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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: Movie reviews starting to appear

Posted By netgeek06 on May 27, 2010   FROM: rottentomatoes.com report abuse
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: Movie reviews starting to appear

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: Movie reviews has started to appear on the internet as the movie is in the theaters now.

Synopsis :
Synopsis: Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present “Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time,” an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince named Dastan Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Jake Gyllenhaal has already taken it in the shorts numerous times for playing a character called the Prince of Persia, even though he’s about as Persian as Mamie Van Doren.

Before heading to the cinema, check out the first look and review articles

Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly gives the movie a "B" and likes that it unfolds at a "brisk, well-paced clip.

Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune had a similar reaction to Molina's performance, remarking that the veteran of stage and screen is "blessedly exuberant" and "saves the film from itself." His grade: two and a half stars out of four.

The Hollywood Reporter's Ray Bennett also gives the action flick a mostly positive review. Mr. Bennett writes that the film is "entertaining but without substance."

The Los Angeles Times' Betsy Sharkey gives the movie positive marks, praising the visual effects and camerawork. However, Ms. Sharkey writes that Mr. Gyllenhaal "is never quite right."

Finally, online critic James Berardinelli crowns "Prince of Persia" with two and a half out of four stars. He writes that there is "never a dull moment," and the movie as a whole is "eminently watchable."

Most reviews concluded that the movie is worth watching one time. Gemma Arterton, Alfred Molina and the visual effects and camerawork impress.

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