Tristan & Isolde ***
Cast: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell, David O'Hara, Henry Cavill, JB Blanc Jamie King, Bronagh Gallagher
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Running Length: 2:05
MPAA Classification: PG-13

After the fall of the Roman Empire, Ireland has conquered Britain. It seems that they are too busy fighting among themselves to band together and fight the Irish. Lord Marke (Sewell)is the man who may be able to change that. When the Irish arrive there, Marke's men, led by Tristan (Franco) leads the charge against them. After he is apparently killed in battle, his body is sent out to sea on a funeral boat that ends up coming ashore in Ireland. There he is found by the daughter of the king, Isolde (Myles). He is not dead, and she nurses him back to health. They do not know who each other really are, and soon fall in love. Given the situation between their people, they realize that they really have no future. Tristan heads home, but the two will meet again.

"Tristan & Isolde" is based on an old British legend, and may even be the inspiration for Lancelot and Guinevere. The film is well made, and Franco and Myles do good jobs as the star-crossed leads. The action sequences are done well, and the story is interesting. Yes, this is a period romance, but there is plenty of action and story to entertain those who want more than just a love story. This was a pleasant surprise, and I recommend it for all.