Prince of Persia : The Sand of Time is immensely enjoyable movie. Neither a classic, nor pathbreaking – but packed with the right bits of visuals, action, performance and CGI – it is movie pulsating with energy. From the time Dastan is a young street urchin in the Nasaf, to becoming a prince of Persia and then to a fugitive – the movie sets a swift pace. The lead pair of Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton have a good chemistry between themselves. And the story isn’t entirely predictable.
The action sequences were nicely shot – especially the parkour scenes - the chase sequences over rooftops and climbing fort walls with the help of arrows. Maybe it could have used a few more laughs – but then it would have slowed down the narrative.
You should consider watching this movie if you enjoyed the fantasy-action genre - like 300, say. It is missing the blood and gore - it’s a Disney production after all - but its similar fun. The plot is not too stupid (there are a couple of surprises there), the pace is frenetic, the actors are pretty decent and Alfred Molina manages to evoke laughs too. A perfect summer holiday movie – and I will definitely catch the sequel whenever it comes out.
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