'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)
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