The Legend of Zorro

Ten years after Alejandro married Elena, she is still trying to get him to hang up the Zorro cape for good. However, every time the church bell tolls, he rides to fight against injustice.

I think wives of policemen and firemen can identify with Elena's frustration. The same heroic qualities that make the man a life-saver also drive a wedge between them. She knows he's helping people, but she wants him home. Whether they see themselves as having heroic qualities or not, all of today's Zorros out there have to find that balance between work and home.

Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were captivating in The Mask of Zorro. And in this sequel, they still keep the screen hot. Banderas was born to play Zorro, even the more mature, fatherly Zorro.

The Legend of Zorro adds a new character to the mix. Joaquin, his son, is in school and is very much like his father. He gets in and out of trouble with ease.

Elena finds trouble of her own. She throws Alejandro into despair with a surprise announcement. Their marriage is over.

She finds someone very rich and very important who has fallen for her. He used to go to school with her when she was growing up in Europe. Is her affection for him only a ploy to get more information about what he’s doing in his secret meetings?

Alejandro as Zorro rides to find answers so he can save the people once again. This time his son helps him.

He’s been hiding from his son the fact that he’s Zorro. When Joaquin finds out his father is Zorro, his eyes light up with pride.

The ending train ride is chock-full of excitement, tension, conflict, and even humor. Elena and Alejandro prove again that they make a great team.