A film about loyalty, brotherhood, honour...and time travel?
Set during the Persian empire, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an epic battle between good and evil. The Persian royal family consists of King Sharaman, his two biological sons Tus and Garsiv, the King's brother Nizam, and an adopted street rat called Dastan. Amongst these five powerful figures lies a story of treachery.
After the successful invasion of a neighboring city called Alamut, for suspected arms dealing with the enemies of Persia, Sharaman's sons are held in honour for their victory. A celebration is thrown later that night, during which the King is poisoned and the finger is pointed at the only non-noble son Dastan, who then must flee and avoid the death penalty. While on the run, Dastan unwillingly teams up with the queen of Alamut, Tamina, whose only mission is to restore the sacred dagger which Dastan now holds, ignorant of its power. Their journey will cross both the deserts of the east, as well as the boundaries of time, as both attempt to fulfill their destiny.
From Disney, and the producer of Pirates of the Caribbean, this film is an action packed family treat. The battle scenes roll seamlessly into each other, and there are moments of comedy and love to entertain any household. Be warned, it is a child's film. Expect theatrical fight scenes and mild peril, not intense drama and earthy realism. It is a nice film to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon, with great locations and entertaining stunts.
Jake Gyllenhaal is worthy as the lead role of Dastan, and Ben Kingsley is admirable as Nizam. The supporting cast does a decent job of filling in the gaps. Some of the characters which emerge during the film are very engaging, and make for a richer viewing experience. The history behind the film is superb, and if this movie gets kids reading about the Persian empire then I say well done Disney.
If you are twelve years old, and enjoyed The Mummy and the Pirates franchise, this is a great film for you.
Set during the Persian empire, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an epic battle between good and evil. The Persian royal family consists of King Sharaman, his two biological sons Tus and Garsiv, the King's brother Nizam, and an adopted street rat called Dastan. Amongst these five powerful figures lies a story of treachery.
After the successful invasion of a neighboring city called Alamut, for suspected arms dealing with the enemies of Persia, Sharaman's sons are held in honour for their victory. A celebration is thrown later that night, during which the King is poisoned and the finger is pointed at the only non-noble son Dastan, who then must flee and avoid the death penalty. While on the run, Dastan unwillingly teams up with the queen of Alamut, Tamina, whose only mission is to restore the sacred dagger which Dastan now holds, ignorant of its power. Their journey will cross both the deserts of the east, as well as the boundaries of time, as both attempt to fulfill their destiny.
From Disney, and the producer of Pirates of the Caribbean, this film is an action packed family treat. The battle scenes roll seamlessly into each other, and there are moments of comedy and love to entertain any household. Be warned, it is a child's film. Expect theatrical fight scenes and mild peril, not intense drama and earthy realism. It is a nice film to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon, with great locations and entertaining stunts.
Jake Gyllenhaal is worthy as the lead role of Dastan, and Ben Kingsley is admirable as Nizam. The supporting cast does a decent job of filling in the gaps. Some of the characters which emerge during the film are very engaging, and make for a richer viewing experience. The history behind the film is superb, and if this movie gets kids reading about the Persian empire then I say well done Disney.
If you are twelve years old, and enjoyed The Mummy and the Pirates franchise, this is a great film for you.
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