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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
287K
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POPULARITY
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Ben Kingsley, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Gemma Arterton in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
Set in medieval Persia, a rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) joins a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) in an effort to prevent a dark force from obtaining an ancient dagger that allows its handler to rule the world.
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A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
287K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,569
1
  • Director
    • Mike Newell
  • Writers
    • Boaz Yakin(screenplay)
    • Doug Miro(screenplay)
    • Carlo Bernard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Ben Kingsley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Newell
  • Writers
    • Boaz Yakin(screenplay)
    • Doug Miro(screenplay)
    • Carlo Bernard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Ben Kingsley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 504User reviews
    • 311Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations

    Videos18

    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:33
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - Trailer #2
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- Super Bowl Spot
    Trailer 0:32
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- Super Bowl Spot
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:30
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- Trailer #1
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
    Trailer 1:51
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
    "Dagger Battle" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    Clip 1:12
    "Dagger Battle" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    "Kiss Me, Then Kill Me" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
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    "Kiss Me, Then Kill Me" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "Sneak Attack"
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    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "Sneak Attack"
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "We Attack at Dawn"
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    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "We Attack at Dawn"
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "Sand Trap"
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    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - "Sand Trap"
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -– "Princes Tamina"
    Featurette 1:44
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -– "Princes Tamina"
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- "I Remain" Montage
    Featurette 1:37
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- "I Remain" Montage
    "Stunts & Parkour" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    Featurette 2:30
    "Stunts & Parkour" from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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    Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Claudio Pacifico in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Alfred Molina, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Gemma Arterton in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Richard Coyle, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Toby Kebbell in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Richard Coyle, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Reece Ritchie in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Alfred Molina and Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Jake Gyllenhaal and Ronald Pickup in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
    Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

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    Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Dastanas Dastan
    Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    • Taminaas Tamina
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Nizamas Nizam
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Sheik Amaras Sheik Amar
    Steve Toussaint
    Steve Toussaint
    • Sesoas Seso
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Garsivas Garsiv
    Richard Coyle
    Richard Coyle
    • Tusas Tus
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • King Sharamanas King Sharaman
    Reece Ritchie
    Reece Ritchie
    • Bisas Bis
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    • Hassansin Leaderas Hassansin Leader
    Claudio Pacifico
    Claudio Pacifico
    • Hassansin Porcupineas Hassansin Porcupine
    Thomas DuPont
    • Hassansin Whip Manas Hassansin Whip Man
    Dave Pope
    • Hassansin Giant Scimitaras Hassansin Giant Scimitar
    Domonkos Pardanyi
    Domonkos Pardanyi
    • Hassansin Double-Bladed Halberdas Hassansin Double-Bladed Halberd
    Massimiliano Ubaldi
    • Hassansin Long Razoras Hassansin Long Razor
    • (as Massimilano Ubaldi)
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    Vladimir 'Furdo' Furdik
    • Hassansin Grenade Manas Hassansin Grenade Man
    • (as Furdik Vladimir)
    Christopher Greet
    • Regent of Alamutas Regent of Alamut
    William Foster
    • Young Dastanas Young Dastan
    • Director
      • Mike Newell
    • Writers
      • Boaz Yakin(screenplay)
      • Doug Miro(screenplay)
      • Carlo Bernard(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In this movie, characters are prominently seen handling apples and pomegranates. Pomegranates were considered the "original" apples, and were symbols of strength to the Persian armies.
    • Goofs
      Hashshashins/Assasins (Hassasins in the movie) order was established in Islamic Persia at around 1100 AD. The world in the movie is not yet aware of Islam.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Tamina: How can I trust the man who breached the walls of my city?

      Prince Dastan: Well, I'm starting to think I'm no longer the same man who breached those walls.

      Tamina: That's a short time for a man to change so much.

      Prince Dastan: Perhaps.

      Tamina: It sounds as if you've discovered something here.

      Prince Dastan: And what might that be?

      Tamina: A new spiritual awareness.

      Prince Dastan: Destiny.

      Tamina: Yes, exactly.

      Prince Dastan: I believe we make our own destiny, Princess.

      Tamina: You have an unfortunate lack of curiosity.

      Prince Dastan: No doubt one of my many flaws.

      Tamina: Please don't mock me, Prince.

      Prince Dastan: Oh, I hardly think we know each other well enough for that, Princess, but I look forward to the day that we do.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Michael Jackson's This Is It/The House of the Devil/Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      I Remain
      Written by Alanis Morissette and Mike Elizondo

      Strings Arranged by Bruce Fowler

      Produced by Mike Elizondo

      Performed by Alanis Morissette

    User reviews504

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The sands have spread fairly thin and it shows... but surprisingly in a good way
    The common view amongst "professional" reviews is that the movie is average. scoring below 50% from Rotten Tomatoes, and MetaCritic, and notably a 2 out of 4 stars from Roger Ebert. The average user ranking on MC puts it at 9 out of 10.

    Most reviews range anywhere from 8 out of 10, to as low as 2 or 3 out of 10.

    If there's one thing critics can agree on, its that the movie is clichéd, borrowing elements from plenty of epics based in the Middle East and fantasy alike, and that it's loads of fun.

    The one thing no one can agree on is whether that's good or bad.

    It should be pointed out that this film is produced by the same company/studio that brought us 'Pirates of the Caribbean', and it certainly shows.

    With that said, I'll lead into my thoughts on the film. The first "Pirates" scored on average a 7.8 - 6.4 of 10, while the sequels averaged anywhere from 4.5 to 5.3. I'd say this movie is better than the sequels while not as good as the first.

    So, I'd give it roughly a 7 out of 10.

    The story is fun, for what it is. Which is a rough retelling of the video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time", while incorporating elements of the following two sequels, as well as incorporating stylistic elements from the following game and the first three of the original trilogy. Thats right! Based loosely on one game, borrowing elements from SIX more. The movie is stretched too thin, and it shows.

    The movie feels like your prototypical "sword and sandal" action flick, borrowing heavily from films like "The Thief of Baghdad", and stories found in "1001 Nights". So think 'Arabian Nights', Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, Aladdin, all mixed with some Steve Reeves 'Hercules' and Robert E. Howard 'Conan' flash.

    Is it as cheesy as that sounds? YES! Is it as awesome as that sounds? YES!

    But it's still well edited, well acted, well scored (Harry Gregson-Williams never fails), and overall well done enough to merit an enjoyable experience.

    The ONLY complaints I can think of are few, but here they are: A bit too much CGI, not on the stunts (not much CGI there surprisingly) but on things like demonic-esque snakes (you'll see). Too much random slow-motion. The sexual-tension seemed too forced (too many of those really slow "they're about to kiss but don't" moments). And whereas yes, the ending is supposed to have a "Deus-Ex-Machina" feel to it, in the game it is much more thorough and more explained, in the movie you're just expected to roll with it.

    Other than that. A fun night at the movies! Grab your over-priced candy, soda, and popcorn (or do like me and sneak snacks in) and have fun with friends, family and loved ones, recapturing the fun escapism of your childhood with an epic but cliché action movie.

    Hope you enjoyed my review... And I hope you enjoy the movie too!
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    • May 28, 2010

    FAQ3

    • Who is Tamina?
    • Is Nizam the Vizier?
    • Are there any scenes during or after the credits?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Disney (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prince of Persia
    • Filming locations
      • Marrakech, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $90,759,676
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,095,259
      • May 30, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $336,365,676
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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