
An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers.... (Full plot summary below)
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An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers.
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| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliThere's something beautiful about a well-made tragic love story. It may not be as uplifting as one with a happy ending, but it's more cathartic. |
| PremiereJessica LetkemannTristan & Isolde isn't a ground-breaking film in any way, but even though the story is familiar and even if you don't like romances, good casting, an able director, and notable cinematography draw you in to the fairy tale feeling of long ago and far away. Pass the popcorn. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertBy removing elements of magic and operatic excess from the story, the brothers Scott focus on what is, underneath, a story as tragic (and less contrived) as the one cited in the ads, "Romeo and Juliet." |
| VarietyJoe LeydonThis 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. |
| Entertainment WeeklyLisa SchwarzbaumWorking with an explanatory script by Dean Georgaris, Reynolds is much more confident in scenes of realistic battle, or even muddy marketplace dailiness, than he is with scenes of desire. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranThis "Tristan" has its slightly silly moments, but rather like those fondly remembered epics of Hollywood past, its energy and entertainment value carry the day. |
| Miami HeraldConnie OgleDeadly serious, straightforward and surprisingly entertaining tragedy. |
| Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyFranco, the hollow-cheeked, pouty-lipped actor best known as Spider-Man's nemesis Harry Osborn, plays Tristan like a biker boy with a broadsword. |
| USA TodayClaudia PuigJames Franco is a gorgeous, smoldering lover in Tristan & Isolde, but you can't help being reminded of Ben Stiller's "Zoolander" character. |
| Chicago ReaderAndrea GronvallDirector Kevin Reynolds strikes a good balance between action and romance in this version of the medieval legend, but his leading man is upstaged by the supporting cast. |