did more than just revive a pulp hero; it redefined the "swashbuckler" for a new generation. Directed by Martin Campbell, the film serves as a passing of the torch from the original Zorro, Don Diego de la Vega (Anthony Hopkins), to a rough-around-the-edges thief, Alejandro Murrieta (Antonio Banderas). 1. Production: The Road to the Mask

Under the direction of Martin Campbell (who would later revitalize James Bond with GoldenEye and Casino Royale ), the film utilized legendary swordmaster Bob Anderson. Anderson, who famously played Darth Vader during the lightsaber duels in Star Wars , trained Banderas and Hopkins rigorously for months.