Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
From the team behind Pirates of the Caribbean comes this epic action-adventure set in mystical Persia. A rogue prince (the great Jake Gyllenhaal, Donnie Darko) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Bond girl Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
- Director:
- Mike Newell ('Four Weddings and a Funeral', 'Mona Lisa Smile', 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire')
- Writer:
- Doug MiroCarlo Bernard
- Cast:
- Jake GyllenhaalGemma ArtertonBen KingsleyAlfred MolinaToby KebbellReece Ritchie
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressBruckheimer's passably enjoyable, antiquity-themed epic should satisfy its young male core demographic well enough, but won't connect with other auds on the level of Bruckheimer's "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.
TVNZ
pressI have a feeling this could be the start of franchise - and I'd be willing to give another film a go because there's plenty of potential in these characters - but Prince of Persia aims for family blockbuster fu
Total Film
pressSlick Bruck-buster dynamics anchored by Jake ‘n’ Gemma’s sparring and sex appeal. But the scripting needs to take another leap if they want this Prince to produce some heirs.
New Zealand Herald
pressIt's full-on fun, but hardly epic, as feisty heroes and heroines flirt while battling evil villains to save the world.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA handsome, fast-paced and innocuous adventure that's easy to take but lacks epic scale.
Empire Magazine
pressIts restraint might put off thrill-seekers, but if you can endure the wooden dialogue and sloppy exposition, it musters the entertainment quotient of a middle-order Harry Potter.
i liked how they kept the story close to the video game and I thought it was visually stunning.........just too long!!
I really enjoyed this movie. I thought Jake Gyllenhaal did an excellent job in this action role. I am a bit surprised with the mixed reviews. It had humour, action, fast paced and a good storyline. Well worth bringing the kids to. A good family movie. I would definately watch it again and buy the DVD.
The film was a little over explanatory with the characters telling the audience what just happened. The swelling of romantic music when ever Dastan and Tamina have a small moment is a unnecessary. I have no idea what so ever why everyone had a British accent (including Jake Gyllenhaal who is american) when the movie is set in Persia. Jake Gyllenhaal is a...
Variety
pressBruckheimer's passably enjoyable, antiquity-themed epic should satisfy its young male core demographic well enough, but won't connect with other auds on the level of Bruckheimer's "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.
TVNZ
pressI have a feeling this could be the start of franchise - and I'd be willing to give another film a go because there's plenty of potential in these characters - but Prince of Persia aims for family blockbuster fu
Total Film
pressSlick Bruck-buster dynamics anchored by Jake ‘n’ Gemma’s sparring and sex appeal. But the scripting needs to take another leap if they want this Prince to produce some heirs.
New Zealand Herald
pressIt's full-on fun, but hardly epic, as feisty heroes and heroines flirt while battling evil villains to save the world.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA handsome, fast-paced and innocuous adventure that's easy to take but lacks epic scale.
Empire Magazine
pressIts restraint might put off thrill-seekers, but if you can endure the wooden dialogue and sloppy exposition, it musters the entertainment quotient of a middle-order Harry Potter.
i liked how they kept the story close to the video game and I thought it was visually stunning.........just too long!!
I really enjoyed this movie. I thought Jake Gyllenhaal did an excellent job in this action role. I am a bit surprised with the mixed reviews. It had humour, action, fast paced and a good storyline. Well worth bringing the kids to. A good family movie. I would definately watch it again and buy the DVD.
The film was a little over explanatory with the characters telling the audience what just happened. The swelling of romantic music when ever Dastan and Tamina have a small moment is a unnecessary. I have no idea what so ever why everyone had a British accent (including Jake Gyllenhaal who is american) when the movie is set in Persia. Jake Gyllenhaal is a...
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