Tristan & Isolde

  • 2006


MOVIE IS romantic historical original ambitious
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48 %
32 % Rotten
$ 28 Million
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Positive Reviews 22
Negative reviews 16
Average Rating 2.7/5
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2.0
But Tristan & Isolde doesnt have many more cast members than Friends. Av Club
3.2
type Movie Current Status In Season mpaa PG 13 runtime 125 minutes Wide Release Date 01/13/06 performer James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell direc .. EW
3.8
The writing of the crucial closing scenes doesnt hurry for easy effects, but pays attention to what is meant, and what is felt. Rogerebert
2.5
But, not bloody enough for adventure, not deep enough to move, this Tristan ends up pretty and rather dull. Time Out
2.5
The film gives off the feeling of being incredibly bored with itself. The feeling, sadly, is contagious.
2.5
Gretchen Carlsons reign as the pageants chair has been marred by questions about her leadership: Directors of 22 state pageants called for her resigna ..
2.0
Inthe hands of Kevin Reynolds (director of RobinHood: Prince Of Thieves) the Dark Ages legendbecomes a tragic love story thats picturesque and moody b .. Screen Daily
1.0
Alas and alack: no hint of humor or crossdressing in this dopey, mopey, all around bore.
1.3
Its one thing to be genuinely out of control and quite another to be a selfish ninny who just wants more.Maybe kids will like it. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
To the long list of storytellers this ancient tale of star crossed lovers has inspired, you can now add star crossed brothers Ridley and Tony Scott (w ..
3.5
While still a solid and enjoyable movie, Tristan and Isolde lacks the polish and finesse needed to be an outstanding film. Cinema Blend
3.5
A strong visual style and a violent streak only partially undone by the PG 13 rating. JoBlo
2.8
It shoots to be a bloody blockbuster action film with some heart throbbing romantic moments, but with no Wagner libretto and not much depth or soul th .. Sover
3.8
Theres something beautiful about a well made tragic love story.It may not be as uplifting as one with a happy ending, but its more cathartic. ReelViews
3.8
The film sort of sneaks up on you with its technical assurance and solid storytelling in a way that is genuinely involving. Mark Reviews Movies
3.2
Im not sure it does either well enough but it is a showcase for Sophia Myles.
3.1
This is essentially a textbook example of inoffensive entertainment, and on that level, theres certainly no denying that the film delivers exactly wha .. Reel Film Reviews
2.5
But even among the original elements that remain, much of the drama has been sucked out of them by a tired screenplay and underachieving direction. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
Malory and Wagner can rest easy in their graves; theyll get no competition here. News Review
3.0
Sewell is excellent, giving a conflicted performance thats probably better than the film deserves. View London
1.5
Any filmmaker wishing to tackle the epic form today should be forced to watch exemplars of the genre like the 1938 The Adventures of Robin Hood or the .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
This contemporary, very American actor looks downright ridiculous in this sort of European historical tale. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.9
Its not as if the movie is a dreary battle epic disguised as a romantic tragedy.And its not as if it has to appeal to 15 year old girls expecting a pi .. Boston
2.0
Do we really want less magic in our legends And if these stories are stripped of their mythic aspects, are they even very interesting anymore Mountain X
3.1
DENIED JUSTICE SECOND IN A SERIES Minnesota police have failed to investigate dozens of rape suspects even though they had been accused of, charged wi .. Star Tribune
2.5
You have to keep living your life: Survivors of the Yonge St. van attack send comfort to the Danforth Three months later, the people of Willowdale are .. Toronto Star
3.5
Reynolds and Rhinehart wisely agreed on a very dark, grey and silver saturated appearance for the story. We wanted a richness on film that matched the .. Reel Talk Reviews
4.5
Tristan & Isolde is a good romance with plenty of adventure and battles to entertain both sexes. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Throw in less invention than Waterworld and performances only marginally better than in Domino and you have its style and grace. Eye For Film
2.5
Its hard to fault the film for production excellence or its attention to detail, but emotionally, Tristan and Isolde is disappointing.
1.5
: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell The Basics: You never knew people bared this much nipple during the Dark Ages, but when youre James Franco .. Movies
2.0
But unlike Francos mop, no amount of teasing can keep this romance from falling flat. Bbc
3.8
Despite admitted contrivances that bring them together and consistently tear them apart, the fateful relationship between Tristan and Isolde is one th .. The Movie Boy
3.5
Tristan has its slightly silly moments, but rather like those fondly remembered epics of Hollywood past, its energy and entertainment value carry the .. Calendar Live
2.5
Tristan & Isolde is a classic story of forbidden passion set against political upheaval as well as a tale about a tragic love triangle.Producers Ridle .. Hollywood
2.5
Reynolds seems incapable of eliciting anything but thump you over the head performances. Seattle Pi
3.5
Despite this, the acting is good all around.The story of star crossed lovers is always a grabber and Franco and Myles make an attractive couple to pre .. Tony Medley
1.9
The University of Missouri has closed its investigation of Terrence Phillips and did not find enough evidence to support allegations of rape, stalking .. Kansas City
1.3
Tristan & Isolde is a lifeless, boring, passionless story of no consequence. Waffle Movies
2.0
Mediocre director Kevin Reynolds (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves/Waterworld/Count of Monte Cristo) and less than scintillating writer Dean Georgaris (L .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.5
Tristan and Isolde With all the fighting, more than your heart will ache 2stars Go to showtimes For a tragic romance whose ads evoke Romeo and Juliet, .. Chron
2.0
That weird little plus sign in the title signals that this film wants to be as down with the kids as was Baz Luhrmanns Romeo + Juliet, but here a lumb .. Film Guardian
1.5
The leaden pacing and the lack of compelling performances eventually make even the most hardened ren fair geeks in the house tune out. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
Strikes a good balance between action and romance in this version of the medieval legend. Chicago Reader
2.5
But he never finds the spark to really bring this story to life, and anyone looking for more than the most superficial entertainment is bound to be di .. Flip Side Archive
3.1
Stop whining in your popcorn this tragic stuff isnt for the faint of heart. Denver Post
2.5
The movie attempts a sort of documentary realism in depicting a period that is largely undocumented %u2026 but as was the case with the flat footed Ki .. M Tv
2.8
Dont get out your handkerchiefs. You wont need them for Tristan & Isolde ... a fatal flaw in a movie that purports to recount the original star crosse .. Review Journal
2.5
A movie in which all necessities are captured in two hours of ambitious celluloid, except for one critical anchoring piece: a heart. Cinema Phile
3.8
Tristan & Isolde is the first pleasant surprise of 2006...Kevin Reynolds is a pretty good director when hes not associated with Kevin Costner. Fantastic A Daily
1.5
one of those movies you keep in that special shelf, to watch them when youre ready to kill yourself, just to make sure you made the right decision Movies for the Masses
3.1
Fans of historical epics will find much to like in the costuming, battle sequences and cinematography, but the love story itself is underdeveloped. Reno Gazette-Journal



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