Recalling the setting of the film's mission and the arrangement of the plot, the Prince of Persia is just like the modern version of The Lion King.
The cunning uncle who murdered the monarch and usurped the throne, the prince who was notorious, the kind-hearted but often laughing brothers who were born and died, and of course the "princess" who taught the prince another kind of love.
The whole plot is probably the same. The ambitious uncle killed his brother and blamed his nephew in order to seize the throne. The prince who was misunderstood by everyone and fled abroad resolutely decided to take the risk for the sake of his family, for the sake of the country, and for the sake of his own name. Meet all kinds of cute new friends (Pumbaa and Timon) in Slave Valley.
In many good movies, the core of the story is extremely simple (typical Moulin Rouge, La Traviata). The quality of the film depends entirely on the performance and artistry of the screenwriter and director. As a means of performance that integrates many art forms, the success of the film must be well coordinated in all aspects of sound, color and action.
I didn't expect too much from Prince of Persia because I checked online ratings before. But when I came out of the theater, as a pseudo-Jake fan, I knew that this movie was far beyond my expectations.
On the visual level, I can indeed be introduced into the narrative. The film uses a lot of computer special effects to restore the ancient Persian style. Even though it is often said that the desert gives people the feeling of desolation and loneliness, when the eyes are full of yellow sand, I can be completely immersed in the unique beauty created by the special effects. Speaking of many fighting scenes, I don't really like hand-to-hand combat with bare hands (compared to gunfights in terms of audio and visual), but fortunately, the handling of the camera, the coordination of camera positions and angles all make the close-quarters combat tense and exciting. stand up. Look at Jake's handsome face with the perfect body....I can't ask for anything else.
The classic element of American movies-heroism is also preferred to be expressed by the commoners and even the poor class who started from scratch without asking where they came from. The protagonist of the story is not a royal blood in the traditional sense, and Prince Dastan, who was born in a commoner, also makes the audience feel more cordial. This is an adjustment that is more in line with modern tastes based on the role of The Lion King.
In addition, unlike the movie The Lion King, the story does not reveal the identity of the villain at the beginning. As the plot progresses, the director skillfully asks the audience to change the villain's name from A to B, and then from B to C. The small foreshadowing of various settings also adds to the fun for the audience to watch the film, at least I am I like to have a little discussion with my friends.
On weekdays, I almost always watch pirated copies online. I am fortunate to experience the audio-visual feast in the theater. I am very satisfied with the overall viewing, and it is worth the dozens of dollars spent!
View more about Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time reviews
