Acceptable action & effects but horrible miscasting for leading roles.

Rating: Null/10 (21 August 2010)

Neither Gyllenhaal nor Arterton are able to portray their characters convincingly and their emphasized British accents destroy any hint of "persian" mood. After all, it's not a James Bond movie - although you wouldn't know it from the voice acting. Moreover, Arterton's overacting is more suited for a children's movie and is out of place and somewhat annoying.
The supporting roles are played fully acceptably, although the characters and the story in general are somewhat cliché and predictable.
The action and effects makes it worth watching if you find it in a bargain bin or if they show it on TV but don't waste your money on a movie ticket or a full-priced DVD/BD.