Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Director: Mike Newell

Starring:

• Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan
• Gemma Arterton as Princess Tamina
• Ben Kingsley as Nizam
• Alfred Molina as Sheik Amar

Synopsis:
Set in the mystical lands of ancient Persia, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time follows Prince Dastan, a street orphan adopted into the royal family. After being framed for the murder of his father, King Sharaman, Dastan goes on the run with the enigmatic Princess Tamina to clear his name and prevent a powerful artifact, the Dagger of Time, from falling into the wrong hands.

The dagger possesses the ability to turn back time, an ability sought after by Dastan’s uncle, Nizam, who secretly orchestrated the king’s murder to seize power. As Dastan and Tamina navigate deserts, ancient temples, and battle assassins, they must uncover Nizam’s treachery before he rewrites history itself.

Key Themes & Features:

• High-energy parkour-inspired action sequences
• Time manipulation mechanics from the original video game
• Romantic tension and witty banter between Dastan and Tamina
• Betrayal, destiny, and the weight of royal responsibility

Though the film received mixed reviews, it remains one of the most visually stunning video game adaptations, praised for its epic world-building and action set pieces