Translating "Tristan and Isolde" as "The Heart of the King" instead of "Tristan and Isolde" is just as ridiculous as translating "Romeo and Juliet" as "No Love" instead of "Romeo and Juliet" It's so awkward and clumsy, no wonder the gossip that screenwriters were dissatisfied with the Chinese translation broke out on the Internet. It stands to reason that this should be a shameful thing, and it still represents the embarrassment of Chinese films' internal and external difficulties-the cinema can not help but report whether the name "Tristan and Isolde" is sufficiently provocative- -The simple movie is still good-looking, it is worth buying a ticket for admission.
As a legend, "Tristan and Isolde" is indeed not as famous as "Romeo and Juliet", but as an opera, it is a famous opera that is very familiar to opera lovers all over the world, and has fascinating allusions as follows : In the 1860s, when the German composer and conductor Richard Wagner was writing the famous opera "Tristan and Isolde", he was actually experiencing complex and intense emotions similar to those in the play. The poetess Matilde Wiesendonk had a spiritual love affair. The poetess was the inspiration for his creation. Although her husband, Mr. Wiesendonk, knew about this, he still generously funded Wagner’s music. Creation, which makes Wagner awkward and extremely embarrassed. Wagner wrote this sentence in his letter to Liszt: "Although I have never tasted the sweetness of love in my life, I want to build a monument to the most beautiful dream of all dreams." Obviously, it took him a long time. Time and finally built this monument.
This lingering three-act opera is adapted from the narrative poem of the same name by the German poet Strassbro in the Middle Ages. The theme is lust, love and death. The film refers to the basic story pattern and themes of the long poem and opera, but the director Kevin Reynolds A lot of fruitful changes have been made in the cinematization of the narrative, and finally the film presents an independent style that is similar to the opera-it is more like a classic romantic movie than a purely opera film version like "The Phantom of the Opera". Kevin Reynolds has previously directed "The Robin Hood" and "New Earl of Monte Cristo". He has a wealth of experience and lessons in shooting commercial films set in the Middle Ages. Therefore, the film was handled in a very simple manner and did not deliberately pursue the luxury of the setting. , And there is no savage arrangement of gorgeous shots, all power is concentrated to tell the lingering and moving love tragedy. Facts have proved that this move is quite wise.
In my opinion, this movie should really become the minimum standard for opera adaptations. If Hollywood wants to shoot a series of popular readings of classic operas, no matter how it invests in style, it must first consider how to explore the film itself to the fullest. The charm and advantages of the story should make the story beautiful and reasonable. This movie is not a luxurious epic production such as "Alexander the Great" and "Kings of Heaven". It does not have an all-star lineup and abandons the gorgeous scenes. However, the basic story clues are very reasonable and clear, and the central character's feelings and morals are confused. There are also layers of paving, especially the changes to several minor characters, which enriches the viewability of the story. The most prominent is the transformation of King Mark and Isolde’s fiance-Mark in the opera is more irritable, while Yi Solder and her fiance are not without feelings. Another important plot in the opera, the plot in which poisoned alcohol is replaced by aphrodisiac, was resolved by several erotic dramas on the Irish coast in the film, and did not appear at all. This may have lost part of the intense drama and sense of tragedy, but it is even more It is in line with common sense and meets the aesthetic needs of the contemporary public. It is a good adaptation.
The heroes and heroines, James Frank and Sophia Miles, are not the most popular niches or beauties in Hollywood. After watching "Spider-Man", you should have some impression of James. He is the green devil with always worried expression. The son of Sofia, and Sophia has appeared in "Underworld" and "From Hell". This fresh combination performed satisfactorily in "Tristan and Isolde"-for male audiences, Sophia There is a very charming performance in the film. Her blonde hair and long skirt conceal her elegant and pure femininity, which seems to make this restless love story more infectious and persuasive.
If you are really not interested in watching opera, but have an inexplicable favor for the lingering love tragedy, then you might as well watch this movie. In addition, using this movie as a pre-dinner aperitif to welcome the arrival of "Spider-Man 3" is actually a good excuse for consumption.
http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/4b658a99010009o7
View more about Tristan + Isolde reviews
