
The Mask of Zorro
Martin Campbell’s swashbuckler is a clinic in kinetic stuntwork, classical swordplay, and magnetic chemistry. Antonio Banderas shines as the rough-edged rogue Alejandro Murrieta, mentored by Anthony Hopkins’ aristocratic vigilante to dismantle corrupt California despots. Campbell favors practical action, sharp romantic banter with Catherine Zeta-Jones, and unironic grand adventure, staging lavish set pieces without reliance on digital weightlessness. It captures the sparkling, Donner-esque adventure spirit that defines Diana's retro chapter, offering the same infectious mix of dashing idealism, physical heroism, and period-tinged escapism.









