Indy's old diver friend in "Dial of Destiny" is played by Antonio Banderas. Banderas happens to be the star of another throwback action-adventure film that is stylishly stuffed with heroic saves, epic fight sequences, and the quest for ill-gotten gold and fairly chaste romance. While "Puss in Boots 2" fits that bill, we're talking about 1998's "The Mask of Zorro."
Another old-fashioned caper like the "Indiana Jones" movies, "The Mask of Zorro" follows a vengeful thief as he becomes the protégé to a slightly more noble swashbuckler. The movie deals with the true difference between what's right and wrong, battling egos, warring neighbors, puffed-up politics being played at by true criminals, swordfight upon swordfight, and, of course, a little visit to El Dorado.
Much like Indy's tales, "The Mask of Zorro" feels both out-of-time and timeless. Some of this is helped along by how the movie uses real places and people as touchstones in its plot. Steven Spielberg has a hand in this film as well, as executive producer and an influence of the film's character connections, practical effects, stunt action, and stunning sets. Just like Harrison Ford's Indy, Antonio Banderas' Zorro brings depth, charm, and a little romance to everything he does on screen, from the flash of his blade to the flash of his smile.
