What I liked about the movie:
The Action
Money obviously attracted Disney to this project, but there's more to it. The action portrayed in the video games made for a very interesting concept on screen. Director Mike Newell does a magnificent job with the action. The chase scenes, the Parkour (wall-jumping), the knife fights, etc. All of the above are shot incredibly well. The pacing of the movie is great; there isn't a dull moment in the film, it's always progressing. Thumbs up to Newell on this.
The Actors
At first I thought to myself, "Jake Gyllenhaal with an English accent is just not going to work". Well I stand corrected, and Gyllenhaal is awesome in the lead role. He's physically insane in the movie and demands the spotlight. Gemma Arterton does well in the lead female role, and the chemistry between her and Gyllenhaal is great. They have a tough love thing going that works considering Arterton's role in the film. Alfred Molina gives some amazing comic relief in the movie. Not every joke, but for the most part his role is well played. Then there is Sir Ben Kingsley. At this point in his career, his name says it all. He does well considering he is surrounded by a cast half his age. Just great casting all around in this movie.
The Usually Forgotten
The scenery is grand, the sand dunes spectacular and the sets are terrific. The soundtrack is very fitting of a summer blockbuster. As were the costumes and extras. I know I'm gushing about this movie, but really, everything was well done. It has an epic feel to it, until you see the swashbuckling action, it kind of puts it back in perspective. But it has a large scale feel to it.
What I didn't like about the movie:
The Story
I know it's a Disney film aimed at families, but the story is a bit weak. It was too much of the same thing in different settings (albeit beautiful settings). The trailers pretty much give it away. "The dagger is important, follow the dagger." Problem is, and I hate when movies do this, "he has the dagger, no she has the dagger. No wait, he has the dagger. Wait wait, now that guy over there has the dagger." Enough!
Overall, very satisfied and would be willing to see it again if someone were to ask me. Be weary that it is aimed at kids and families and then you wont be disappointed. The action, the direction, acting and set pieces are all worth your 12 bucks. After you see it, let me know what you think.
Ok movie but not that related to the games - E. A. Martinez - San Jose, Costa Rica
The movie is your typical blockbuster movie which relies a lot on action and comedy, but at least it does that really well. The story and effects are good but dont expect it to very something like the games.
Its still a good movie which i recommend getting, perhaps when it lowers its price below the .
Great translation, good movie - Matthew J. Robinson Jr. - Michigan
This movie came under a lot nit-picking criticism due to the fact that it's a film adaptation of a video game. Track records for video game adaptations being as bad as they are, everyone, including myself, was prepared to hate this movie. I was totally surprised, i loved this movie.
The action scenes were engaging and fun to watch. The editing made it a little difficult to see what was happening at times, but for the most part it was easy to distinguish what was going on. Each action sequence was relevant to the story and came frequently enough to never let the viewer get bored, and not too frequently to detract from the plot or characters.
The characters were all likable and entertaining, if not entirely original. I was sad at the deaths of characters that were meant to sadden the viewers at their demise and was happy with the conclusion of the film. Without giving away any spoilers, i will say i usually hate when any medium of entertainment pulls a huge switch that effects so much of the plot as the one in here, but i actually enjoyed how it played out.
I recommend Prince of Persia to fans of the games along with fans of film
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