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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
2010 116 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.2
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Director: Mike Newell
🎭 Based on
«Prince of Persia»
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Description
A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Budget:
$200M
US Gross:
$90.76M
Worldwide:
$336.37M
Starring
Jake Gyllenhaal
Actor
Gemma Arterton
Actor
Ben Kingsley
Actor
Awards
Georges Awards 2011
— Best Foreign Action Film
Key opinion
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is generally regarded as an entertaining, visually spectacular blockbuster that effectively utilizes Jerry Bruckheimer's signature action-adventure style. While the film is praised for its stunt choreography and production design, it is frequently criticized for its predictable, simplistic narrative and lack of emotional depth.
| action | Spectacular stunt choreography and parkour-inspired action sequences serve as the film's most visceral and engaging highlights. | |
| Production | The production design and location filming provide a lush, immersive, and visually stunning representation of ancient Persia. | |
| Acting | Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a charismatic and capable performance that effectively anchors the film as a swashbuckling hero. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered predictable, straightforward, and lacking the narrative complexity required to leave a lasting impact. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the film's adaptation fidelity are divided; some appreciate the loose translation of the game's spirit, while others find the departure from source material and the absence of specific game elements like sand monsters disappointing. |