Comments on: James Franco Admits ‘Tristan & Isolde’ Was “A Big Mistake”

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I love it when rich actors complain about getting paid ridiculous sums of money to play dress up. Nobody twisted his arm to play the part. Nobody told him he had to do all that "research". There is a fine line between complaining about artistic integrity and just bitching about the fact that you made a crappy movie.

I might be more forgiving if this was his first time doing this, but he also threw everyone involved with Annapolis under the bus as well. If you don't like being associated with shitty movies than stop signing onto shitty movies. I certainly don't feel sorry for you cashing a huge paycheck to play pretend. Own your choices like a man.

By: jmp

jmp — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

Did James feel that way, before he decided to co-host the Oscars or before he decided to star in " Your Highness ?" Give me a break.

By: Shala

Shala — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

If you take out anything that had to do with the romance between Tristan and Isolde, it was actually a decent movie.

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By: HAD2BESAID

HAD2BESAID — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

That's a real shame, he didn't like it, overboard on being too hard on himself. Because, it's one of my all time romantic movies ever. He truly showed his sensitivity in that movie and I thought the movie was quite powerful in a simple way.

@ jmp – Seriously, still going on about the Oscars that no one hardly tuned in for. When Billy Crystal hosted he received mixed reviews too. Time for people to move on and as for Your Highness, I loved it – very underrated (it wasn't suppose to be taken seriously, so I didn't, I just enjoyed).

Nevermind, heâs still one of the best actors of our generation. Happy Birthday James.

By: jimmiescoffee

jimmiescoffee — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

i'm so fucking tired of this dude.

By: jmp

jmp — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

Lexi, don't be mad at me for telling the truth. James' EGO is out of control. Before the Oscars & before his Oscar nomination, he seemed pleasant and grounded- now he is annoying.

By: ANON

ANON — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I was shocked upon reading the title because I think it's a solid movie on a lot of levels, but in all fairness is reasons are clear. He half-heartedly took on the project, then spent a lot of time preparing for a physically challenging role. Script changes didn't meet his expectations.

By: msh

msh — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I loved watching Tristan and Isolde and surprised that this movie is his least favourite. It is one of my favourite movies of all time. I believe that the movie did not get the recognition it deserves because it did not advertise well when it first came out. This is one movie I have no problems watching over again.

By: ELLA

ELLA — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

Did everyone actually bother to read the full article? Because what he says doesn't come off as ego-driven. Quite the opposite, actually. Yeah, the movie put him on the map as a leading man. Yeah, he's clearly bothered that his efforts in training for specific fight scenes were not so much needed for the final version of the script.

But he's clearly being more critical of himself here than he is of the actual movie.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I just saw this on hbo knowing henry cavil was in it. I thought Franco did a nice job not the slacker I was expecting.

By: lyingeyes

lyingeyes — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I had no idea James Franco didn't like doing this movie – I thought it was really good! And considering he didn't enjoy it, he did pretty well in it too!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I don't understand why James Franco doesn't understand the real value of the thing he did in Tristan as an actor. It's one of his best roles. I have a very special feeling for this film – it can be heaven to watch.

By: Tiebaojin

Tiebaojin — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I just re-watched this film on Cinemax, and I don't know why James Franco doesn't like it- it is one of my favorites. a beautiful, bittersweet love story very well acted and entertaining. I've put it on my-to-keep DVR list. Sorry James, but this is a good movie.

By: Era

Era — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

i love this movie. It is one of my favorite movies too. And I thing he did quite well in it.

By: tavon

tavon — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I liked him in Tristan and Isolde and thought the movie did justice to the old legend. Personally, I think he has made worse choices since then. Not a fan of the man, now.

By: Flor

Flor — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

Superbly acted. Isolde was truly, truly in love with Tristan. I could fall in love with Tristan too. Isolde – wow! mesmerizing.Their love was meant for heaven. James Franco – I love you with or without your sword. Kudos to you both.

By: andi

andi — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

I have seen this movie at least 30 times, it\’s the best Franco movie I\’ve seen. He was the most attractive in it. His body is amazing. I\’ll never be tired of him, best eye-candy ever.

By: No self awarenessness

No self awarenessness — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:39:27 +0000

This is too funny, because it\’s literally the only movie of his that I enjoy his performance in. He did good acting in this movie, he wasn\’t trying to be "James Franco, shameless self promoter." He may be annoyed that the script changed and his fight scenes were cut, but it\’s some of his best work, and one of his most watchable films. This just shows he has terrible taste in choosing material. That\’s not unusual for actors, a lot of them don\’t know which roles they\’re best suited for. His recent choices have been dreadful. He\’d have a better career if he let someone else choose his films.