In a time where Hollywood seems content to produce often unoriginal and shallow films mostly to turn a profit, the film The
Legend of Zorro manages to rise above the rest by adding another adjective to the mix; unnecessary. The film (a sequel to the 1998 The Mask of Zorro) reprises Antonio Banderas'' role as Zorro and Catherine Zeta Jones'' role as his wife. Added to their mix is their 10 year old child, Joaquin, played by newcomer Adrian Alonso. Now many years later, the family is settled near San Francisco with Banderas attempting to refrain from his Zorro ways. However, when the entire United States is threatened by a secret organization led by Armand (Rufus Sewell), Zorro is forced back into service.
I saw this film a couple months ago at a sneak preview. At the time the film was not in its final stages as many of the special effects were unfinished (or at least I hope they were). After barely getting one of the last seats in the theater, the film began. After viewing the first scene I sincerely wished that there had been a few more people ahead of me in the line. Not even the best special effects can change this film from being another mediocre action film.
This movie is by no means terrible, but it just is not worth the money either. Unlike the first film which I remember as being well made with pretty solid acting and quality visuals, this film is unable to grasp the same style, falling short in many aspects.