So I finally saw Prince of Persia - or should I say Prince of England during the Crusades or something. I know nothing about the history of Persia, I don't profess to, I can however say with almost certainty that Persians did not speak in British accents. 'But Tim! It's to make it more accessible to English speaking people!' I hear you hark, and while I agree with you, I would have preferred it to be in the native tongue of ancient Persia (whatever that is), That at least would have stopped Jake Gyllenhaal from joining the project.
Another thing I will say is this. You can put lanky, greasy hair and Middle-Eastern looking battle clothes on anyone but it doesn't make them look Persian! Gemma Arterton's duck lips didn't help either. Aside from this, the action was ok at times, I wouldn't say good because from what the film is based on (awesome flippy jumpy games) they could've gotten a better physical lead and had him jumping all over the shop instead of someone who would just bring in audiences.
Also, making the dirty desert-dwelling people cockneys was just a fabulous idea. Cos they're the common ones you see, they bet, and take hostages, and send the scantily-clad women out with drinks and just oggle them from afar.
Gemma Arterton was an annoying Princess who annoyed throughout even when she was being nice to our plucky hero. The most likeable character was that Black knife-throwing chap. He was a true hero. Not an arrogant street urchin turned 'man-of-the-people' prince whose selfish theft creates an earth-threatening catastrophe.
The film is silly. Too hardcore for children and too stupid for adults.
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