The Legend of Zorro

I’m not sure what happened in the creation of The Legend of Zorro. There are some good elements lost in the mess, but they’re crushed under layer upon layer of other stuff, that was seemingly added by an endless parade of Hollywood executives.

Zorro is still a great, enduring icon, probably today moreso than ever. But when the filmmakers make a Zorro movie that isn’t about a charismatic swashbuckler, but instead seems to center on explosions, a weird proto-socialism and divorce (in 19th century California, no less), you know the heart of the film has gotten lost. Oh, and there’s some truly awful “cute kid” and “cute animal” bits.

Skip this one and watch the original a second time.