Tristan & Isolde

Ok, don’t get me wrong—maybe I'm getting myself wrong—but how can I ignore the fact that human imagination is often more captivating than real human interaction? I don’t know, maybe my love for ancient literature makes my mind drift away from the world, and it keeps happening, just like that, in the blink of an eye. This time, it was the epic romance of Tristan and Isolde—a perfect blend of war and love—which honestly, moved me so deep-ly.


Kevin Reynolds has done such creative work—I wish I could be as creative as he is! I was genuinely curious, as the plot was unpredictable and intense throughout, except for the unbearable ending. I loved the cultural dances and the traditional way they decorated people who had passed away on boats, then dramatically sent arrows to set them ablaze at sea. I was amazed at the wisdom behind each war trap—humans are stupidly funny - not so different from the complexities of modern warfare!

It's interesting to compare ancient lovers—often young, even teenagers—to modern relationships. Today, it feels like people give up quickly and put themselves first. I hesitate to say this, but sometimes I question our resilience and willingness to sacrifice. Despite claiming to be evolved, open, intelligent, and advanced, I wonder if, in some ways, we’ve lost depth in our connections. Change is good, but maybe it should bring us closer to our humanity, not take us further from it.

In short, this movie brilliantly captures the dynamics between the Celts, Romans, and Picts, showing how these tribes divided and clashed. The story reveals how these wars shaped human connections, emotions, and intelligence, giving a raw look at the cost of conflict. I especially enjoyed how they used maps to visualize these territories and shifts in power—it made the history feel real, even though they only appeared twice for a few seconds!


I would say the best moment was—hmm, it's hard to choose.....alright for me, it’s when Lord Marke shows his understanding of Tristan and Isolde and forgives them. I appreciate how he goes beyond his own perspective and emotions to truly empathize with them, setting aside his own feelings and strong principles. That quality is quite profound. Also, while the ending isn’t the worst, it was the scene I didn’t want to watch, I mean accept. Ok! Nope. I don't want to spoil anything.

Alright, I’ll stop here for now with my favorite quote from the story.

"My face in thine eye, thine in mine appears. And true plain hearts do in the faces rest; Where can we find two better hemispheres, without sharp north, without declining west? Whatever dies was not mixed equally. If our two loves be one, or thou and I love so alike that none can slacken, none can die"​




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