James Franco,
Sophia Myles,
Rufus Sewell,
David O'Hara,
Mark Strong
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One of the great stories of doomed love is given a new screen interpretation in this historical drama. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, King Donnchadh (David O'Hara) of Ireland has become the d... read more
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
Release Date: January 13, 2006
Keywords:
romance,
date,
love story,
james franco,
sophia myles,
rufus sewell,
James Franco ,
Sophia Myles ,
Rufus Sewell ,
King Mark
DVD Release Date: April 25, 2006
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November 3, 2010James Franco is eaaaassssyyyy on the eyes isn't he? Wowza. Other than that... eh... sorry not much else to say on this...
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January 9, 2009Melodrama, but decent melodrama. Gorgeous artistic direction and engrossing story of ill-fated lovers.
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December 1, 2008Utterly rote romantic drama which retells the medieval legend of Tristan and Iseult. The script is not compelling, the story drags, and the leads barely register any passion whatsoever. If you must see a movie about star crossed lovers, see Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet ... read more
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November 24, 2008War, strategy, jealousy, deceit, power, love, honor and duty.
The story takes place after the fall of the Roman Empire. Britannia is left divided after the Romans left the lands as Ireland stands unscathed.
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April 29, 2008The ending was a tad predictable, but the story itself is awesome! Its a major twist between action, chick flick, and always keeps you thinking. Awesome movie!
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March 3, 2008Beautiful. It has a less than appealing ending, but the story is incredible and the cinematograpy is great. Wonderful cast, too.
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January 19, 2008Some great action but just a mildly entertaining romance with some decent support from it's stars. Not great but entirely bad
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October 12, 2007Ambitious, but not quite there. James Franco, Sophia Myles, and Rufus Sewell give sincere performances, but this film was marketed as a love story. And often I found myself waiting for the love bits, while being bogged down in British/Irish relations. All in all, great film whose... read more
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March 12, 2007I enjoyed this movie. I wanted to see it in the theater but didn't and then it got some ho-hum reviews. It was beautiful and sad. I liked that the Mark character was likeable but I definitely called it and said that if Tristan had explained to him what had happened in the begi... read more
Critic Reviews
December 18, 2006
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader
January 18, 2006
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
A serious, old-fashioned, history-heavy romance. Full Review
January 14, 2006
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
I can wholeheartedly recommend Tristan & Isolde, even to those who don't have a penchant for period piece romances. The movie has a lot to offer. Full Review
January 13, 2006
Joe Leydon, Variety
A handsomely produced and sporadically rousing re-retelling of the ancient Celtic legend about star-crossed lovers. Full Review
January 13, 2006
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
The movie plods around, appears to pick up speed, but then falters. Worse, we never feel true sympathy for the lovers who are forced to risk all to meet in secret when fate and politics keep them apart. Full Review
January 13, 2006
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
We don't find a tale of transcendent passion but rather of two vain nitwits in a case of routine attraction. Full Review
January 13, 2006
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
The story itself -- Tristan falls in love with Isolde first, only to see her married off as part of a cold-hearted peace treaty -- is merely dreary, full of overwrought villainy and thuggish jousting. Full Review
January 13, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Trying to underplay things, the actors practically sleepwalk. When someone finally gets the chance to shout, 'Seize him!' he does so with as much gusto as the guy who says, 'WINS news time: 8:45.'
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