Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

Release date: 2010-05-28
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Mike Newell
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Rating: 6.6/10
Length: 1h 56min

Storyline

Set in the mystical lands of Persia, a rogue prince and a mysterious princess 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.

Plot Keywords

mountain, sand, prince, dagger, stylized violence, violence, ambush, mixed martial arts, black magic, reverse footage, hero, action hero, shield, male female relationship, sword duel, swashbuckler, martial arts, one man army, one against many, showdown

Short Review

The sheer whoosh of the story line keeps you watching anyway, and, as the prince, Jake Gyllenhaal has a hearty good-naturedness that comes as a relief amid all the turbocharged antics. He wears his heroism lightly.