Tristan & Isolde

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Tristan & Isolde

PG-13

Released Jan 13, 2006

2h 6m

Romance

Drama

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After the fall of the Roman Empire, English orphan Tristan meets and falls in love with Irish princess Isolde, however she is set to marry Lord Marke, who raised Tristan. While unaware of her identity, he has won her hand in marriage for his lord and future king of the two countries, but now the passion of the two young people causes a rift leading to a devastating battle.

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Critics Consensus

Competent but somewhat static, Tristan & Isolde doesn't achieve the sweeping romanticism that it aims for.

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

Strikes a good balance between action and romance in this version of the medieval legend.

Dec 18, 2006

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

[Tristan and Isolde] moves so sluggishly that someone must have been dosing the cast and crew with Nyquil.

Rated: C-

Nov 27, 2006

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Martin Hoyle

Time Out

Pretty and rather dull.

May 6, 2006

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 7, 2007

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David Noh

Film Journal International

You watch this benumbed retelling of the ancient legend thinking, "This, too, shall pass."

Mar 1, 2007

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Film Threat

Rated: 1.5/5

Jan 6, 2007

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isla s

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 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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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jackie s

It was very simple and easy to watch. The actors were appealing and the story was an interesting version. I would recommend it for someone who just wants to relax and watch a movie about a time in the distant past.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A way more realistic version of King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot. Gritty and authentic, while lacking the Fantasy tropes. No one does their Historical Legends better than the English..

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/22

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Dramma che scorre via senza grossi intoppi, con un buon bilanciamento tra la situazione storica con i suoi eventi e il romanzo d'amore. Non ci sono grandi spunti di originalità e alcuni passaggi sono poco enfatizzati; si sente l'assenza di un'adeguata colonna sonora. La buona regia invece permette di non eccedere con i primi piani e le espressioni esagerate che avrebbero potuto far tendere tutto verso una piega da soap opera vista la trama. Il finale non nasconde sorprese e forse manca il guizzo decisivo.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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lanfranco c

It is the Power of Love !

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Excellent film all around.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/06/21

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Kevin Reynolds

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James Franco

Tristan

Sophia Myles

Isolde

Rufus Sewell

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Synopsis

After the fall of the Roman Empire, English orphan Tristan meets and falls in love with Irish princess Isolde, however she is set to marry Lord Marke, who raised Tristan. While unaware of her identity, he has won her hand in marriage for his lord and future king of the two countries, but now the passion of the two young people causes a rift leading to a devastating battle.

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Producer: Lisa Ellzey, Giannina Facio, Elie Samaha
Screenwriter: Dean Georgaris
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Franchise Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, Scott Free Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexuality|Intense Battle Sequences)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 13, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.7M
Runtime: 2h 6m

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