical and a must. The sword is also the primary weapon of the time, so it's just common sense. The exact "style" of Zorro has been debated, some insisting strictly and only traditional Spanish-styles, others insisting French rapier or Italian swordplay influence... I'd like to think he studied every style he could and used whatever worked best for the situation/opponent. #3: Rope Drills: Exercises to make you fast and agile, increase your reflexes, with a moderate amount of increase to the legs strength and stamina and a touch in arm strength, which aids in climbing, jumping and running. Critical for Zorro, known to do acrobatic feats to disrupt and divide superior numbers. This often gave him the ability to deal with brawling thugs and overly aggressive cutthroats. It also gave him the ability to use the terrain in operations, actions and duels to grant him an incredible edge against even the most ridiculous odds. #4: Push Ups "til You can't push no more: Major upper body strength and stamina. Increases the power of your sword strikes and sword blocks and punching if needed. He is preparing him to be conditioned so his sword strikes and blocks aren't slow and exhausted even if he's been fighting, sleep-deprived, starved, overheated, etc. Zorro doesn't get tired and he knows his technique will last only as long as his stamina does. Technique, timing and strategy are more important than strength or speed but he knows they are excellent additions. Conditioning is critical. #5: Getting Whipped: Maintain your calm even during intense stress (such as high pain or anger) so you can think and strategize properly, especially during situations when you might be wounded or having to fight during extremely emotional moments such as personal agendas, witnesses horrifying acts recently, getting wounded, etc. Zorro cannot ever forget where he is, what the situation/problems/dangers are, he can't afford to get sloppy or stupid (as we get when emotional), he has to always focus. His life and often others depend on that. #6: "To Get To Lesson #2": Patience. So that you are thorough in what you do, especially in preparation, no skipping steps or half measures. Needed for planning, stealth, etc. Zorro does not blindly rush in to things, he patiently picks the right time, the right place and the right actions accordingly. When he devises a plan or strategy, he is THOROUGH. He cannot afford too many mistakes. Don Diego was preparing for a replacement since the beginning.

[@Lightshade393]

LOVE this analysis, thank you for this write-up!

[@21centurytitan39]

absolutely beautiful

[@casper2694]

This training montage along with Karate Kid's infamous "Wax on Wax off" are probably the most and only realistic montages because of how simple yet effective they are.

[@jordanj190]

My goodness this was a masterful analysis. Comments like this is why reading KZbin comments is one of my hobbies lol

[@danieldickson8591]

Hopkins said he spent a lot of time on a treadmill to get in shape for these fight scenes. Of course as a classically trained British stage actor, he'd already been versed in swordsmanship.

[@Lawcoom]

Amazing choreography, great acting, drama mixed with comedy and amazing music makes this one of my favorite scenes in movie history

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

Yup. Good luck finding such a movie in today's movies.

[@frostylunetta]

Never attack in anger… Wisdom of life 🥰

[@playhoodstudios1870]

Search Imam Ali vs Amir ibn Abiwud. That is real example of this lesson.

[@Quinntus79]

“If your temper rises, withdraw your hand. If your hand rises, withdraw your temper.” Chojun Miyagi, founder of Goju Ryu Karate.

[@johnsantos507]

Anger is self destructive. "Master Splinter"

[@johnsantos507]

​@@Quinntus79 Is it a movie?

[@luckydawg7176]

I learned 15 years ago when it comes to emotion … emotions make you weak , it clouds judgment, it makes you vulnerable. Never show emotion even in the face of adversity or someone being desperate. I’ve perfected the ability to never feel emotion to someone , even if they convey their sadness to you . Emotion is for the weak … it’s just that simple

[@michaeljw3602]

The definitive Zorro film .. an absolute classic

[@ivansilva4328]

THE DEFINTVE ZORRO FIM .. AN ABSOUTE CLASSIC

[@nahor88]

They really don't make 'em like this anymore... just the right amount of cheesy charm with a great soundtrack and cinematography. Reminds me a lot of classic Star Wars, not the Disney bullshit.

[@CagnusMarlsen15]

@@nahor88if liked this movie you should check out 1958 Disney's Zorro. It's really great.

[@chrisdaily2077]

I also find the 1940 Mark of Zorro to be equally enjoyable.

[@SavageMontreal]

"This circle will be your world. Your whole life. 'Till I tell you otherwise, there is nothing outside of it." "Where's the toilet?" "THERE IS NOTHING!!!"

[@psykopandaz]

🤣🤣🤣

[@wattysautos5442]

He should of done an 'Arnie voice' at this point... "THERE IS NO BATHROOM!"

[@StudSupreme]

One of the three best movies ever as far as The Hero's Journey that I've ever seen. Poignant. Happy and at the same time sorrowful. A real joy to watch this film, and quite sad simultaneously.

[@4grammaton]

What are the other 2?

[@StudSupreme]

@@4grammaton One of the others would be Conan the Barbarian (the John Milius one.) There are several candidates for the third, including the rather devastating new film "The Northman." That's a tough movie to watch, though.

[@ToeTag1968]

@@StudSupreme My favorite has got to be The Count of Monte Cristo. It's not as lighthearted as Zorro by a long shot.

[@Le-Abdollen]

@@StudSupreme The Northman is boring and way too slow for what it is

[@sebastianvulvoi3998]

Yup. Hero's Journey has been a gold mine for Hollywood since the 70s

[@caalcb7]

1:56 loved this scenes, Anthony Hopkins such a class actors.

[@cteal2018]

"I don't just sword train, I train Zorro" - the most Interesting man in the World.

[@Vesperitis]

1:09 I don't think any other movie has so perfectly illustrate the difference between a master and a novice in just 5 seconds.

[@halloweenjunkie666]

3:31 Antonio does his Infamous Puss in Boots chuckle

[@HeraAndHyde]

“This is going to take a lot work…” Always has me rolling😂 That moment when the master realizes he has to train an amateur from the ground up

[@vksasdgaming9472]

It is also the moment when de la Vega understands that being a master is way different challenge.

[@xxEvangelineRxx]

Classic hero's journey

[@johnnk3256]

1:15 - This moment will always be my favorite beginning for a training. 🤣🤣🤣

[@AliAlexRG]

😅

[@synergy8879]

bro gave him the “stop that shit right fucking now.” look 😂

[@aaronkenyon7112]

Would have been a neat little cherry on top if Alejandro hummed in agreement, like "Okay I see your point" 😂

[@iamnotkyle7248]

Antman and Batman Beyond remind me so much of this film. The Original finds a worthy successor.

[@michaelwilliams369]

Well Batman is supposed to, Bruce was partly inspired by the Zorro movies he watched as a kid. In fact some writers of the Batman comics have it that young Bruce and his parents were leaving the theater after watching a Zorro movie the night Mr. and Mrs. Wayne were murdered.

[@0predaking0]

Maybe this movie was planed almost at the same time as Batman Beyond after all a good, quality movie take like 3 yrs in process, and the series of Beyond well the storyline, how it all starts and how to end it.

[@nicholasmorsovillo2752]

That part where he's swinging the sword around like an idiot was really funny but not as funny with Diego just standing there till he knocked the sword out of the guys hand with one swing of his sword that was freaking hilarious as it reminded me of that sword training scene from Highlander where Christopher Lambert's character knocked the sword out of Sean Connery's characters hand sending it flying down a ravine.

[@AirbenderHawk]

This scene really encompasses the master and apprentice relationship down to a T. Both actors are magnificent in this masterpiece of an action movie, a classic in the late 90’s still amazes audiences who seen in theaters/now. Also, Anthony doesn’t need to be too muscular in order to wield the sword, he wielded it with grace. Not only that, but this gives so much Qui-Gon Jinn/Obi wan vibes from this as well. Both Star Wars and Zorro have this in common: it was inspired by Aero Flynn.

[@mattmoseley6429]

Idk what it is about the way he says it except maybe the pitch change with that little "what?" Antonio says at 2:52 but it has me dying every time I watch this scene XD

[@wjzav1971]

I kind a love that Alejandro does become better but still retains his cocky personality. He becomes a little bit of a different Zorro than Diego, but still a Zorro.

[@mlo009]

Alejandro still got the street vibe in him. Diego is more classy because of his upbringing. Good subtle differences between the Zorro.

[@ElBandito]

Similar to how Terry is different from Bruce in Batman Beyond.

[@rafaelg092591]

@@mlo009Yes, because he punches Captain Love in the 1st duel

[@aaronkenyon7112]

It's great that the protege is different from their master. They've taught them their skills, they haven't taught them to be like them

[@BodaciousWench]

I love the soundtrack behind this scene.

[@0predaking0]

That music and sound of claps I believe are to much recognizable as a Flamenco, if I'm not mistaken

[@yourbrain5685]

This movie is as nostalgic and iconic as the Princess Bride for me.

[@georgedavidson957]

the heroes journey ... they just dont turn up and are perfect. they need flaws, failures, growth and humility. something modern film makers/writers have forgotten.

[@supplyowo5114]

I love Banderas grows in the movie, going from a personal vengence to a hero to mexico, meanwhile Hopkins becomes less and less worried about the wellbeing of the people, as he knows Alejandro is gonna take his place

[@jadefire2817]

I know all the gals were swooning over Antonio Banderas, and he is quite dashing, but I always thought Sir Anthony was even *better* looking than Banderas. Just something so charming about his manners , and look in this film. One of my all time favorites, for sure!

[@Thecrowleone]

Antonio can't hide that Spanish blood, so passionate and such a good swordsman.

[@scotttrail522]

"Never attack in anger." Take notes, Rey.

[@eoinoconnor5783]

“I can feel your anger. It keeps you focused” - Darth Sidious

[@IwanHoffman]

@@eoinoconnor5783 Well, I have to say, that he's not tottaly mistaken. I love the explanation of this thing I've read once. "Your anger can be like a powder - set it in fire and it will just burn you in return. But if you put your anger into the brass shell of self control, if you'll make it to push the bullet, you'll become really strong". And also "your rage must be not like fire, but in colors of gun steel".

[@romanlegion8331]

I'm glad he trained him exactly how he expect to be trained. None of this wax on wax off shit. He puts the sword in his hand at the start and immediately starts proper training.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Good master knows how to train his student. Some students benefit from Mr. Miyagi's method. Murrieta is not that kind of student. Murrieta has anger and fire - it had to be focused. LaRusso lacked focus and direction - they needed to be found.

[@adorp]

In reality, that's how you kill a student, or yourself. A master swordsman fears an idiot with a sword more than another master swordsman. A master will quickly recognize it when you are in a tactically advantageous position, and he will not attack. The idiot will come charging with his sword, skewering both himself and you. Even an unsharpened sword can skewer. Training swords tend to be floppy and have a large ball at the point. These were not training swords.

[@luciferlightbringer648]

I love this moment when teacher that know what to do for a man who is willing to help and protect 🙏 ❤

[@franciscoivanoff2821]

This is a work of art, gentlemen. I love the look of Anthony Hopkins, the best hair and shave.

[@gibbs615]

This was always one of my favorite 90's movies! This training is exactly what should've happened with Anakin under Qui-Gon had he lived in episode one of Star Wars.

[@darthdracul8372]

He was killed by a Sith Lord so wasn’t like it was anyone’s fault plus had Obi-Wan took more into heart of Qui-Gon teachings all the history would be different. But the main point is the Emperor was responsible for everything even if I’ll be worn in the others were part of the problem(Three of the episodes the clone wars basically proven everything because of our arrogance that was everyone’s punishment)

[@gibbs615]

@@darthdracul8372 Yes I know all that, I'm just saying had Qui-Gon survived that battle things probably would've turned out different & better for Anakin learning and being raised by him kinda like this.

[@cjg3496]

@@gibbs615 yeah but you know my brother speaks truth on one part but you also speak on the other we both still miss Anakin

[@gibbs615]

@@cjg3496 Yeah I get that too, yes I miss Anakin and still he never would've turned had Qui-Gon still been there for him.

[@cjg3496]

@@gibbs615 I know and to end it sometimes the obvious answer isn’t always there

[@craigcarroll1790]

It is how training has been done for thousands of years

[@panan7777]

I started in my dad's shop as soon as I could walk. First as a nuisance around the legs, later at 12 stated doing real tasks. NO amount of training can replace that, if you start when almost an adult. You just "grow" into trade.

[@Outlaw8908]

Yep. How I have always seen it.

[@Tisbutascratch930]

3:34 I’ve always sucked at math. But one day, I was tutored by a really great instructor. All of a sudden, I’m doing the equations faster than her. And I never thought I’d say this, but I was having so much fun that in my head I said “Again?” I never thought I’d have fun doing math

[@josiahstearns9615]

2:58 I love how they try and show some similarities in his looks to his brother.

[@Wolf10media]

The music always raise my hair up. Goosebumps tickling me everytime it raises up then quiets again. Sells on how we watch the iron ore that was the apprentice, refining into an ignot of the warrior he'd become. Hot , hardened, and later cooled. The training complete the man is now a weapon. A tool for justice. A boy to a man. Tis what we need in life. A teacher, a role model, a figure to show us how to be men.

[@martythetickler]

Ahhh, Tony Hopkins... I miss you doing shit like this.

[@midnytevega2777]

He tightens the gloves on his hands with finesse then draws his sword like a madman. Waves it in the air as if it's on fire,advances it aggressively with pin point inaccuracy before his teacher slaps it out his hand using just a flick of his wrist. 😂😂😂

[@kevinforslund52]

Haha

[@khathide22nd]

How is it that you putting this into words somehow makes this funnier😂😂🤣🤣

[@Wolf10media]

​@@khathide22nd Right?! Excellent description!

[@Excalibur01]

Rey needed a training arc like this with Luke

[@michaelbowen2343]

Would have made the movie SO much better.

[@BENR8108]

Don’t you know.ll strong wahmen don’t need no old whyte maaan telling them what to do… they are already perfect, brave and stunning…

[@dodywidodo9433]

Rey already powerfull… no need such training. The force is female, remember that. Kathleen Kennedy loves me

[@gibbs615]

Yes she did

[@crazyboxer3689]

FACTS!!!!!!

[@michaelcgrigori7823]

The concept of the Training Circle aka Master's Wheel has always been fascinating to me!

[@mariaantoniou7090]

The best master and best student.... I loved these scenes!!!!

[@ganozjerome3426]

Antonio Banderas makes a perfect actor for Zorro which kind of paved way to act as the hero of San Ricardo, Puss in Boots. Zorro and Puss in Boots are perfect for hero and pet sidekick . Imagine if Puss in Boots was in this fight with Zorro. Well, this Zorro movie is my favorite movie . I could laugh my heart out whenever I watch this movie .

[@elboriquenochannel]

Original Zorro, Trainer of New Zorro, Allfather, Father of Thor 😆 Are you worthy? 😳 🤔

[@glydoughnut9432]

Don’t forget cannibal serial killer

[@shadeofshattered3]

When Banderas disarmed hopkins I instantly thought of anakin disarming count dooku when he suggests agian they need Palpatine to be there and say dew it

[@seanehz]

DEW IT

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

What's funny about this is Dooku's lightsaber form is based off of rapier fencing.

[@johnnywhite274]

After watching this whole movie Again..Plus season 1 of Westworld.. Anthony Hopkins is the G.O.A.T of acting

[@welsh-cymru1588]

2 welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 national treasures in this movie Anthony hopkins & catherine zeta jones

[@benneel5396]

I just realized, when Anthony Hopkins says "time for a drink" it means he gets to drink, Antonio Banderas has to do that acrobatics routine over and over.

[@quantummath]

I was 18, just started my University studies at SUT where I watched this movie soon after it came out. I loved the movie then, and I love the movie now. What an entertaining picture it was. 👌

[@Kokuyous3ki]

Will always love this movie. Then again, wouldn't have minded if the whole thing was just one big training montage if it was this fun :)

[@PeIeus]

1:34 when Alejandro says "Thank you" almost nervous-timid receiving encouragement from the Master swordsman in de la Vega. The acting is S tier by how endearing it is to watch him.

[@saloabad]

Love the calmness bit the hint of this man can destroy you in a sec of Hopkin's character,

[@bensonen6855]

"OK Mr Hopkins, try not to look like some suave old pimp who overshadows his protégé in coolness" (Anthony Hopkins has noise cancelling headphones on)

[@ironcladnomad5639]

Casting Anthony Hopkins in this was a brilliant move. You really get the sense he has decades of perfected and unorthodox experience that's not only going to get Alejandro where he needs to be in order to avenge his brother, but also to that zenith required to bear the mantle of Zorro.

[@Toonipedia]

This is how one can become true swordsmen within 4 minutes.

[@ElBandito]

Some just need good guidance to unleash their inner potentials.

[@holden6104]

This is like Inigo's origin story.

[@Zamkat013]

They were both so brilliant in this movie.

[@Bobcra7]

3:02 cracks me up all the time

[@isaned]

1:15 Makes me die laughing every time!!!

[@Bobcra7]

@@isaned 🤣🤣 that was a very good part

[@SingerGirl1985]

Is it just me or does anyone else think that Anthony Hopkins looks super hot here?

[@RMJ1984]

1:15 Still makes me laugh xD

[@cheeveka3]

When Hannibal Lector trains Zorro 😂

[@0predaking0]

Or Odin if you like more into a Godly realm of things

[@emychen6609]

👁️👄👁️ Anthony Hopkins Killing me

[@bloodyrose1985]

Odin (points to Mjolnir): Do you know how to use that thing? Thor: Yes…throw hammer and smash other man.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Everybody everywhere: that youngster will not learn and if lucky only gets himself killed...

[@CDcooper3876]

Still one of my favorite training sequences

[@adriandepaz6454]

Best movie of all time

[@19ashe86]

These 2 were amazing in this whole movie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cdtv3602]

0:52//0:53 *"I LIKE THAT PART!!"* 😺

[@0predaking0]

I believe some expression here and there should be in Spanish after all the Names, an the time period was just that post Spanish Colonial control.

[@sermikeofnj3028]

Whoever wears this mask should he be worthy shall possess the power of Zorro

[@mariehudgick254]

Love that movie. It must have taken a lot of work in learning all those fencing moves. They both were excellent!

[@TheSpecialPlumsEveryoneKnows]

Zorro was the pinnacle of everyone's career in this movie: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta Jones, etc. Everyone worked so very hard, learning, growing, churning together like a powerful but smooth engine! The casting was perfect, the directing was brilliant, the writing was superb! Another reason why Puss in Boots is my favorite Shrek character. ❤

[@trueblue6201]

Pinnacle of their work? I like Mask of Zorro but all 3 have done better movies. Banderas- Pain and Glory for which he got an Oscar nod, The Skin I Live In, or Interview with a Vampire. Hopkins- Silence of the Lambs, The Remains of the Day, The Father, Two Popes, Elephant Man, and Amistad. Jones-Chicago, Terminal, Traffic, or Intolerable Cruelty.

[@prince-solomon]

1:11 best scene :-D To become a master, one must learn humility first.

[@maggs131]

This movie is an untouchable masterpiece but i would love to know how long this training took.

[@VegetaLF7]

A few months. But remember, this isn't a few months where they train for a few hours in between other life stuff. This is a few months of every waking moment being dedicated to training in a highly specific set of skills by one of the greatest masters in the world at those skills.

[@maggs131]

@VegetaLF7 was this movie taken from a novel or at least a well known story?

[@JamesWiseMagic]

This is what The Last Jedi was missing

[@JamesWiseMagic]

@keepitsecret-dl1pr Return of the Jedi is episode 6. The Last Jedi is episode 8.

[@2bittpunk077]

EXACTLY. As masterful as Zorro is here, he still had demons to face by the end of the movie, much like Luke did in The Last Jedi. Only Luke doesn't even face Kylo, but rather plays parlor tricks. That always left so much to be desired with Luke's death whereas Zorro's was satisfying and felt earned.

[@rendellbartholomew2742]

Bro I will always love ❤️ this movie. It's legendary in my opinion. Instant classic. Zorro is the man! The original Cape crusader. 🔥😎

[@mmmssbb23]

Fucking marvelous, Anthony Hopkins

[@jamiehuynh9622]

How Anthony Hopkins goes from portraying a convincing cannibalistic serial killer to an enigmatic figure like Zorro will never cease to amaze me. Such a fantastic actor.

[@calar8]

2:17 Those are actually legit numbered fencing parries. His form sucks, but the actual moves are correct.

[@dribblenomore9646]

He's obviously training but it's good to know they are accurate

[@calar8]

@@dribblenomore9646 Its form that any instructor worth their salt would call out instantly (keeping the tip pointed at the opponent specifically), but its nice to know they did their research.

[@kgunitkeese17]

Well, they were taught by both Olympic gold medalist and fencer Bob Anderson. Antonio Banderas also spent four months with the fencers of the Spanish national team.

[@CCulh]

Alejandro "I got my gloves, I got my sword, what you gonna do? Don Diego de la Vega "You were saying?"

[@juliocespedesvega7041]

Los hombres son mortales pero lad leyendas. Son inmortales

[@stephenthompson3348]

Hopkins is as solid as it gets. Memorable protagonist one moment, then Hannibal Lector th nxt

[@newelljoseph5060]

Damn Anthony Hopkins is suave and handsome as hell in this film

[@michaelrnahas4425]

This culminates with the student surpassing the teacher. They have equal skill mentally but the student is younger and faster physically.

[@gerondajenkins6947]

Finally a decent movie worth watching ❤

[@Madashell1200]

This is such a good scene

[@MARIO14CB]

I really liked the scene when Don Diego massing with Alejandro it's really funny and I like the part when he whips him hahahahaha

[@giantskunk]

So Old Zorro lives in the Batcave.

[@danskyl7279]

I suppose Zorro is Kind like the Spanish version of Batman xD. A dark Knight vigilante.

[@g.sergiusfidenas6650]

I guess decades later the nouveau riche Wayne family bought that state from certain De La Vega family, I guess Gotham is in California in that reality.

[@7swordquanta459]

I mean wasn't Batman partially inspired by Zorro?

[@shadeofshattered3]

@@7swordquanta459 I forgot which batman animated movie the Wayne's were killed leaving the film the mark of zorro

[@youtubeistryingtocensorme]

Batman was inspired by Zorro. Both in the comics and real life. Zorro came before Batman. The mark of Zorro was the movie Young Bruce Wayne watched the night his parents got shot.

[@RiddlerQM]

The way old zorro teaches new zorro how to fight with a sword is how I would like to be taught to fight with a lightsaber if they were real lol.

[@aiki8710]

I like Sean Connorys love of playing spanish characters, at least he has a resemblense of an accent in this one :)

[@abrahamgustavoguitiperez-m2937]

I studied espada y daga for 15 years. This is somewhat accurate training.

[@eduardocamargo4630]

Living legends....

[@Mask202]

Back in school this scene was mine & my mate favourite scene (well second favourite scene) I always thought the training scene should have been longer because zorro had two weapons a sword & a whip we see him learning how to use a sword but we never see him learning how to use the whip

[@hanselmenezes1406]

No wonder Bruce Wayne loves the character of Zorro. AND BW also becomes a master swordsman? no coincidence I think :)

[@Roheryn100]

1:02 Woah !!!!! 😮

[@hollywoodpineapple8337]

I wonder if this is how Odin taught Thor and Loki to fight?

[@beardednortherner64]

I always wondered why he got whipped the first time. I never hear Hopkins say "over-lunge" over the sound of the whip

[@jackflowt]

This classic scene aged like fine wine.

[@undead9999]

Roundhead Johnson should have taken this as reference for Rey's training.

[@dantechavarin6905]

Its amazing what a good shave can do for a man