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Sure, the set of reviews for Tristan & Isolde below are not exactly early, but we were unable to see any new films this weekend thanks to our move to Newport Beach. Therefore, we figured to give our readers an overall gist of the film we might as well show off a couple reviews to appear online for the film.
Tristan & Isolde Reviews
After the fall of Rome, the warlords of England are brutally kept in line by the forces of Irish King Donnchadh. One of these leaders, Lord Marke (Rufus Sewell) seeks to unite the English tribes to form one strong nation to rule itself. His greatest knight is Tristan (James Franco), whom Marke raised since he was orphaned in an Irish attack that also took Marke's family. With Tristan by his side, Marke believes he can unify his people and rid England of Irish rule. But Tristan harbors a terrible secret…
Below are two reviews for Tristan & Isolde and both are pretty positive.
Calendar Live
Love stories come and go, but few have the durability of "Tristan and Isolde." Everyone from German Richard Wagner to Briton Richard Burton (who starred in a 1981 version called "Lovespell") have been fascinated by this Dark Ages tale of star-crossed passion and devotion that would not die.
Director Kevin Reynolds is not exactly in Wagner's league, but he's turned out a satisfactory version of this story of manly men and fervent women. This "Tristan" is a pleasantly old-fashioned epic romance, a bit ungainly but finally the equivalent of having one of those wonderful adventure books illustrated by N.C. Wyeth or Howard Pyle come alive on the screen.
Variety
If dire expectations are generated by a throwaway early-January release of an upscale historical epic, there is a mild surprise in store with "Tristan & Isolde," a handsomely produced and sporadically rousing re-retelling of the ancient Celtic legend about star-crossed lovers. 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.
Working from a solid screenplay by Dean Georgaris (Manchurian Candidate remake), Reynolds goes for brisk pacing and straightforward storytelling. He hits the mark more often than not, although he never really plumbs the tragic depths of the mythic tale that has inspired everything from a grand opera by Richard Wagner to, more recently, a trilogy of popular novels by Rosalind Miles.
If you have yet to see Tristan & Isolde this film could be one surprise date movie worth checking out. Also be sure to check out the trailer and movie clips at the Movie Page.
Tristan & Isolde is out in theatres now.
For the trailers, movie clips, movie stills, more movie info and full synopsis, go to the Tristan & Isolde Movie Page.
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