Review of 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' 2010

Rating: 8/10 (3 January 2011)

Prince of Persia is definitely a decent flick. Based on the popular Sands of Time trilogy, this movie really stands out as a film adaption from a game. The film follows Dastan, an orphan boy who was, by chance, met upon by the King, who adopted him. Dastan, sets to capture the sacred town of Alamat, after a cart is intercepted carrying weapons to the enemy. Dastan breaks into the sacred town, and after his men have taken over the city, he stumbles unknowingly upon the 'Dagger of Time.'
After the celebrations, Tus (the eldest son of the King) gives Dastan a clock to present to his father as a gift for winning the city - the cloak however is cursed, forcing the King to erupt in flames and subsequently die. Dastan is then pursued by his own soldiers, and unwittingly is forced to escape with the stunning Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton - 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles', 'Clash of the Titans') - Dastan (jake Gyllenhaal) then discovers, albeit slowly, that the dagger is in danger.
Anyone who likes a decent action movie, with a decent plot, should look no further - this movie is perfect. The movie however did have a slight disappointment, which was the ending (all the memories gone), but strangely enough, it was a very satisfying ending - so I guess its however you view it. This film is solid on its plot, action and acting, it deserves a 8/10.