Movies recommended or seen lately... les films a voir #91: Prince of Persia: the sands of time

Genre: Drama/Drame

Annee/Year: 2010

Format: Blu Ray

Prince of Persia: the sands of time. Over 25 years ago I used to play a silly arcade video game called Prince of Persia. Well this video game has survived through time and actually reached a level where producer Jerry Bruckheimer took his attention to in order to create another action flick with 120% stimulation level. Director Mike Newell (Young Indiana Jones, Donnie Brasco, Harry Potter and the goblet of fire) has enroled Jake Gyllenhaal for the lead role along with a very good cast (inclduign Ben Kingsley and many others). The story is one of action set in the Persian empire as they invade a neighboring city state. The whole ordeal turns out ot be a setup by the Kings' brother to steel a magic dagger which would allow him to go back in time and turn the tables to his advantage.

The movie does not lack any action and the special effects are first rate. A lot of CG was used an this is mostly obvious in the outside decors. My son loves this movie but a certain aspect of it leaves me a bit cold. Maybe it is just too much over the top and unrealistic...or maybe i am getting older. not sure. Still good entertainement if your are out for a popcorn evening.

Ce film est excellent si vous aimez les films d'action hors de proportions. Jerry Brukheimer joue sa magie habituelle ici (à la Tranformers) pour vous faire un tour de manège digne de La Ronde. Super distribution et excellents effets spéciaux sont au rendez-vous. Le HD est également excellent avec une trame sonore traduite au Québec. Cependant il se peut que tout ceci vous laisse un goût trop marque dans la bouche. Bon pour une bonne soirée popcorn en famille, mais pas trop réaliste malheureusement.

Great quotes:

Tamina: That's impossible.
Prince Dastan: Difficult, not impossible.
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King Sharaman: A great man who would have stopped what he knew to be wrong, no matter who was ordering it.
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Sheik Amar: Tch, secret government killing activity! That's why I don't pay taxes!
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King Sharaman: In all my travels I have never looked upon a more beautiful city, your Highness. Tamina: You should have seen it before your horde of camel-riding illiterates descended upon it.

Link: http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/princeofpersia/

Rating perso: 7.0/10