The Mask of Zorro(1998)
Action-packed, modern take on '30s hero Zorro, a legendary swordsman who thwarts villains and signs his handiwork with a trademark "Z".
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Age group8–16 years
Duration132 mins
The film is another Spanish-masked-hero in black. It is recognisable that quite a lot of time was spent on the creation of it, especially the set up; like scenes and costumes, and make-up. It's quite dramatic, and the style that the film is created in really helps to bring the whole piece together. It has a sort of complicated, yet somehow subtle introduction. A lot of the combat makes you wander how the characters managed to learn the moves. The parts of the film that are more to the impossible side, (like fighting), are buried amongst the superior action and almost confusing emotion. With all that's going on it's harder to notice the smaller details, so they become even smaller and not as relevant in your mind. At the start there could have been a little more introduction for the characters. But even so, you can sense the aura of their characteristics and personalities; even the clothing that they wear hints at the sort of inside thoughts that they have. The actors are generally good at modelling their facial expressions to express their character's feelings. Even the body language shows it. Unlike some of the Despicable Mes, the film does include some extra parts that aren't big in the story; though the relevant are made bigger and more extreme. Over all I think that it's a high quality film and I would probably suggest it for other people to watch.
Print this reviewTwo warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous and physically-skilled nobleman's daughter.
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This Japanese epic following the adventures of a band of samurai is one of cinema's most influential films.
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