(This review has been a very, very long time coming. I wrote the first two paragraphs the day aftter I saw it, the rest are going on pure memory!)
When you have a look online at the latest films, or what you want to go see later in the cinema, any time you see a film adaptation of a game appear on the list, you immediately seek to avoid said film at all costs. Hitman is but one of many examples. Prince of Persia, however, is a very good exception to this rule.
The story is rather complicated. We quickly learn that Dastan (Gyllenhaal) is an orphan with exceptional courage and is rather good as free-running (you know, climbing up walls and jumping from building to building). The King of Persia saw this courage and talent and adopted him into the Royal Family of Persia - the first member not to have any royal blood whatsoever. Zoom on 6 or 7 years, and you know have Dastan with a supremely impressive 6-pack, and a knack for disobeying the rules. Lots of things happen in a very impressive battle and we learn of The Sands of Time. Lots of other things happen, Dastan steals a dagger, and escapes alongside the gorgeous Princess of Alymet (or something), Gemma Arteton - she really is gorgeous. The two go on a few adventures together and bicker continuously as the story goes on, but, inevitably, they both realise they have a thing going on. (They do kiss in the end, they may bonk aswell, but I forget)
That's all there is to it. The rest is a number of battle sequences that involve lots of special effects (in particular the final battle, which is good on the eyes, but looking back, it's very silly). Because I forgot about this review, I'll keep it blunt - it's a good film if you just want a bit of fun and if you're a heterosexual boy/homosexual girl you can stare at Gemma Arterton for 2 hours, or if you're a heterosexual girl/homosexual boy you can stare at Jake Gyllenhaal for 2 hours. If you're looking for a deep plot with twists and turns, then this isn't for you. Oh, and for good measure, it has a predictable ending.
6.5/10.
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