My review of Prince of Persia the sands of time

 My review of Prince of Persia the sands of time 

 

Intro: Disney I thought I was going to watch a Prince of Persia movie, not The Fugitive. Oops!

Prince of Persia the sands of time: This movie is centered on one of the Prince of Persia name Dastan who's celebrating his victory over the battle of Alamut. That's short-lived when he's accused of a crime he didn't commit, so he has to prove his innocence. That becomes complicated when he learns about a conspiracy involving a dagger that can manipulate time. So, Dastan has to stop it before it's too late.        

This movie is The Fugitive but in a different setting and not as good. I understand why the writers wrote a different story from the game because the game's story is thin. However, going in this direction doesn't help make this movie a good adaptation. If the writers are not going to follow the story from the game, then what's the point of calling this Prince of Persia? Not only that this movie borrows elements from other Disney movies. 

The Dagger is underused in this movie because it's only used to rewind time. It can do more than that in the game. The reason why I prefer the plot in the game over the movie is that the game proves character development, character dynamics and the stakes are high. This movie is lacking those three things I just mentioned. There are scenes in the movie that are time filler, the characters are bland, a plot point that goes nowhere, people playing hot potato with the dagger and the ending is problematic.  

Dastan is fun-loving, snarky and loyal. What bothers me about this character is that he shouldn't have been in the movie. I mean King has two sons so why is he in this movie if he can be replaced with one of the two? Ever heard of the saying no one likes a third wheel? 

Princess Tamina is, is, excuse me. (Half an hour later.) OK, where was I? Oh! Yeah, Princess Tamina is disappointing. I mean she comes off as feisty but she's helpless for the most part. Her dynamic with Dastan is childish, they're bickering like nine-year-olds. What bugs me about her (Besides her not having a bow and arrow.) is she doesn't have the same name as her video game counterpart why? She also could have done a better job explaining the limits of the dagger.       

Sheik Amar is suppose to be the comic relief character but he doesn't do it for me. 

Nizam (the main villain) is a lowkey and manipulative bad guy. His motivations are understandable however I wish the conflict he creates had emotional weight.  

I like that this movie incorporates some of the elements from the game like the parkour and scenes from the game. The movie has some good visuals and it has some entertainment value. Overall, this is an OK action/adventure movie. I would recommend this if you like the Mummy.  

Rating = Rental   

My review of Disney's Dinosaur

My review of Disney's Dinosaur 

 

Intro: OK I'm not going to compare this movie to the land before time. 

My Editor: Really? Then why are your figures crossed? 

Me: Darn it! 

Dinosaur: This movie is centered on an Iguanodon name Aladar who lives on an island with his lemur family. His world turn upside down when a meteor strike destroyed the island so they have to find another place to live with the help of other herbivores. That becomes difficult without food, water and they are being chase by Carnotaurus. So the group have to do there best to stay the course. 

This is an overlooked movie I can understand why I mean the marketing didn't do this movie any justice. The CGI was impressive for it's time, it blends in well with the real world environment. Despite the Dinosaurs have the ability to speak they feel like real animals in how they behave. Plus, we would have a hard time making out what's happening in some scenes. The story may be simple be it works in the movies favor because these are Dinosaurs it doesn't have to be complex. I like the Carnotaurus because they don't talk that makes them more threatening. I'm surprised that this is considered a family film because of how violent it is. The theme of this movie is survival we see the dinosaurs trying to survive the aftermath of the meteor attack and they have different ways to go about it.   

Aladar is brave and compassionate. However he has to learn how to stand his ground. 

Kron ( the group leader.) is ruthless because he believes in the survival of the fittest. Having this mindset creates tension between him and Aladar. What bugs me about is that would he leave his sister Neera behind if she wasn't strong enough? 

Speaking of Neera she's the opposite of her brother. 

Zini ( one of the lemur.) is the comic relief. 

Yar ( Aladar's adopted father.) is grumble but caring. 

Plio is the nurturing one of the Lemurs. 

Eema and Baylene are elderly dinosaurs who prove humor of there own.        

One of the problem I have with this movie is the dialogue is distracting I mean they talk about things that they shouldn't know about or doesn't exist yet like school. The CGI can look dated at times. I don't like the title of this movie I mean why is it called Dinosaur if it's not about one Dinosaur? The movie address natural selection and I wish it did more with that. The movie could have ended differently if someone wasn't stubborn.   

Overall this is a decent Dinosaur movie that should have gotten more attention. 

Rating = Rental 

My review of A Goofy movie

My review of A Goofy movie 

A Goofy Movie: This movie is centered on Goofy's son Max trying to impress his crush, Roxanne. That results in him getting in trouble and Goofy getting a disturbing phone call from the principal so Goody plans a fishing trip so the two would bond. Of course, the trip doesn't go as planned so the two have to get through it the best way they can. 

WOW! How was this movie overlooked? What I like about this movie is that it's different from the other Disney movies at the time. Yes! The movie has songs and dances however it isn't a fairy tale story it's a father and son story. The songs are used to push the story. This is one of those movies that is timeless because of Goofy and Max trying to find common ground with each other a lot of people relate to that. The songs in the movie help push the story and the movie can be funny at times. Surprisingly this movie can be mature at times. 

I like Max because he's a good kid who's struggling with getting his crush's attention. Oh, the things we do for the girl of our dreams. Also, he isn't disrespectful towards his father it's just that he's embarrassed that he has some of his traits.  

Goofy is goofy no pun intended. He's a loving father who wants to be close to his son because of the relationship he has with his father. 

Pete is Goofy's co-worker who helps Goofy with his son, Pete is more of a strict father than Goofy. 

The only problem I have with this movie is that it wouldn't exist if Goofy and Max talk to each other about what happened in school. Overall this is the best father and son story I've? However, I would feel that way if Goofy was like Pete. I'm not saying you shouldn't be strict with your kids however they need to know you love them. I would recommend this movie to the whole family. 

Rating = Rental 

My TMNT movie review

My TMNT movie review

Intro: Parents how do you expect Hollywood to produce action/adventure movies for kids when you complain about violence every chance you get? What do you want the bad guys and good guys to do play patty-cake? 

TMNT: This movie is about a report name April O'Neil reporting on a crime wave being caused by a group called the Foot Clan. She almost becomes a victim when she is saved by four mysterious figures who she later learns their humanoid turtles. When the leader of the foot knows who the turtles are he sends his henchmen after them, this results in them losing someone they know, and one of their own gets hurt. So the Turtles have to regroup and figure out what their next move is going to be? 

This is one of those movies that hold up fine after all these years. I'm impressed with the stunt work the actors who are playing the turtles can do in those suits. The movie borrows elements for the cartoon and the comic book that this movie is based on. The theme of this movie is family, it deals with what family means and they should be there for one another. I'm fond that we have an explanation for how the villain has so many foot soldiers.  

Leonardo is the leader of the turtles. 

Raphael is the hothead and rebellious one of the turtles. Due to that, he has a love-hate relationship with Leo. 

Michelangelo is the immature one of the pack. 

I wish I can say that Donatello is the smart one but there isn't enough tech in this movie for him to display his knowledge. 

Splinter is the Turtle's mentor. My beef with this character is I find it hard to believe that he can learn martial arts the way he has.

Casey Jones is an ally of the turtles. 

April O'Neil is another ally to the turtles and thank goodness she isn't helpless. The only gripe I have with her is I don't buy her dynamic with Casey Jones. 

The Shredder is the leader of the foot clan and he's manipulative. 

The problem I have with this movie is that it doesn't feel like it's about the turtles. With that said this is an OK movie I would recommend this to Turtles fans. 

Rating = Rental  

My Book of Eli review

My Book of Eli review

Intro: So we have an action/adventure movie that deals with religion, now we're getting somewhere. 

Book of Eli: Set in a post-apocalyptic world a man name Eli travels west to deliver a book that's the last of its kind. Meanwhile, he bumps into a man named Carnegie who also wants the Book because he believes it will give him power. So Eli has to avoid him and get the Book to its destination. 

This movie should be the blueprint for how to make religious films applying to the general public. I like how this post-apocalyptic world is set up almost everything or anything can be used as currency. I appreciate that this movie isn't preachy with its religious theme however it could have been better if there were characters who are either against religion or indifferent to it. Doing that would add conflict in the story beyond fighting over something. I'm more interested in the war after learning why Eli's book is the last of its kind. The plot twist took me by surprise even though you could've figured it out. 

Eli is an enigma, some scenes shows that he's not that noble. The only complaint I have with him is I don't know how he was able to survive his injuries. 

Carnegie ( The main villain.) is manipulative. It's kind of hard to see him as a baddie for the most part because he's doing what he's doing to rebuild society. 

I only have two problems with this movie they are the plot holes and the movie can feel slow at times. Overall this is an OK movie, I would recommend this if you like post Apocalypse movies. 

Rating = Rental