Prince of Persia:The Sands of Time

[Avengers-Report]

So when Nolan comments on society its DEEP, but someone else does it its inappropriate? Can someone explain this to me?

That is just how life works haha

 

[DocHoliday]

I am holding out hope that we get a sequel. I am assuming they will fix the little things and make an even better flick. I think the approach they took with this film works and want to see more of it.

 

[xwolverine2]

So when Nolan comments on society its DEEP, but someone else does it its inappropriate? Can someone explain this to me?

because nolans movies dont suck... unlike this one lol

 

[omid17]

POP: The Two Thrones movie needs to be made

 

[WormyT]

This movie was not on par with PoTC. No outstanding performances.

Jake and his (king) brothers pale complexion distracted more than I thought it would. At least the Rock looks like he's from warm country.

Kind of corny too how Jake said a similar thing at the end of PoP That The Rock said at the end of The Scorpion King.
"You make your own destiny/luck".(something like that).

 

[Timstuff]

I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It wasn't a great film, but it was a good film, and for live action video game flicks that's a first! Brukheimer turned a theme park ride into a fun movie, and now he's done the same with a video game (to slightly less impressive results, but still enjoyable and surprisingly good).

I would have liked a few things to have been a bit more faithful to the game... Like, there were no sand wraiths in the movie, and also Tamina was clearly this movie's version of Farah from the games, although I would have preferred she remained an Indian princess like in the games, played by someone like Frida Pinto. Even so, Gemma Gemma Arterton did a decent job, and I suppose that given they changed the Prince a bit from being of royal blood and nameless to being adopted with the name Dastan, changing the indian princess Farah to a fictional kingdom's princess named Tamina was acceptable.

Overall, the film was pretty loosely based on the game, but that's OK. It felt like many of the key plot points were still carried over, and applied to a script that was much more befitting of a summer blockbuster film than a video game. The action felt fast and dangerous, there were some decent humor moments, and while the overall story felt a bit on the predictable side, much of that predictability was inherent from the source material. Overall, it was a good flick that I would enjoy seeing again, and although I'd enjoy seeing a sequel to it it was not blatantly set up for one.

8/10

 

[BLACK-SPIDEY]

Okay now that this POP stuff is out of the way lets talk about a rated R Assassins Creed movie. t:

 

[hobo123]

who could play desmond?

 

[Lord Blackbolt]

I wouldn't count on a Sequel.

 

[lespaul59]

Saw the movie opening day. I ****ing LOVED it more than Iron Man 2, and that's saying I lot for a guy who enjoyed that movie, too! The story, while kinda different than the game it's named after, was engaging and the whole thing overall felt VERY loyal to the games (I'm a massive fan of Prince of Perisa, btw). Gyllenhaal was DEAD ON as Dastan, and Ben Kingsley was surprisingly fun as the villainous uncle. Heck, even Alfred Molina was fun to watch whenever he was on-screen! Overall, this is one film that is DEFINITELY going in my collection on Blu-Ray later this year, and I think you fellow gamers out there would REALLY enjoy this. Hope Uwe Boll's taking notes right now. 9/10

I'm glad somebody agrees with me. As for writting off a sequal after it's first weekend is something I wouldn't do. At the same time I wouldn't say a sequal is a lock either. I'll more than likely go see PoP a second time. I'm also gonna be picking up one or two more figures this weekend. I picked up the Prince of Persias: Before the Sandstorm graphic noval today and will review it after I read it. I'm probaly gonna order the other three books just to get them a little cheaper. The book Prince of Persia: Beneath the Sands of Time is more of a childern - young adult book but was kinda cool, I wish it would have been more like the Indiana Jones journal. And because of this movie I'm gonna buy the new game and before I had no intrest what so ever in these games. By the way I was reading about a special edition version of The Forgotten Sands but couldn't find aany place selling it. SO is this something that just isn't out yet or does it even exist?

I'll also add that I never made a conection to Iraq untill I was reading what you guys where saying about it.

 

[DW4]

Overall I enjoyed this much more than I expected to. It was a little slow at the beginning but it got me hook after the awesome chase scene when Destan went to visit his uncle. The sexual attraction was a bit too much, the whole "will they, won't they" thing was done too much and too many slowmo scenes. Jake and Gemma did alright but it was Alfred Molina that stole the scene when he was on, unfortunately he wasn't in it as much as I hoped.


Though I do feel the ending was a bit of a cop out. I'll leave what I want to talk about in spoilers.

Spoiler

It pretty much meant the entire movie was a waste. Nothing happened. None of the brothers were killed, the king was never murdered. no one was killed and the adventure Destan and Tamina went on never happened. Only Destan knew of it. I wouldn't of been too angry about the ending if Tamina somehow knew of it at the end and hinted at it. Anyone else agree with me here?

 

[Sam Fisher]

Terrible movie. Boring plot, dull performances. They didn't use the dagger enough. Making the Prince a Aladdin wannabe was stupid. Disapointing movie all around. 2/5

Ove

Though I do feel the ending was a bit of a cop out. I'll leave what I want to talk about in spoilers.

Spoiler

It pretty much meant the entire movie was a waste. Nothing happened. None of the brothers were killed, the king was never murdered. no one was killed and the adventure Destan and Tamina went on never happened. Only Destan knew of it. I wouldn't of been too angry about the ending if Tamina somehow knew of it at the end and hinted at it. Anyone else agree with me here?

I can forgive the ending because the same thing happened at the end of the game.

 

[Silver Knight]

Movie didnt even make number 1?

I doubt there will be a part 2.

 

[darkslayer101]

the sequel is gonna make this movie memorable....
i like the hollywoodization(if thats the word) of the game's plot...most of the time hollywoodization of any book, game or anything would result in flop movies...
watching it for the second time, i could see why some people think this movie is better than iron man 2 because 1) the dagger moments were pretty awesome 2) good plot 3) never bored
and iron man 2 had a big hype which it didnt reach...

 

[The Joker]

Wow, the only thing everyone who's seen it seems to agree on is that Alfred Molina was the highlight of the movie.

 

[Silver Knight]

I thought Jake and Gemma did great also.

 

[Mr. Earle]

^ Agreed.

 

[Lord Blackbolt]

Disney dumped Narnia when it didn't preform to expectations. I doubt they will give POP the same chance.

 

[DW4]

I thought Jake and Gemma did great also.

Agreed. They weren't the greatest things ever but I thought they both did a solid job overall.

 

[AnorexicBatman]

There was an incredibly HUGE missed opportunity in the Assassin's Lair where they could have placed a man in white robes & hood with knives decorated along his belt mumbling something about how he would take job of assassinating Dastan if he didn't have to leave for Acre

I mean c'mon, it would have earned the movie some badass Creed

 

[Erundur]

^^^hahaha

 

[TheVileOne]

Would that have gelled with the timeline of Prince of Persia and Assassin's Creed?

 

[Downhere]

I thought Jake and Gemma did great also.

Agreed, I thought they were both great in the movie. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the film. Probably will end up being the most fun movie of the summer, too bad it's not doing too well in the states...I would really love a sequel.

 

[BestGirl]

Are those Hansansin guys or whatever they're called actual characters from Persian history or mythology?

Overall I enjoyed this much more than I expected to. It was a little slow at the beginning but it got me hook after the awesome chase scene when Destan went to visit his uncle. The sexual attraction was a bit too much, the whole "will they, won't they" thing was done too much and too many slowmo scenes. Jake and Gemma did alright but it was Alfred Molina that stole the scene when he was on, unfortunately he wasn't in it as much as I hoped.

I actually liked the relationship between Dastan and Tamina. Both acted well IMO.

 

[hobo123]

yup, i read it on wikipedia