7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
Overview
It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife and his precious daughter.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict critiques tyrannical oppression and champions the common people's fight for freedom and justice against corrupt elites, aligning with progressive values despite employing individual vigilantism as its primary solution.
The movie features a cast that reflects its 19th-century Spanish colonial California setting, with a mix of European and Hispanic actors. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional power structures, explicitly portraying white European male antagonists as oppressive figures against the local population, making this critique central to the story.
Secondary
The film depicts a society where some nominally Christian figures abuse power, while others, like Friar Felipe, embody genuine compassion and justice. The narrative condemns the hypocrisy of the villains, aligning with the virtues of the more righteous characters rather than critiquing the faith itself.
The Mask of Zorro does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on traditional heterosexual relationships and adventure, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film's storyline.
The film "The Mask of Zorro" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on adventure, revenge, and romance within a historical setting, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.
The film features Elena Montero as the primary female character involved in action sequences. While she engages in sword fights with male characters, she does not achieve a clear victory over them in direct physical combat. No other female characters participate in combat roles.
The film features the established male character Zorro and introduces new characters. No character who was canonically, historically, or widely established as one gender is portrayed on screen as a different gender.
The film introduces new characters, but the established characters like Don Diego de la Vega align racially with their canonical and historical depictions. No characters were portrayed by an actor of a different race than their established background.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.6
6.2
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