This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time [DVD] (DVD)
I was impressed with this movie. There seem to be a lot of people who don’t like it and I’ve heard a lot of bad stuff myself from friends etc . . . However, I have to disagree. This movie isn’t the disaster many people make it out to be. I think the problem stems from people expecting it to be like Pirates of the Caribbean, but in the desert. Same studio and the way the movie looks can certainly put this misconception across.
All in all, the story is enjoyable. It has its moments where you wish the dagger would stop getting lost or stolen but that’s just the way they’ve done it. It’s supposed to be a fun kid’s adventure and that is what it is. The effects are nice and not overdone and I loved the sets and costumes. Acting is good – not meant to be Oscar winning stuff – in a fun, light-hearted kind of way. Jake Gyllenhaal is a convincing lead and pulled off a role I was expecting him to fail miserably in.
The kids will love this movie. You’ll probably love this movie. Don’t be put off by a few bad reviews.
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This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time [DVD] (DVD)
By far this is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The storyline is original containing a whole range of ingredients; its funny, serious, magnetic, romantic, revenge, fast action with a plot that keeps you glued throughout the film. DONT MISS THIS MOVIE.
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This review is from: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time [DVD] (DVD)
What is wrong with people giving this movie a low score? If you like a great fantasy story, great action and adventure and great effects- you cannot go wrong with this movie- it will transport you to the mystical magical land of Persia in the 4th century- the sets and effects are first rate and don’t let up for a minute. Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton are great leads- Gyllenhaal plays the adopted Prince of Persia who is accused of murdering the King and has to flee his people and attempt to prove his innocence-there’s a magical dagger-an amazing ostrich race-killer snakes-palatial cities in the desert- Ben Kingsley is dastardly with a capital D as the baddie -Alfred Molina (Doc Ock) is a fun sidekick. This is Pirates of the Carrabean set in the Persian desert and will give you a really fun two hour ride.
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A sandy, action-packed adventure with a lot to like.,
I was impressed with this movie. There seem to be a lot of people who don’t like it and I’ve heard a lot of bad stuff myself from friends etc . . . However, I have to disagree. This movie isn’t the disaster many people make it out to be. I think the problem stems from people expecting it to be like Pirates of the Caribbean, but in the desert. Same studio and the way the movie looks can certainly put this misconception across.
All in all, the story is enjoyable. It has its moments where you wish the dagger would stop getting lost or stolen but that’s just the way they’ve done it. It’s supposed to be a fun kid’s adventure and that is what it is. The effects are nice and not overdone and I loved the sets and costumes. Acting is good – not meant to be Oscar winning stuff – in a fun, light-hearted kind of way. Jake Gyllenhaal is a convincing lead and pulled off a role I was expecting him to fail miserably in.
The kids will love this movie. You’ll probably love this movie. Don’t be put off by a few bad reviews.
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|MAGNIFICENT MOVIE *****,
By far this is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The storyline is original containing a whole range of ingredients; its funny, serious, magnetic, romantic, revenge, fast action with a plot that keeps you glued throughout the film. DONT MISS THIS MOVIE.
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|V Enjoyable Fantasy Movie,
What is wrong with people giving this movie a low score? If you like a great fantasy story, great action and adventure and great effects- you cannot go wrong with this movie- it will transport you to the mystical magical land of Persia in the 4th century- the sets and effects are first rate and don’t let up for a minute. Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton are great leads- Gyllenhaal plays the adopted Prince of Persia who is accused of murdering the King and has to flee his people and attempt to prove his innocence-there’s a magical dagger-an amazing ostrich race-killer snakes-palatial cities in the desert- Ben Kingsley is dastardly with a capital D as the baddie -Alfred Molina (Doc Ock) is a fun sidekick. This is Pirates of the Carrabean set in the Persian desert and will give you a really fun two hour ride.
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