Tristan and Isolde
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: January 13, 2006
7.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 58 Ratings
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10
MichalF.May 15, 2007
Wonderful music, great history, very good acting, I'm in love with this movie.
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10
StephenieM.Jan 14, 2006
It's a great, must see movie. Adventure, love, loyalty. Hurry up !
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7
ChadS.Feb 21, 2006
Halfway through "Tristan & Isolde", Rufus Sewell started to remind me of David Byrne with a bigger head(not suit), and then late in the film, Lord Marke tells someone to "take [Isolde] to the river," which is a can't-be-a-coincidence Halfway through "Tristan & Isolde", Rufus Sewell started to remind me of David Byrne with a bigger head(not suit), and then late in the film, Lord Marke tells someone to "take [Isolde] to the river," which is a can't-be-a-coincidence reference to the Heads' cover of the Al Green classic. Apart from looking like Byrne, Sewell, as the cuckoled king, also makes James Franco and Sophia Myles look more seasoned. Franco, in particular, should've aimed higher than Patrick Swayze in "Ghost" as his acting role model. Like the crooner of "She's Like the Wind", Franco emotes like his dog died. It's Sewell who makes Isolde seem like a trophy wife. My favorite part of "Tristan & Isolde" is when it turns into a sports movie in the vein of "The Karate Kid".… Expand
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7
RobertJan 21, 2006
good entertainment, period drama is entertaining, great to see mythic tale translated to big screen.
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ClaudiaL.Jan 13, 2006
Is the best movie.
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8
SamanthaC.Jan 14, 2006
Come on, of course the critics hate it! They always hate movies like this ... if you want to see a movie that is a good old fashioned "love story" ... go see this! It's definitely a chick flick, but most women will love it! It's Come on, of course the critics hate it! They always hate movies like this ... if you want to see a movie that is a good old fashioned "love story" ... go see this! It's definitely a chick flick, but most women will love it! It's like eating chocolate, makes you feel good and makes you feel like going out and finding your own "Tristan"!… Expand
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10
JessicaS.Jan 14, 2006
What can I say? I'm a sap.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
10
EllyMurrayJan 14, 2006
This movie is on my top three movies of the last 5 years. It is STUNNING !! If you haven't seen it, then you MUST !
0 of 0 users found this helpful
10
KaylaR.Jan 17, 2006
This is my favorite movie you can see the emotion in the actors' eyes.
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10
LindaS.Jan 21, 2006
It was awesome. James Franco was hot. My heart was at the bottom of my stomach when I left the movie because I was so sad. Also, I believe that the younger crowd will enjoy this more. That's why the user ratings for the movie is usually It was awesome. James Franco was hot. My heart was at the bottom of my stomach when I left the movie because I was so sad. Also, I believe that the younger crowd will enjoy this more. That's why the user ratings for the movie is usually higher than the critic's ratings.… Expand
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9
JillianM.Jan 20, 2006
This movie was really really good! I loved every minute of it! All of the actors and actresses did a wonderful job. I can't wait to buy it.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
8
[Anonymous]Oct 9, 2006
Aside form James Franco's Mr.-Potato-Head portrayal of Tristan, this movie is a gem. It's beautiful to watch and the supporting cast is strong. It wasn't as predictable as I feared and the ending, albeit tragic, was a relief. Aside form James Franco's Mr.-Potato-Head portrayal of Tristan, this movie is a gem. It's beautiful to watch and the supporting cast is strong. It wasn't as predictable as I feared and the ending, albeit tragic, was a relief. The fight scenes were great.… Expand
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PatC.Jun 30, 2006
Slow-starting but eventually compelling story of two lovers whose estrangement sows the seeds of the British Empire. Place the blame for the continuing trouble between the English and Irish squarely where it belongs, on the Romans.
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CrystalP.Jan 14, 2006
I think most critics who didn't like the movie is because they were expecting a romance. Yes, the movie has romance, but there's also battle scenes and historical drama. Since the legendary story is a romance, I think the only I think most critics who didn't like the movie is because they were expecting a romance. Yes, the movie has romance, but there's also battle scenes and historical drama. Since the legendary story is a romance, I think the only thing they could do to make the movie better is develop the love story a little more.… Expand
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ThomasL.Jan 14, 2006
It really is pleasant to see a movie that doesn't try to be something it isn't. It seems like the director and actors all knew their role and what they hoped to accomplish. As a result of this clearly defined purpose, it acheives a It really is pleasant to see a movie that doesn't try to be something it isn't. It seems like the director and actors all knew their role and what they hoped to accomplish. As a result of this clearly defined purpose, it acheives a certain relaxed elegance. Its not pretending to be "the next classic film," but it doesn't need to.… Expand
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JohnH.Jan 14, 2006
Not as bad as the snobs think. Tedious at times but overall entertaining. After all every movie[or book ] can't be great.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
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ChristaJan 15, 2006
Contrary to what some people might think, this is NOT a chick flick (well not entirely). Of course, it's a romance, but it also deals with treason, battle, courage and loyalty. I agree with Premiere and some people here to say that this Contrary to what some people might think, this is NOT a chick flick (well not entirely). Of course, it's a romance, but it also deals with treason, battle, courage and loyalty. I agree with Premiere and some people here to say that this is not a masterpiece, not a 'renaissance' in the art of epic romantic movies, BUT it is really entertaining with fantastic cinematography and great acting. There were not a lot of men in the theatre, but those who were there actually enjoyed the movie a lot...… Expand
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SeanR.Mar 28, 2006
What a great movie! What terrible acting! James Franco shouldn't get a part in a elementary school production of Snow White let alone a well made movie! Whether he was fighting, having sex, or at a party his face never changed What a great movie! What terrible acting! James Franco shouldn't get a part in a elementary school production of Snow White let alone a well made movie! Whether he was fighting, having sex, or at a party his face never changed expression! Apart from that somewhat major detail the movie was very good.… Expand
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Meth-dudeJun 30, 2017
It's an actually very well made movie. The acting was very good, the cinematography was good, the action scenes were well choreographed and the movie was very entertaining. I'm usually not a big fan of romantic dramas, but this one wasIt's an actually very well made movie. The acting was very good, the cinematography was good, the action scenes were well choreographed and the movie was very entertaining. I'm usually not a big fan of romantic dramas, but this one was actually not bad at all.… Expand
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FilipeNetoFeb 13, 2018
Love transcends death.

In this film we see the story of Tristan (James Franco), an orphan who is protected by Marke (Rufus Sewell), the pretender king in a divided England, dominated by the Irish. To achieve peace, unity and some autonomyLove transcends death.

In this film we see the story of Tristan (James Franco), an orphan who is protected by Marke (Rufus Sewell), the pretender king in a divided England, dominated by the Irish. To achieve peace, unity and some autonomy before them, Marke marries Isolde (Sophia Myles), the daughter of the Irish king, unaware that she has an affair with Tristan.

This is the famous story of Tristan and Isolde, immortalized in song by the famous opera of the same name, composed by Richard Wagner in the nineteenth century. The story, however, takes place in England after the end of the Roman Empire and the arrival of the Saxon people. It is a love prohibited by state duties, the obligations of marriage and hatred of war that almost everyone wants to end. It is a tragedy of two lovers separated by destiny, cruel and ruthless. It is a work of art, a timeless and moving story that this film revisits and brings to the cinema after so many years of delight through the melancholy notes of Wagner.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021
This is a relatively fast paced epic style watch, a bit like Ridley Scott's Gladiator. There are some pretty impressive sword fights and it features hand to hand combat. The main performances aren't bad and while the plot undoubtedly featuresThis is a relatively fast paced epic style watch, a bit like Ridley Scott's Gladiator. There are some pretty impressive sword fights and it features hand to hand combat. The main performances aren't bad and while the plot undoubtedly features some cliches, I found it to be quite watchable. It doesn't quite have the feel (perhaps down to a lower budget being spent on this compared to other, more well known epic type films, I'd imagine?) of other Hollywood films of this type but its by no means a shoddy watch and indeed I liked that Tristans background, his sad start in life was shown at the start, as it helped me to sympathise more with his character and hope for good to come. Overall, I'd say this is worth a watch if it comes on.… Expand
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