The MovieFilm Podcast Commentary Track: The Legend of Zorro
Sep 25, 2025
02:14:22
(00:00:00) Commentary Track: The Legend of Zorro
(00:04:38) Analyzing The Legend of Zorro's Production & PG Rating
(00:19:24) Deconstructing Elena's Character & Relationship Dynamics
(00:29:00) The Child Actor, Rufus Sewell, and Film's Visual Style
(00:39:53) Analyzing Critical Reception and Scripting the Zorro Sequel
(00:47:38) The Polo Match, Stunt Work, and Film's Visual Style
(00:52:19) Martin Campbell's Direction and Alejandro's Emotional Struggle
(00:59:12) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pinkerton History
(01:07:46) Navigating Relationship Drama and Zorro's Secret Identity
(01:18:25) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pop Culture Connections
(01:29:13) Film Pacing, Action Buildup, and Bond Director Discussion
(01:34:19) The Villain Conclave and Spielbergian Filmmaking Touches
(01:45:39) The Explosive Train Climax and Zorro's Identity Reveal
(02:01:33) Reflecting on Zorro's Legacy and Podcast Conclusion
After talking through THE MASK OF ZORRO two years ago, the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track for its 2005 sequel, THE LEGEND OF ZORRO! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss what works for us and what doesn't in the Martin Campbell-directed swashbuckler starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones!
Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
(00:04:38) Analyzing The Legend of Zorro's Production & PG Rating
(00:19:24) Deconstructing Elena's Character & Relationship Dynamics
(00:29:00) The Child Actor, Rufus Sewell, and Film's Visual Style
(00:39:53) Analyzing Critical Reception and Scripting the Zorro Sequel
(00:47:38) The Polo Match, Stunt Work, and Film's Visual Style
(00:52:19) Martin Campbell's Direction and Alejandro's Emotional Struggle
(00:59:12) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pinkerton History
(01:07:46) Navigating Relationship Drama and Zorro's Secret Identity
(01:18:25) Exploring Zorro's Public Domain and Pop Culture Connections
(01:29:13) Film Pacing, Action Buildup, and Bond Director Discussion
(01:34:19) The Villain Conclave and Spielbergian Filmmaking Touches
(01:45:39) The Explosive Train Climax and Zorro's Identity Reveal
(02:01:33) Reflecting on Zorro's Legacy and Podcast Conclusion
After talking through THE MASK OF ZORRO two years ago, the MovieFilm boys are back with a brand new commentary track for its 2005 sequel, THE LEGEND OF ZORRO! Listen separately or watch along as we discuss what works for us and what doesn't in the Martin Campbell-directed swashbuckler starring Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones!
Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast