Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
The Plot
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
The Review
I have not really played much of the games that the movie was based on so I will never try to compare the two. I think it is important to always important to separate a movie from the game it was based on, as the movie will often capture an audience that the game never reached. As well as this often it is the movie that inspires people to go and buy/play the game.
The actors cast in the this movie were chosen bringing the bickering of both the Prince and the Princess to the screen without allowing the audience to grow tired of them. Ben Kingsley as the villain Nizam is always a good choice, but you can always sense that he is going to double cross the hero.
The movie is perhaps a little too simple as part of me feels that is was tailored specifically for family demographic. The Prince is far too one dimensional, but it has to be remembered that this is a Disney film. The special effects in this movie are well done, and it is easy to be engrossed into the movie.
The funny point from the movie is that in essence a town is invading for having weapons of mass destruction, but it is later confirmed that this was a lie to gain access to resources (the dagger and the sands of time). Kinda sounds some what familiar.
The movie is fun and I came out smiling. Sure I thought the movie ended a little too happy for me, but then again I am a grouchy old b*****d, and again this is a Disney film remember.
I would encourage you to watch a film that you can watch with the children and all of you have a great time. The visuals are great, effects sublime and the main characters working hard to entertain us.
3.8/5...good watch