Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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  • Opened May 28, 2010 
  • 1 hr 56 min
  • PG-13 | intense sequences of violence and action

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 13+. More on child suitability

  • From the team that brought the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Steve Toussaint
  • Director: Mike Newell
  • Genres: Action/Adventure

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

This is what a videogame movie looks like now. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Ray Bennett

A handsome, fast-paced and innocuous adventure that's easy to take but lacks epic scale. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

What's missing in Prince of Persia is a sense that all the running, jumping, climbing and fighting is leading to something. The best video games challenge you to reach the next level. Prince of Persia is content to skim the surface. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Steven Rea

How bad is Prince of Persia? Whether or not director Mike Newell is to blame, the action sequences lack verve and scope. Read full review

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Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan and Gemma Arterton as Tamina in "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time."