Tuesday 18 May 2010
Movie Review: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time' the best video game adaption on the big screen yet may sound like faint praise, but this is the most enjoyable Disney live action blockbuster since the first ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movie.
Based on the hugely successful video game series, ‘Prince of Persia’ sees Jake Gyllenhaal play the titular character of Dastan, a man who was not born into royalty – instead, he was plucked from the streets as an orphan by King Sharaman, who saw nobility in the young urchin.
With his two brothers by his side, Prince Dastan attempts to lead an attack on a peaceful holy city based on second-hand information that it's housing weapons to supply enemies of Persia.
Dastan quickly realises, however, that he is being duped into uncovering a dagger that has the power to send those who hold it back in time (call it a mystical MacGuffin). When he finds out that a member of his family could be attempting to change history for the worse, he flees the palace with the princess of the city (a feisty Gemma Arterton).
Together, the warring pair must uncover who is behind the royal conspiracy and also protect the precious Sands of Time.
Pure hokum indeed, but it’s also immensely enjoyable all the same. Arterton and Gyllenhaal inject plenty of energy into their bickering relationship, while Alfred Molina pops up every now and then to add some humour.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has steered clear of the problems that arose on the two ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ sequels – overly-padded running time for one – and has made sure ‘Prince of Persia’ is a gloriously old-fashioned romp that never outstays its welcome.
The special effects are impressive, the stunt scenes suitably bone-crunching and the majestic, sweeping atmosphere ensures that this is the blockbuster to beat this year so far.
(source: yahoo.com)
World's most luxurious armoured limo revealed
If you're worried about getting to work safe and sound, the Knight XV is the luxury car for you.
This £325,000 armoured SUV dwarfs a Range Rover and comes with bullet-proof bodywork.
It's based on a massive Ford F550 pick-up truck, uses a whopping 6.8-litre V10 engine with 400bhp that can be started remotely before reaching the car, and it weighs in at 5.5-tonnes.
The company that builds the Knight XV, Conquest, says it will tailor the armour plating to each customers requirements, but every version comes with bodywork and glass that can withstand gunshots for 24 hours.
All of the door hinges are reinforced to cope with the added weight of the armoured protection and the panel between the engine and passenger compartment is also strengthened to guard against bomb blasts.
The floor of the Knight XV is also bombproof, while fire extinguisher and oxygen breathing systems mean the four-wheel drive SUV limo can keep going even if it's set alight.
Any buyer still worried about security can order night vision camera, keyless entry, dark-tinted armoured glass, run-flat tyres that keep going even when punctured by bullets and, naturally, an anti-theft alarm.
However, the Knight XV isn't just about security as it offers six leather-upholstered seats and plush Wilton carpets.
All four rear seats also come with laptop computers and there are twin rear screens to watch DVDs on, or see how the riot is going outside via roof-mounted cameras.
It takes 1,500 hours for Conquest's craftsmen to build each Knight XV at the company's Toronto, Canada headquarters and they'll happily make the armoured limo with right-hand drive for UK customers.
Conquest will also upgrade the engine for buyers if 400bhp isn't enough and they offer a turbocharger kit that boosts power to 550bhp.
Other options include a flat-screen television, cigar humidor, drinks bar, security safe and, just in case you don't think the Knight XV is private enough, electrically-operated curtains for the windows.
Tick all of the options boxes and the price of the Knight XV soars to an incredible £650,000.
(source: yahoo.com)
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