This movie was not only a classic but an inspiration for Antonio Banderas to become Puss in Boots in the shrek films.

Fun Fact: At the end, when Zorro confronts Captain Love, he pulls out his sword and the sun glints off the blade running the full length. This was not CGI and was suggested by Antonio Banderas. He had to tilt the sword to catch the sun without breaking eye contact with Matt Letscher. It only took three takes. Also, legendary sword trainer Bob Anderson, who trained Errol Flynn, remarked that Antonio Banderas was the most gifted swordsman with whom he had worked since Errol Flynn. Antonio Banderas had also trained with the Spanish Olympic team for four months and was extremely adamant about performing many of his own stunts for authenticity.

Batman actually based off of zorro

Alejandro's brother was based of a legendary figure named Joaquin Murrieta who was an outlaw in California during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. He was called the Mexican Robin Hood and he was the inspiration for Zorro. A man named Three-Fingered Jack was a member of his gang. He and Murrieta was allegedly killed by a California Ranger named Harry Love who preserved Murrieta's head and Jack's hand in a jar of alcohol and put them on display throughout California where people could pay to see them. It is unknown if the head was actually Murietta's because his sister denied that it was and there were unconfirmed sightings of Murrieta and the head was lost in the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.

This movie is considered the rebuttle to all the CGI action movies that were coming out at the time. Practical action scenes were getting few and far between. This came out and reminded everyone why these kinds of movies are amazing and why they still hold up. I remeber seeing this while in high school and then the resurgence of action films like this.

“To the jarrrrr!” Took me the fuck out😂

This movie is probably the most underrated film of all time. The perfect master and apprentice film “when the pupil is ready the master will appear” Showing how grooling hard work will pay off “perfect do it again” and the perfect vengeance payoff “you’re angry and no condition to fight; you’ll fight very bravely and die very quickly” the moment captain love loses his temper he loses the fight.

This movie, as an action flick, has everything you need. Under-appreciated IMO.

Ah, y’all found a good one. Mask of Zorro was like one of those underappreciated precursors for the summer superhero movie.

My god Catherine Zeta-Jones was the most beautiful woman to ever walk on this earth back then

My cousin and I would watch this movie a lot with our Grandfather, good old days. RIP Pa.

"Steven Spielberg told Antonio Banderas that the 1998 'Mask of Zorro' would be one of the last non-CGI westerns. Spielberg's Amblin Pictures produced the 1998 film, which featured solely practical effects."

"Do you know how to use that?" "Yeah. Pointy end go in the other man." 😂

Anthony Hopkins in that outfit saying "charm" like that, followed by that throaty and smooth "yes"...never fails to make me temporarily question my sexual preference.

Zorro was the basis for a number of modern heroes like Batman and the Shadow

Fun fact, Zorro and the Count of Monte Cristo have overlapping timelines Zorros first written appearance was in a 1919 novel and was set between 1820-1830s The Count of Monte Cristo was first writen in 1844 and set between 1815-1840s

And the song/soundtrack for this movie “I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You” by Marc Anthony and Tina Arena had became a classic love song ever since the movie was released. The MV was the scenes of the movie😊

Alright, that Count of Monte Cristo discussion did it! You guys are the best!

Fun fact. Historically, there really WAS a cavalry officer named Captain Love, and he really DID keep the head of an outlaw named Murrieta in a jar of wine that he drank.

This was a sleeper when released now it's a classic. One of the best hero movies ever, with superb swordplay. Perfectly cast and the chemistry between Banderas, Hopkins and Zeta-Jones is off the charts!

I wish we still had these sorts of adventure movies. Swashbuckling, romance, just the right balance of drama and humor.

One of my favorite movies ever. I was obsessed with this as a kid.

Bob Kane the creator of Batman got his inspiration for the character from Zorro and The Shadow (please react to the movie!). In the original comics where young Bruce is out with his parents before they get murdered they actually go to watch Zorro on stage which plants the seed of being a crime fighting vigilant

Zorro was one of the original serialized heroes back in the early days of film. His character started off way back in the silent film era! And how could you not love Antonio Banderas' practice in this movie to become PUSS.... in Boots!

And now you know why Puss (voiced by Banderes) is so much like Zorro. Zorro was the inspiration for Puss in the Shrek series.

6:22 cool fact, Zorro was the inspiration for Batman

i recommend you : 🔥 *Desperado* (1995) 🔥 *_Antonio Banderas_*_ , _*_Salma Hayek_*_ , Quentin Tarantino , _*_Steve Buscemi_*_ & _*_Danny Trejo_* Directed by *Robert Rodríguez* and then the sequel ★ *Once Upon a Time in Mexico* (2003) _/starring _*_Antonio Banderas_*_ , _*_Salma Hayek_*_ , _*_Johnny Depp_*_ , _*_Willem Dafoe_*_ , _*_Mickey Rourke_*_ , _*_Eva Mendes_*_ , _*_Enrique Iglesias_*_ (Pop singer) & _*_Rubén Blades_*_ (Salsa singer)_ ,

Created by Johnston McCulley and established 105 years ago. Zorro is the original caped crusader as an fictional icon of Spanish, Mexican, American culture. Live-action, animated, tv, film, comics, video games, toys, you name it. Almost 80 years after his impact, no one expected a brand new film about the dashing and courageous Fox. This was one of 2 new entries, directed by Martin Campbell (Goldeneye). Perfect casting with Hopkins as the original, Banderas (first spanish Zorro ever) as the successor and C. Zeta Jones as gorgeous, brave Elena. The action is good and old fashioned just like the original Zorro stories. But with more of flare with today's filmmaking. Marc Anthony & Tina Arena with the love theme, "I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You" is considered underrated. The M of Z indeed made it cool to see old-time heroes make a comeback and grab the imagination of newer generations. Even revamping "Puss In Boots" into a Zorro-like character with Banderas as the voice. You will love it's sequel, The Legend of Zorro (2005).

I love the timeless quality of this film.

At least once a year...I have a marathon... The Count of Monte Cristo, then The Mask of Zorro, and finally The Princess Bride.

Honestly, this film is amazing, and you can see Zorro is the inspiration for Batman.

Zorro is actually inspired by a real outlaw named Joaquin Murrieta in the 19th century. Also the sequel is called The Legend of Zorro. The Count Of Monte Cristo came out in 2002 & The Mask Of Zorro in 1998. Both are great movies that I'll always watch if they're on. Another great reaction guys, can't wait for the next one. P.S. I like the sequel but understand if you decide not to watch it.

This was excellent. Make sure you guys watch the sequel the legend of zorro down the road.

Based on how much you liked this one, I have a recommendation, The Shadow (1994). Different time period, different character, but some similarities. Great music score by Jerry Goldsmith, arguably his best. Classic movie, overlooked these days for reasons I'm uncertain about. A couple must-see scenes that you're going to love. Very unique, but very good. As others have said, two of the inspirations for creation of the character Batman were Zorro and The Shadow.

You're now obligated to react to all the pulp hero movies of the 90's: The Phantom The Rocketeer And above all The Shadow.

He was MY FIRST Superhero. Only this legend WAS REAL!

I saw this movie repeatedly as a kid, so much so that I dressed up like Zorro and wanted to be him when I grew up.

My childhood in VHS returns. Thank you again for reacting to this movie. I always laugh at the priest elbowing the soldier's face and Alejandro getting the sword smacked out of his hand

32:09 He’s branched off. I really enjoy your video reactions. For me, “The Mask of Zorro” is one highly cinematic experience that I still treasured from my childhood.

Such an amazing movie. People don't think of it too much these days but it definitely holds up.

We need to go back to movies like Zorro, The Mummy and Last Crusade. 80s and 90s were the best times for movies.

A few things, 1. you mentioned the opening reminds you of James bond, well the director who did Goldeneye also directed this movie 2. The biggest point of note in the final battle, is how As Captain Love gets more and more angry and desperate he starts making mistakes and getting more unhinged, something that Diego told Alejandro was a fatal mistake when it came to sword fighting 3. one of my favourite scenes is when Old man jack calls out the dons and you see many of them look away in shame Then Alejandro reveals himself to jack who recognizes him before he dies. 4. Love and Montessori’s deaths are poetically brilliant, both officially crashed and dashed by their own greed.

When I was a kid, my dad and I watched the black and white Zorro series on TV. That was our bonding time and good memories.

Zorro is also relatively old. He did not start with this movie... but still a good 70 years after Monte Cristo, so you're not wrong even though you didn't seem to factor that in.

7:50 "You think your enemy is a masked vigilante who spends his days bringing criminals to justice, and your best idea is to challenge him to single combat?... good luck with that." ....he's Batman even to the quote of Lucius.

During that torch toss to gunpowder scene Alejandro gave me Jack Sparrow vibes. Alejandro fully ready as Zorro still knocked off a horse was more like Cary Elwes as Robin hood in Men in Thights. ^^

I was so lucky to grow up with the originals of so many series like this: Zorro, The Lone Ranger, Maverick, etc. Some film remakes should never have been made. This is not one of those. This is respectful. I forget how many ideas were taken from this film and used in others. Yes this did use other ideas as well. Stick'em with the pointy end. PotC Dead Man's Chest/Jack's escape at the beginning.

This movie definitely was a classic considering it's based off of the old black-and-white TV show that used to air on Disney Channel after dark and further still 31:22 the fact that Zorro means the fox, shows that he is in boding that name wonderfully by the way he acts 36:06 crushed by his own greed… Or should it be crushed by his own vices... what are you think?

One of my childhood favorites, the second isn’t as good, to me they tried too hard to make it funnier, but it’s still worth watching. Also at 3:34 “snow” was medicine at this point in time and could be purchased at damn near any apothecary (pharmacy).

I love this movie, probably the best Zorro movie, but nothing beats the old black and white TV show. I watched it all the time as a kid, it would come on the Disney channel real late at night and I’d always be awake so I’d watch that. I might have seen every episode

brothers arguing at the end is the best part

This is ultimately one of my favorite movies of all time! It had everything you could want: dashing hero, a badass heroine, awesome fight scenes, drama, greet villains, revenge, and a love story that didn’t feel cheesy or forced. Love it 😍

I was wondering if you guys would ever react to this timeless classic movie. It is so good and ages well like fine wine. A perfect story of Justice lined up while the old zorro trains the new Zorro. Perfect film. Love your channel. Thanks for uploading.!

Bob Kane and Bill Finger totally drew inspiration from masked vigilante justice novels like the Scarlet Pimpernel (1903) and Zorro (1919).

Yall fellas saved the day!!! Aint shit been on KZfaq worth watchin today

I participated in a Spanish fencing class in Valencia in 1996-97, and they had a similar training circle on their floor. Not exact. But, yeah there were different forms for multiple opponents vs individual duels.

Fastest click on a video I've ever done. This was my first VHS and I adore this movie! Now let's hope you guys like it too and I'm not hyping this movie too much before I've seen the video and look like an idiot after you've been roasting Zorro the whole video. EDIT: After watching the video, not disappointed at all. Great video!

Grandma gave this to me on VHS for my 4th birthday, with a note on the paper box. Still have it. ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE DUDES!!! you guys are the 💩

Not gonna lie ,Zorro was my childhood hero even before batman . The fact that Antonios actually a swordsman in real life

This Movie made all of us 90's kids to fell in love Catherine Zeta-Jones. No explanation needed

Underrated classic. Even the “fun movies” in the 90’s had depth, good dialogue, and storytelling

Movies Octkrool needs to watch: - Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2 - Beverly Hills Ninja - Batman returns (if they haven't yet) -Rambo (2008) Rambo Last Blood (2019)

You say Count of Monte Cristo, which this story does parallel, but Zorro was a fictional character created in early 1900s based on a real person from the 1800s. His bar still exists in Monterey, California. But his real name was Saloman Pico. Extra fun fact, the restaurant across the street from his bar was built from the ship that rescued Napoleon from the island he was exiled on.

Man this movie IS everything -Assassins Creed -Batman Beyond -Sexy -Amazing fight scenes -awesome music -hilarious -revenge plot! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS

To answer your question, Yes there is a sequel, is it worth it no. To be honest, if you guys want more Zorro I would recommend you guys watching the TV show from 1990-1993 instead. Sure it's corny but it feels more like the movie then the sequel.

Funny little fact: Stuart Wilson, who plays Don Rafael in this movie, also played the villain Walker in the third Ninja Turtles movie. Michaelangelo even says to him at one point, "hold it right there Zorro dude!"

I want to spend my lifetime loving yoooou! I love The Mask of Zorro and they had a great soundtrack. Marc Anthony is a damn good singer!

I grew up on the mask of zoro he was my hero, especially being from the Caribbean. We know of him way way before Spiderman and the rest of them.

I remember seeing this in theaters with my Dad who passed away quite some time ago but this brings all the memories back. Thanks guys.

This is such a great film. I saw it multiple times in theaters. A lot of people don’t know that it’s a sequel. The Mark of Zorro is the old black and white film starring the Zorro portrayed by Antony Hopkins in this film. This film picks up when he’s older and about to quit.

Omg!! Finally !! Lord this feels right !! This movie and everything in it is badass!’ Batman wished he could be the mighty zorro!!!!!!!!

Zorro was my favorite hero alongside superman when i was a child. Love this movie. It was truly a great action movie, doing justice to the series :) Great cast and a great script. Everything is just right with this movie :)

FYI: I grew up watching The Wonderful World of Disney. One of the Serials was Zorro. It was wonderful to see Zorro on the screen again. 😍😍

This was a movie to enjoy in your childhood of the 90's. Pure legend. Also, and i dont know if they'll go through with it, but there were even talks of a Zorro and Django team up for a film.

There is a sequel. The Legend of Zorro. Also if you guys like Antonio Bandaras you should check out Desperado and Once Upon a time in Mexico

This movie is beastly! So great! The acting, stunts, story, emotion. Everything to make an explosive cinema experience. I wish they'd release this in theaters! They don't make em like this anymore🎉🎉

I recommend watching it, the legend of Zorro i owned both and still watch them to this day

This is one of the best movies. I had so much fun seeing this in theaters with my dad.

5:25 "Why is he so cool?" Be cause he's Zorro. The dude was Batman's inspiration

Has the Brothers seen GOONIES yet? I love that film, my mom brought this film into my life at a ripe age of 12. That movie is what brought my love for classic and older comedies with adventure, I then grew up with so many Abbott and Costello movies, weekend at bernies, and much more. Please give the GOONIES a watch if ya'll haven't yet!

Incredible movie to react too. One of my all time favorites. It’s honestly just a shame that Disney/Star Wars didn’t take notes from this movie. This shows how to do a proper ‘passing of the torch.’

This is the best Zorro film, which is not to say others are bad -- there are great ones -- but this just has that extra oomph!

Desperado should be next, Antonio Banderas is a beast in that one.

Serious classic... one of the first films I ever saw as I was growing up that did not flinch away from showing that colonialism was a basis for all sorts of nasty behavior. Such an underrated film!

My Favorite Zorro movie is Zorro, The Gay Blade with George Hamilton playing Zorro and his brother. Hamilton and Banderas were both nominated for a Golden Globe for playing Zorro. Hamilton in 82 and Banderas in 99.

Haven’t seen this for years but remember it being fun!!

💜🦊 in old comic books when kid Bruce Wayne and his parents walk out the theatre that awfull night, they come out of watching “The Mark Of Zorro” with Douglas Fairbanks 💜🦇

8:18 Movie: *stabby* Curtis: *hysterical laughter*

I grew up watching the sequel cause we only had the sequel dvd lol. But I remember it fondly!

I may be American 🇺🇸 born and raised, but about half my ancestry is from Mexico (and eventually Spain if you backtrack far enough) Seeing this movie makes me wanna yell VIVA MÉXICO!!! 🇲🇽

Becuase i loved this movie as a kid i was so overly joyed when i found out antonio was doing puss in boots. Which is essentially cat zorro. It was like a spiritual sequel that i always wanted since he was done as the real character for a long time.

"Zorro"' 1975 with Alain Delon is the best Zorro movie ever. And I've seen them all. The flaming "Z" was taken from the 1939 serial "Zorro's Fighting Legion". It was a call to arms for Zorro's army.

What's wild to me is that the main villain was actually a great father to Elena. What a mind screw for her!

As a matter of fact, Zorro was published years, years before Batman, and so Batman took various elements from Zorro as inspiration, such as the Cave, the butler, the double life....

Re that one guy's weird haircut.... The guy was either a monk or a priest. The practice is called a "tonsure," and was required of men in holy orders, usually monks. It was a tradition practice of the Catholic Church since Medieval times.

I do see the Count of Monte Cristo references, especially in the jail escape, but the book that is the real inspiration for Zoro is the Scarlet Pimpernel, writen in 1902.

Kinda overlooked, and a little blasted, at the time, thank heavens we’ve realized what a banger this one really is.

Thanks you sick terrible twisted twins. When you guys stand next to each other you look like the number 10. Great reaction

I love this film with absolute passion, the story is engaging, the characters are just as memorable, at the time before Shrek came along, we get The Prince of Egypt at that same year. 👏

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