Not Memorable but Fun for First Time Watcher

Rating: 6/10 (15 October 2010)

Despite many negative reviews about this movie I still pretty much find it pretty entertaining, it is definitely not the best or as entertaining like Pirates of the Caribbean (actually it can't really be compared) but it definitely fun film to watch.
Synopsis: A young prince was framed for the murder of his father; as a fugitive he must now tried everything to prove his innocent with the help of the princess Tamina and her time reversing sand dagger.
Prince of Persia almost has everything to it – good casts, entertaining story, big budget, good director and so on; but what it lacks was charisma, humor and that "wow factor" into it. And that what takes it toll on what suppose to be super fun film.
The story is not something new (mind you I base my review on film, never get the chance to play the game yet), or you can say you have seen it zillion of time like Scorpion King or read it from Arabian Nights. But we haven't really seen anything that really base on Arab like this since Aladdin and You Don't Mess with Zohan (don't ask me how does it get into my mind) so it is nice to see some from Hollywood. I say go along with this "pretty much" childish storyline and some flaws of it and try to enjoy one self.
If you can't do that, then watch Jake as Prince of Persia – He fit the role perfectly (maybe a bit too muscular) but I can't see anyone better than him. Other people are also great too; thought due to the underdevelopment in their character people will not really recognize or remember them at all.
Otherwise I think everything else was OK, the wardrobe, the score, CGI, the backdrop, though dialog and acting was a bit wooden from time to time, but all in all acceptable in some level. Though the lack of major "memorable" scene make this movie just a one time watcher and after having seen it people will forget about it within two days.
Overall, I think it was just OK. Worth a DVD rental from the store, but will definitely not be adding this into my collection.
Reason to Watch: Jake, better watch on boring night (with friend maybe).
Reason not to: A bit too happy, too predictable.
Rating: 6/10 (Grade: c)