Don't listen to the critics, go enjoy the popcorn fare

Rating: 7/10 (31 May 2010)

I didn't go into Prince of Persia with any expectations and I came out really enjoying this popcorn flix. It doesn't take itself too seriously but it's not silly either. I don't know anything about the video game and I guess that's good because I wasn't biased by it. The acting is mostly very good. Ben Kingsley always makes a good villain and Jake Gyllenhaal makes a decent action hero. The sword fighting scenes are really good and it moves along really well. The plot is simple to follow and at least doesn't insult your intelligence. It's also a nice love story that doesn't get in the way of the action. It's about out makes a family, blood isn't everything and true love does conquer all.