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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
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50 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critics What's this?

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 275 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ben Kingsley, Gemma Arterton, Jake Gyllenhaal
  • Summary: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia and based on the video game of the same name. A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess 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. (Walt Disney Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 38
  3. Negative: 4 out of 38
  1. Movieline
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    80
    It deserves to be seen on a hot Saturday afternoon in a theater (preferably an air-conditioned one) peopled with other people, the way many of us used to see movies as kids.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Ian Nathan
    60
    Its restraint might put off thrill-seekers, but if you can endure the wooden dialogue and sloppy exposition, it musters the entertainment quotient of a middle-order Harry Potter.
  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Connie Ogle
    38
    There's plenty of action, but it's all the same.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 117
  3. Negative: 9 out of 117
  1. Forrestgump1
    8
    "Its Like Alladin meets The Mummy . this movie has its flaws . at times it take a min to process all that is happening at once .. but this movie was genuine , fun , and humorous. Jake Gyllenhaal was decent as the Prince the action scenes were authentic," ... B… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    5
    For the first time, I thought Jerry Bruckheimer created something marvelous in "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time". After watching a barrage of cliches with terrible characters, I thought wrong.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  3. heyitsmegrif4
    3
    Gemma Arterton gives a basically annoying and cliche performance, but Jake Gyllenhaal gives a charming and funny performance. The movie is based on a video game so its storyline basically doomed the movie. But Prince of Persia is one of the most entertaining films of the year. I give this movie 31%.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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