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Tristan and Isolde (Widescreen Edition) (2006)

James Franco , Sophia Myles , Kevin Reynolds  |  PG-13 |  DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (202 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, David O'Hara, Mark Strong
  • Directors: Kevin Reynolds
  • Writers: Dean Georgaris
  • Producers: Anne Lai, Christian Frohn, David Minkowski, Elie Samaha, Frank Hübner
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Dubbed: English, French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: April 25, 2006
  • Run Time: 125 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (202 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000EPFCPE
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,893 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Tristan and Isolde (Widescreen Edition)" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Commentary by executive producer Jim Lemley and co-producer Anne Lai
  • Commentary by screenwriter Dean Georgaris
  • "Love Conquers All: The Making of Tristan + Isolde" featurette
  • Image galleries (Behind-the-scenes, Production Design and Costume Design)
  • Music video
  • Trailer and TV spots

Editorial Reviews

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Luscious cinematography and even more luscious stars make Tristan & Isolde a feast for the eyes. Adapted from the medieval love story, the movie begins with with young Tristan (played as a child by Thomas Sangster, Love Actually) as he sees his parents killed by the tyrannical Irish, who ruled over a fractured Britain after the Roman occupation. Taken in by Marke (Rufus Sewell, Dark City), who rules one of the British tribes, Tristan (James Franco, Spider-Man) grows up to be a young prince and a mighty warrior--and when he's believed slain in battle, he's given a royal funeral, which sends him out sea in a burning boat. But the fire goes out and Tristan washes ashore on Ireland, where Isolde (Sophia Myles, Art School Confidential), the daughter of the Irish king, nurses him back to health. Being a lovely pair of young folk bursting with hormones, they fall madly in love... and set in motion a tragic tale that's lasted for centuries in many variations. Some reviewers have criticized Tristan & Isolde for deviating from the most common classical version, but the movie's storyline--though certainly altered to appeal to modern audiences--is fairly strong. Myles and especially Sewell turn in strong performances; Franco, however, though surprisingly persuasive as a warrior, never burns as a lover. Nonetheless, the loving shots of Franco's muscular physique will make this a must-have for his fans. --Bret Fetzer

Product Description

From executive producer Ridley Scott (Gladiator) comes a sweeping, action-packed saga 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 (Rufus Sewell) seeks to unite the squabbling English tribes to form one strong nationand defeat brutal Irish King Donnchadh. But when Lord Marke?s greatest and most loyal knight, Tristan (James Franco), falls in love with Isolde (Sophia Myles), 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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It has wonderful acting, a beautiful love story and great action. Brenda  |  58 reviewers made a similar statement
And so begins the epic story of betrayal, passion and forbidden love. Michelle888  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Water is a recurring theme throughout Tristan & Isolde, one of life, of duty, of entrapment, of renewal, and of finality.... and fittingly the film feels like water for a thirsty soul... in a sea of formulaic, shallow and cliched movies. Tristan & Isolde is a blessing in a time when overracting and overwrought delivery is given kudos and a host of awards. Tristan & Isolde gives us the opposite, striving for realism and plausibility, rather than overripe lines and the type of emotional reactions you'd only find in Hollywood movies.

Perhaps for that very same reason - because it doesn't deliver the same old cliches, the same old overdone acting - it's been criticized by many critics as being unemotional and the actors' deliveries undercooked. Tristan & Isolde is bold in its own quiet way just because it doesn't go Hollywood.

Rather, we get an understated emotional experience, a style/delivery that American directors/producers have long forgotten.

Don't listen to the majority of critics on this one.

The cast is well-chosen, and the direction worthy of a standing ovation because the actors portray their characters and deliver their lines -- capturing emotions ranging from a sense of betrayal and confusion to sadness, longing and pain -- in an honest, understated way, much how I see people in real life act when experiencing similar situations.

And thankfully, in line with the movie's realism, there are no grandiose speeches, which usually are par for the course whenever you have love and swords in a movie. (Think Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Braveheart, and on and on) And there are no melodramatic, overdone deaths scenes....

This movie quickly joins my list of favorite movies.

And, if you're one for formulaic movies full of Hollywoodisms and "sword and sandals" cliches, then you're better off avoiding Tristan & Isolde. Tristan & Isolde is a movie for the smarter moviegoer, who likes realism with their entertainment. Some have called the actors' performances wooden, but perhaps only because such critics have been born and bred on phony, over-the-top acting.

The story is one of love, duty and loyalty... and pained betrayal, as well as understanding..... and it's a movie that resonates more with multiple viewings, as themes and elements become more clear, and the movie deeper as you see threads running through the film that you may not have caught on first viewing.

The movie is ultimately heartbreaking, but I still keep on returning to it. American directors would benefit if they learned the power of subtlety and natural direction and delivery. Until then, I have Tristan & Isolde to come back to.
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable film about betrayal and forbidden love March 25, 2006
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I was never familiar with the legend of doomed lovers Tristan and Isolde, but I must admit that even before seeing any preview, I wanted to see the movie because of the reference to Romeo and Juliet, plus I'm a sucker for movies set in that era.

Set in Britain in the Dark Ages, just after the Romans ended their occupation, the barons are fighting among themselves much to the glee of Ireland's King Donnchadh for it gives him power over Britain. But one of the English barons plan a treaty that will unite all the powerful English lords and thereby bring an end to Ireland's power. But the Irish king foils their plan leaving the Lord of Aragon dead and his son orphaned. Fast-forward to nine years and we see Tristan of Aragon in the care of Lord Marke who raised Tristan like his own son. One day, after slaying the Irish warrior who killed his father, Tristan was badly injured and thought dead by his clan. Set adrift in the sea, fate takes his boat to the Irish coast where the beautiful Irish princess, Isolde, finds him and nurses him to recovery. Along the way, the couple falls in love only to be separated when almost discovered by Isolde's father.

But it seems that fate hasn't finished playing her joke on the star-crossed lovers. With the Irish king's offer for a truce comes his daughter's hand in marriage along with a large dowry. Now Tristan fights in a tournament on behalf of Lord Marke, unaware that the woman he fights for is the same one whom he fell in love with. And so begins the epic story of betrayal, passion and forbidden love.

If you enjoyed the story of Romeo and Juliet, or the love-triangle between King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot, then you will enjoy TRISTAN AND ISOLDE. James Franco and Sophia Myles produce a believable romance, and the supporting characters are good too with a special mention to Rufus Sewell (Lord Marke). The costumes are great, the battle was good, but never gory, and the overall atmosphere of the movie adds to the drama.

I agree that this movie is under rated. I'm not sure what the backlash is but then I don't really read the critics' reviews. What's important is that I was kept entertained throughout the whole movie and recommend this to anyone who enjoys movies of similar genre.
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99 of 113 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Ageless Love January 15, 2006
The romantic saga of "Tristan and Isolde" has been re-told several times, notably in the opera by Richard Wagner. It's also been said to be Shakespeare's inspiration for his "Romeo and Juliet" as well as for the Arthurian legend of Lancelot and Guinevere.
And so we come to the Kevin Reynolds's film of this story and, despite Reynolds's poor track record and poor rep even though he has had some genuine hits..."T&I" is good: not great but at best truthful and engaging and at worst...silly.
Tristan is played by a moody, pouty-lipped, can't shake the James Dean connection, James Franco. And believe it or not all of the aforementioned traits help to make his character believable: no wimp this Tristan...he is also a brave, skilled warrior. Franco uses his innate vulnerability to balance the obvious and necessary machismo of this role.
The major find though is Sophia Myles as Isolde. Her Isolde is full of fire and intelligence and her very being on the screen is so filled with light that she is almost phosphorescent: she literally glows. She is a major talent along the same line as Lynne Collins in the recent "Merchant of Venice."
There is a lot of warring and fueding and the requisite battle scenes are well choreographed and believable: Reynolds is nothing if not good with staging battle scenes.
"Tristan and Isolde" is very well made and for a story from the middle ages, surprisingly coherent and meaningful. But the main reason to see this film is for the incandescent, beautiful Isolde of Sophia Myles.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the true story of Tristan of Parmenie and Cornwall
The screenplay was a disappointment because it was very slightly based on the novel of Tristan which was a much better story.
Published 16 days ago by Marcia Luna
4.0 out of 5 stars Action.
I am not sure about the historical accuracy but it was a pretty good adventure action film.
The Romeo and Juliet theme was also very interesting.
Published 1 month ago by George Argueta
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story !!
If this story does not touch your heart, than your heart cannot be touched. It has many
emotionally ups and downs. It's great reading.
Published 1 month ago by toyshopper
1.0 out of 5 stars movie freezes
I could not watch the movie because it kept on freezing. I watched a different movie online instead and it worked just find so I don't think it was my internet connection.
Published 1 month ago by crazydazy55
5.0 out of 5 stars A love story with a sad ending
This is a wonderful love story with a very sad ending. An enjoyable and entertaining movie without the mush. I would watch again and again.
Published 1 month ago by Donna Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!!!!
Completely consuming and awesome!!! A romantic tragedy that is played to perfection. Rented it again the next weekend after watching it!!
Published 1 month ago by kellibee2133
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This movie was amazing and very emotionally incredible ..story line was great James Franco does it again and sophia Myles oh my god looks amazing and gorgeous
Published 1 month ago by Vikk07
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
Turns out I did see it before. But, I enjoyed seeing it once more, that's for sure. Subtle, beautifully made, gorgeous scenery and great performances. Highly recommended.
Published 1 month ago by Laughsalot
4.0 out of 5 stars Good!
The item I bought came on time and it looks as if it is brand new for something that said it was used!!
Published 1 month ago by Turtle
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!! And cried!!
I can't write wordy an lengthy reviews like other people are good at, but I got to say that this movie was a winner since the beginning. I adore James Franco! Read more
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