Reviewed This Week: Love story avoids epic cliches
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Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Blade Runner) was due to direct this story of star-crossed lovers in 1977, but put it off in favour of directing Alien. Judging by Tristan & Isolde’s dreadful opening weekend in the US in January, pulling in a paltry $7m in box office takings (Son of Mask did better), it was a wise choice.
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