The Legend of Zorro is a sloppy, flabby sequel to 1998 blockbuster The Mask of Zorro which fails to charm and entertain.
Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones reprise their roles as the 19th century caped hero Zorro and his wife, Elena. The crime-fighting family's newest member is their 10-year-old son Joaquin (Adrian Alonso).
Together, they strive for the freedom of California and battle Armand (Rufus Sewell), an evil European aristocrat who is backing confederate villains in their quest to attack the US capital.
Most of the entertaining moments occur early in the film, when a love triangle between the main characters unfolds. Zorro's insatiable need to be a hero has him sneaking out of the family home with a mask and cape.
This grates on the nerves of Elena, who asks him for a divorce. She later turns up as the love interest of Armand, who happens to be her childhood sweetheart.
A rivalry between Elena's jealous husband and haughty lover provides some of the film's best comedic and romantic moments.