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(2006)
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From executive producer Ridley Scott comes a sweeping, action-packed sage of epic battles, political intrigue and forbidden passion, set in a time when the lines between heroism and savagery were etched in fire and carved out with broadswords. After the fall of Rome, visionary warlord Marke seeks to unite the squabbling English tribes to form one strong nation and defeat the brutal Irish King Donnchadh. But when Lord Marke's greatest and most loyal knight, Tristan, falls in love with Isolde, a beautiful Irish woman, it threatens to destroy the fragile truce and ignite a war. In the spirit of Braveheart and A Knight's Tale, TRISTAN & ISOLDE is a rousing tale of trust and treachery that will leave you breathless!
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Tristan and Isolde review by Rubber Ducky
Beautiful epic tale of love, loyalty and duty
(2) of (3) members found this review helpful.
The opening shot with gorgeous cinematography sets the scene for the rest of this film. The locations are quite stunning. Also of note are the marvellous costumes and sets, giving an authentic period feel to the film. The story is set in early medieval times when there is unease between the various Lords in England and with the Irish. The themes of loyalty and duty run throughout the film and the main characters are convincing and passionate in their beliefs. The 2 young actors who play Tristan and Isolde put in fine performances and Rufus Sewell is excellent as 'adopted father' Marke. Ultimately the film is a tragedy, along the lines of Troy, with perhaps a hint of Gladiator. If you like epics such as these then I am sure you will enjoy this film. We certainly did.
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Tristan and Isolde review by KS
The tragic non epic
(0) of (2) members found this review helpful.
While this film includes some aesthetic similarities and motifs found in Scott's earlier work, the action to emotion ratio is somewhat imbalanced. An epic narrative unfolds pleasantly if not somewhat predictably. The fast editing technique of the action sequences detracts from the main love story, acted with enthusiasm but with little lasting impression upon the viewer. A repeated refrain is the offered conclusion. Two abigious lovers and a King who is outsmarted and betrayed, if you count a secret tunnel as depth to this common narrative of love betrayed, then you will be happy with the film. Unconvincing and dissapointing.
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Rated: 3.3 stars out of 5 from 136 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
| Release Date: | 11/09/2006 |
| Production Year: | 2006 |
| Run Time: | 120 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Audio commentary from the film's producer
- Audio commentary from the film's writer
- Audio Commentary by Executive Producer Jim Lemley and Co-Producer Anne Lai
- Audio Commentary by Screenwriter Dean Georgaris
- "Love Conquers All: Making of Tristan & Isolde" Featurette
- Image Galleries (Behind the Scenes, Production Design and Costume Design)
- Music Video: "We Belong Together" by Gavin DeGraw
- Inside Look
