Set in the mystical lands of Persia, a rogue prince and a mysterious princess 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.
Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Rating: 6.9/10 (7,606 votes)
Country: USA
Languages: English
Company: Walt Disney Pictures
Director(s): Mike Newell
Producer(s):
John August – executive producer
Jerry Bruckheimer – producer
Patrick McCormick – executive producer
Eric McLeod – executive producer
Jordan Mechner – executive producer
Chad Oman – executive producer
Mike Stenson – executive producer
Writer(s):
Boaz Yakin – (screenplay) and
Doug Miro – (screenplay) &
Carlo Bernard – (screenplay)
Jordan Mechner – (screen story)
Jordan Mechner – (video game series "Prince of Persia")
Cast:
Jake Gyllenhaal – Dastan
Gemma Arterton – Tamina
Ben Kingsley – Nizam
Alfred Molina – Sheik Amar
Steve Toussaint – Seso
Toby Kebbell – Garsiv
Richard Coyle – Tus
Ronald Pickup – King Sharaman
Reece Ritchie – Bis
Gísli Örn Garðarsson – Hassansin Leader
Music: Harry Gregson-Williams
Tagline: Defy the Future
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I was looking forward to this film because of the hype, and I wasafraid to be disappointed. But as the film unfolded, I most definitelyenjoyed this adventure from beginning to end.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays the titular Prince of Persia, Dastan, who was anurchin picked by the King from the marketplace to be his third son. Heand his brothers get caught in a web of political high jinx that crosstheir paths with Princess Tamina of Aragut (played by Gemma Arterton),and the fabled powers of the Sands of Time.
This is Jake Gyllenhaal's most accessible film so far, and he goes totown with it. OK, granted he does not look the least bit Persian, or ofthat particular time period, but somehow his charisma was able to carryus on this fantastic ride. I also enjoyed his interaction with thebeautiful Arterton, which sparks with humor and romance. She was myfavorite part of "Clash of the Titans (2010)," and same here.
I highly recommend this film for a good old-fashioned, action-adventurefilm set in ancient times. The parkour sequences are definitely of thehighest order and very well-edited and photographed. The sets andvisual effects are excellent. Best of all, the story is intelligent andwell-constructed. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has again delivered a veryentertaining summer blockbuster. A very well-executed film of itsgenre. A must watch!
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For my money, far better stories were written in the tenth century inthe famous work, “The Thousand and One Nights.” They should have stolenmore from them and it might have been a lot better story.
In the end, there is some entertainment here; the special effects, someof the sets and costuming, Gyllenhaal’s acrobatics and Arterton’scurves and enchanting smile. But then, the film was based on a videogame, most of which are horrible stories anyway, so one shouldn’t besurprised at the shortfall.
Finally, I mentioned the general nationalities of the principle playersas I was at least a little surprised that no one Middle Eastern seemedto be visible on screen.
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prince of persia is the most far better film for mi!!!
prince film is better other film
I like the pop video game a lot…a must watch movie for all video game fans
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