Tristan and Isolde
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: January 13, 2006 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
49
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 30 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
14
Negative:
6
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75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
By removing elements of magic and operatic excess from the story, the brothers Scott focus on what is, underneath, a story as tragic (and less contrived) as the one cited in the ads, "Romeo and Juliet." Read full review
75
PremiereJessica Letkemann
Tristan & Isolde isn't a ground-breaking film in any way, but even though the story is familiar and even if you don't like romances, good casting, an able director, and notable cinematography draw you in to the fairy tale feeling of long ago and far away. Pass the popcorn. Read full review
75
ReelViewsJames Berardinelli
There's something beautiful about a well-made tragic love story. It may not be as uplifting as one with a happy ending, but it's more cathartic. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKenneth Turan
This "Tristan" has its slightly silly moments, but rather like those fondly remembered epics of Hollywood past, its energy and entertainment value carry the day. Read full review
70
VarietyJoe Leydon
This understated period drama may lack sufficient star power and emotional wallop to score breakthrough success with mainstream auds during its domestic theatrical run, but pic could find a warmer response in the same international markets where "Kingdom of Heaven" redeemed itself last year. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Working with an explanatory script by Dean Georgaris, Reynolds is much more confident in scenes of realistic battle, or even muddy marketplace dailiness, than he is with scenes of desire. Read full review
63
Philadelphia InquirerCarrie Rickey
Franco, the hollow-cheeked, pouty-lipped actor best known as Spider-Man's nemesis Harry Osborn, plays Tristan like a biker boy with a broadsword. Read full review
63
USA TodayClaudia Puig
James Franco is a gorgeous, smoldering lover in Tristan & Isolde, but you can't help being reminded of Ben Stiller's "Zoolander" character. Read full review
63
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Director Kevin Reynolds isn't so much inspired as determined to tell it with period accuracy, without bothering to be historically accurate. Read full review
63
Miami HeraldConnie Ogle
Deadly serious, straightforward and surprisingly entertaining tragedy. Read full review
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