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Tristan and Isolde (2006)

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Director:

Kevin Reynolds

Starring:

Sophia Myles, James Franco, Rufus Sewell, David O'Hara

Genres:

Romantic Drama, Period Drama

Origin:

Czech

Certificate:

M

Running Time:

125 min

Tristan and Isolde

synopsis


One of the great stories of doomed love is given a new screen interpretation in this historical drama. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, King Donnchadh (David O'Hara) of Ireland has become the de facto ruler of England, but one of his underlings, Lord Marke (Rufus Sewell), dreams of uniting British forces with an eye toward self-rule. One of Marke's most valuable allies is Tristan (James Franco), Marke's protege, who has become a brave warrior since he was rescued by the lord after his parents were murdered by Irish forces during a battle. While Marke and Tristan dream of banishing Ireland's presence in England, Tristan has a secret he's been hiding from Marke -- after suffering serious wounds during a hard-fought battle, he was rescued and nursed back to health by Isolde (Sophia Myles), King Donnchadh's daughter, and the two fell deeply in love. But the couple were separated after Tristan returned to England, and when King Donnchadh attempts to quell the British uprising by staging a tournament among the nation's greatest warriors, Tristan discovers to his horror that Isolde's hand in marriage will be one of the prizes. Marke ends up winning the contest, but is Tristan capable of standing by and watching his friend marry the woman he loves for the good of his country? Tristan & Isolde was directed by Kevin Reynolds, and produced in part by Ridley Scott, who attempted to bring the story to the screen back in the 1970s.

member reviews

 
SUPERB!
Peter Sherlock
20 February 2011
member rating

A tear-jerker in the best possible way. A distillation of all the myths but with integrity and authenticity. No mawkishness. No overt sentimentality. Wonderfulerformances from all and excellent direction.


 
 

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