{"id":5410,"date":"2010-11-26T19:36:27","date_gmt":"2010-11-26T17:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/?p=5410"},"modified":"2010-11-26T19:36:29","modified_gmt":"2010-11-26T17:36:29","slug":"tristan-isolde-starring-james-franco-sophia-myles-rufus-sewell-henry-cavill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinartarhan.com\/blog\/tristan-isolde-starring-james-franco-sophia-myles-rufus-sewell-henry-cavill\/","title":{"rendered":"Tristan + Isolde starring James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell & Henry Cavill"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Tristan<\/a>
Tristan and Isolde starring James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, Henry Cavill and Mark Strong. A Kevin Reynolds film, 2006. Image via sinemablog.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Britain, Dark Ages. Britain consists of several tribes, not united. Ireland is a lot stronger, and the Irish King is more than determined to keep it this way.<\/p>\n

British young Tristan (Thomas Sangster – The Last Legion<\/a>, Love Actually) father is for unison, and he wants Marke (Rufus Sewell<\/a>) to be a king, as Marke is the strongest of the lords. However a meeting in favor of the unison gets interrupted when the Irish attack. Many are killed, including Tristan\u2019s parents. Marke loses his hand, but manages to save Tristan\u2019s life. Despite the losses, Marke orders that they rebuild. He loves and treats Tristan as he does his own son, Melot.<\/p>\n

Years later, Tristan (James Franco)<\/a> and Melot (Henry Cavill<\/a>) grow up to be good fighters, soldier and friends; although Melot is upset that Marke seems to favor Tristan when it comes to leadership.<\/p>\n

After another Irish attack takes place, Tristan manages to help save many lives but ends up poisoned. The poison makes Tristan appear dead and his \u201cbody\u201d is sent out to the sea- ending up on the Irish shore. He is found by Princess Isolde (Sophia Myles<\/a>) and her maid Bragnae (Bronagh Gallagher) find Tristan. Despite Bragnae\u2019s concerns, Isolde hides Tristan and nurses him back to health. Her time with Tristan is the only time Isolde is happy, as her father the king is forcing her to marry one of his obnoxious soldiers. The only mistake Isolde makes with him is that she hides her real name. The two fall madly in love, but she doesn\u2019t leave with Tristan when he goes back.<\/p>\n

Back home, Marke is more than happy to see Tristan alive and well. Complications arise when as Marke\u2019s trusted soldier and in favor peace, Tristan goes to Ireland and wins a tournament, so that Marke can marry the princess. But of course the princess turns out to be Isolde, and both their worlds come crashing down. Despite his love for Marke, can Tristan stay away from Isolde?<\/p>\n

**<\/p>\n

That wasn\u2019t the entire plot summary, just the first third of the movie. Sorry, I got carried away but I just love Tristan and Isolde. It is a lovely period film with fine actors. I have always been a major Rufus Sewell fan and the movie has an additional bonus that is Mark Strong<\/a>. I wouldn\u2019t have picked another Tristan or Isolde. Both James Franco and Sophia Myles are pretty, passionate and emotional enough for their roles, although Henry Cavill is fun to have around as well.<\/p>\n

The only part I don\u2019t like about this love story is that, well, it turns into a tragedy because how foolishly Tristan and Isolde both act. Isolde should have told him her real name, at least when they parted. Or she could have just gone with him. It is not like her life was happy without him there. Or Tristan could have told Marke in the beginning. Or they could have just run away\u2026 Instead, they have to act all stupidly, thinking they are being heroic and self-sacrificing. ..Yes, I am more into happy romance stories but Tristan and Isolde is a good enough story, despite the unnecessary tragedies two of the main characters bring on themselves.<\/p>\n

You need to see it, if you like a good period romance with fine acting and a decent story.<\/p>\n

Franco is good at portraying different characters. I can\u2019t wait to see his \u00a0127 Hours. You might remember Sophia Myles as Beth Turner from Moonlight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Currently 7 on IMDB. 7 sounds just right. Directed by Kevin Reynolds (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, The Counte of Monte Cristo.)<\/p>\n

Other Posts on Rufus Sewell<\/strong><\/p>\n

The British Actors We Love<\/a> feat. Rufus Sewell<\/p>\n

The Woodlanders: A Gorgeous Rufus Sewell in an Awful Movie<\/a><\/p>\n

In a Savage Land with Rufus Sewell<\/a><\/p>\n

Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence: Fun romcom with Monica Potter, Rufus Sewell and Joseph Fiennes<\/a><\/p>\n

Vinyan starring Rufus Sewell<\/a><\/p>\n

The Illusionist with Edward Norton, Rufus Sewell and Jessica Biel<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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