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* {{Brownface}}: Gemma Arterton, a white Englishwoman, looks considerably tanner while playing the Persian princess Tamina. This is actually a subversion, as ancient Persians were significantly fair-skinned and some of their peoples could have easily passed as Northern Europeans; it's probably just that Gemma Arterton [[RealityIsUnrealistic would not have been convincingly Persian to Western audiences]] had she not been at least a bit dark.
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* {{Brownface}}: Gemma Arterton, a white Englishwoman, looks considerably tanner while playing the Persian princess Tamina. This is actually a subversion, as ancient Persians were significantly fair-skinned and some many of their peoples could have easily passed as Northern Europeans; it's probably just that Gemma Arterton [[RealityIsUnrealistic would not have been convincingly Persian to Western audiences]] had she not been at least a bit dark.
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** The film's setting zig-zags between several times of Persian story. The map at the beginning shows the extent of the Achaemenid Empire as around 400 BC, but the architecture and iconography look markedly Islamic and seem to be deliberately evoking the 7th century Muslim Persia.
** Whatever the time is, references are made to the Turks in terms evocative of the 12th century Ottoman Empire, instead of the loose confederation of nomadic peoples in central Asia that Turks were at the time proposed above.
** Indian rulers are referred to as "Mughals", a term that would not be used until the 16th century CE.
** Whatever the time is, references are made to the Turks in terms evocative of the 12th century Ottoman Empire, instead of the loose confederation of nomadic peoples in central Asia that Turks were at the time proposed above.
** Indian rulers are referred to as "Mughals", a term that would not be used until the 16th century CE.
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** The film's setting zig-zags between several times of Persian story. The map at the beginning shows the extent of the Achaemenid Empire as around 400 BC, but the architecture and iconography look markedly Islamic and seem to be deliberately evoking trying to evoke the 7th century Muslim Persia.
** Whatever the time it is,references the movie is indecisive about whether this version of Persia is Islamic or not. They use Arabic script, names and clothing, as well as Quranic-looking religious texts, but women like Tamina are made to not dressed in the Turks in terms evocative Muslim ''haya'' style and there seems to be none of the 12th century Ottoman Empire, instead of the loose confederation of nomadic peoples in central Asia that Turks were at the time proposed above.
** Indian rulers are referred to as "Mughals", a term that would not be used until the 16th century CE.Muslim daily religious obligations.
** Whatever the time it is,
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** References are made to the Turks in terms evocative of the 12th century Ottoman Empire, instead of the loose confederation of nomadic peoples in central Asia that Turks were at the time proposed above.
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** The allied kingdom of Alamut was not established until the 9th century and would be dismantled in the 13th.
** Indian rulers are referred to as "Mughals", a term that would not be used until the 16th century.
** The allied kingdom of Alamut was not established until the 9th century and would be dismantled in the 13th.
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* AnachronismStew: The MST3KMantra is in full effect, of course. The map at the beginning shows the extent of the Achaemenid Empire as it was before its conquest by Alexander (about 900 years before the film is set). References are made to the Turks, who at this point were a loose confederation of nomadic peoples in central Asia, yet are described in terms more evocative of the Ottoman Empire. Despite being pre-Islamic, the (presumably Sassanid) Persians use Arabic script. Indian rulers are referred to as "Mughals", a term that would not be used until the 16th century CE. Even more -- [[spoiler:the city of Alamut was actually where Hashashins ''resided''. Not to mention, that vizier named Nizam was the very first man killed by them. It's really a big question, if the movie shows its knowledge of the story, or complete lack of it.]]
* ArtisticLicenseHistory: The MST3KMantra is in full effect here, as he movie features such cases of AnachronismStew and historical deviations that it's really a big question if it shows a complete lack of historical knowledge or an equally great [[RuleOfCool disregard]].
** The film's setting zig-zags between several times of Persian story. The map at the beginning shows the extent of the Achaemenid Empire as around 400 BC, but the architecture and iconography look markedly Islamic and seem to be deliberately evoking the 7th century Muslim Persia.
** Whatever the time is, references are made to the Turks in terms evocative of the 12th century Ottoman Empire, instead of the loose confederation of nomadic peoples in central Asia that Turks were at the time proposed above.
** Indian rulers are referred to as "Mughals", a term that would not be used until the 16th century CE.
** The king and many of his courtmen are shown wearing regal attires of a style vaguely Nordic/European, being bare-headed and with headband-like crowns, in contrast to the vizier and other characters looking straight out of the Abbasid Caliphate.
** In real life, the city of Alamut [[spoiler:was actually where Hashashins ''resided''. Not to mention, that vizier named Nizam was the very first man killed by them.]]
** The film's setting zig-zags between several times of Persian story. The map at the beginning shows the extent of the Achaemenid Empire as around 400 BC, but the architecture and iconography look markedly Islamic and seem to be deliberately evoking the 7th century Muslim Persia.
** Whatever the time is, references are made to the Turks in terms evocative of the 12th century Ottoman Empire, instead of the loose confederation of nomadic peoples in central Asia that Turks were at the time proposed above.
** Indian rulers are referred to as "Mughals", a term that would not be used until the 16th century CE.
** The king and many of his courtmen are shown wearing regal attires of a style vaguely Nordic/European, being bare-headed and with headband-like crowns, in contrast to the vizier and other characters looking straight out of the Abbasid Caliphate.
** In real life, the city of Alamut [[spoiler:was actually where Hashashins ''resided''. Not to mention, that vizier named Nizam was the very first man killed by them.]]
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* {{Brownface}}: Gemma Arterton, a fair-skinned Englishwoman, looks considerably tanner while playing the Persian princess Tamina. Of course, some Persians are as fair skinned as Northern Europeans, but a fair Gemma Arterton [[RealityIsUnrealistic would not be convincingly Persian to Western audiences]].
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* ReptilesAreAbhorrent: An evil snake steals the dagger from the heroes.
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* YouTalkTooMuch: Seso asks Sheik Amar whether anyone's said this to him before running off to get the dagger. [[RhetoricalQuestionBlunder Amar actually says "uh-huh."]]
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** There are scenes in the movie resembling scenes from Disney's ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}''.
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* AdrenalineTime: Used for actions sequences, most notably in the combat scene between Seso and the Hassansin knife thrower where time is slowed down to show the otherwise fast moving projectiles in flight.
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* BatmanGambit: Used several times by [[spoiler:Nizam]] while trying to retrieve the dagger. [[spoiler:Another for Dastan, when he stabs himself with the dagger in front of his brother, hoping he would use the dagger to reverse time and save him and then in turn believe his story.]]
* BelligerentSexualTension: Dastan and Tamina have an obviously growing attraction throughout the film. It's most apparent when they are trying to kill each other.
* BelligerentSexualTension: Dastan and Tamina have an obviously growing attraction throughout the film. It's most apparent when they are trying to kill each other.
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** Used several times by [[spoiler:Nizam]] while trying to retrieve thedagger. dagger.
** [[spoiler:Another for Dastan, when he stabs himself with the dagger in front of his brother, hoping he would use the dagger to reverse time and save him and then inturn turn, believe his story.]]
* BelligerentSexualTension: Dastan and Tamina have an obviously growing attraction throughout the film. It'smost mostly apparent when they are trying to kill each other.
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** [[spoiler:Another for Dastan, when he stabs himself with the dagger in front of his brother, hoping he would use the dagger to reverse time and save him and then in
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* GratuitousPrincess: Tamina, the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reigning_prince# reigning princess]] of Alamut, which is obviously an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality independent principality]] at the start of the movie. One comment by her suggests that for some reason, each woman who guards the time-reversing dagger is called a princess.
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* GratuitousPrincess: Tamina, the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reigning_prince# reigning princess]] princess of Alamut, which is obviously an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality independent principality]] at the start of the movie. One comment by her suggests that for some reason, each woman who guards the time-reversing dagger is called a princess.
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** Those who use the time rewind temporarily gain {{Power Tattoo}}s on their dagger half of the body that look similar to Dark Prince from ''The Two Thrones''.
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** Those who use the time Dagger to rewind time temporarily gain {{Power Tattoo}}s on their dagger half of the body that look similar to Dark Prince from ''The Two Thrones''.
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-->'''Amar''': Don't look at me like that. You don't know what [[OneBadMohter she was like]].
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-->'''Amar''': Don't look at me like that. You don't know what [[OneBadMohter [[OneBadMother she was like]].
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[[Characters/PrinceOfPersiaTheSandsOfTime Now there's a character sheet for more details]].
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The film features Dastan, an orphan adopted by the king. After playing a decisive role in capturing a holy city for the Persian Empire, Dastan is framed for the murder of his adoptive father. In the company of Tamina, princess of the city, and in possession of a dagger with the power to control time itself, he flees. Not only must he now clear his name and uncover the true nature of a treacherous plot, but also prevent the Dagger from falling into the wrong hands, which would have dire consequences indeed. The Prince must also avoid falling victim to the dreaded killers known as the Hassansins.
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The film features Dastan, [[NamedByTheAdaptation Dastan,]] an orphan adopted by the king. After playing a decisive role in capturing a holy city for the Persian Empire, Dastan is framed for the murder of his adoptive father. In the company of Tamina, princess of the city, and in possession of a dagger with the power to control time itself, he flees. Not only must he now clear his name and uncover the true nature of a treacherous plot, but also prevent the Dagger from falling into the wrong hands, which would have dire consequences indeed. The Prince must also avoid falling victim to the dreaded killers known as the Hassansins.
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* EverythingsBetterWithPrincesses: Tamina, the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reigning_prince# reigning princess]] of Alamut, which is obviously an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality independent principality]] at the start of the movie. One comment by her suggests that for some reason, each woman who guards the time-reversing dagger is called a princess.
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* GratuitousPrincess: Tamina, the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reigning_prince# reigning princess]] of Alamut, which is obviously an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality independent principality]] at the start of the movie. One comment by her suggests that for some reason, each woman who guards the time-reversing dagger is called a princess.
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* EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas: Subverted with Sheik Amar. When he says he'd sell out his mother out for the type of gold Dastan's brother is offering for his capture, Seso gives him an aghast look.
-->'''Amar''': Don't look at me like that. You don't know what she was like.
-->'''Amar''': Don't look at me like that. You don't know what she was like.
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* WhatMeasureIsAMook: While evading capture, Dastan can be seen killing the soldiers coming after him -- it's particularly jarring as these are soldiers of Persia, the same people whose lives he hoped to save by attacking Alamut in the way he did, and who he could stand to rule some day as a prince. Rendered moot, however, [[spoiler:when Dastan goes back in time]].
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* EasilyForgiven: From Tamina's perspective, Dastan invaded her city, killed lots of people, and now is hitting on her (even if they are to be part of a political marriage)- in his defense though, it was publicly admitted to her that the entire attack was a mistake (including that they were misled into doing it), and that they're all contrite about the affair. It's also due in part to Dastan handing back the Sands of Time dagger, as a genuine gesture of good will. As a result, though Tamina has every right to be angry at Dastan for the attack, she chooses to be carefully diplomatic with him.
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* EasilyForgiven: From Not nearly as pronounced the first time around, but from Tamina's perspective, perspective post-ResetButton, Dastan invaded her city, killed lots of people, and now is hitting on her (even if they are to be part of a political marriage)- marriage) - in his defense though, it was publicly admitted to her that the entire attack was a colossal mistake (including that they were misled into doing it), and that they're all contrite about the affair. It's also due in part to Dastan handing back the Sands of Time dagger, as a genuine gesture of good will. As a result, though Tamina has every right to be angry at Dastan for the attack, she chooses to be carefully diplomatic with him.
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* EasilyForgiven: "You invaded my city, killed lots of people and are now hitting on me, prince I don't remember about. Okay!"
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* EasilyForgiven: "You From Tamina's perspective, Dastan invaded my her city, killed lots of people people, and are now is hitting on me, prince I don't remember about. Okay!"her (even if they are to be part of a political marriage)- in his defense though, it was publicly admitted to her that the entire attack was a mistake (including that they were misled into doing it), and that they're all contrite about the affair. It's also due in part to Dastan handing back the Sands of Time dagger, as a genuine gesture of good will. As a result, though Tamina has every right to be angry at Dastan for the attack, she chooses to be carefully diplomatic with him.
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* FrameUp: Dastan is framed for killing the king [[spoiler:so his brothers will be too busy ruling the kingdom or hunting Dastan to pay attention to his search for the Sands of Time]].
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* FrameUp: Dastan is framed for killing the king [[spoiler:so his brothers will be too busy ruling the kingdom or hunting Dastan to pay attention to his Nizam's search for the Sands of Time]].
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* BatmanGambit: Used several times by [[spoiler:Nizam]] while trying to retrieve the dagger. [[spoiler:Another that counts as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome for Dastan, when he stabs himself with the dagger in front of his brother, hoping he would use the dagger to reverse time and save him and then in turn believe his story.]]
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* BatmanGambit: Used several times by [[spoiler:Nizam]] while trying to retrieve the dagger. [[spoiler:Another that counts as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome for Dastan, when he stabs himself with the dagger in front of his brother, hoping he would use the dagger to reverse time and save him and then in turn believe his story.]]
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* {{Irony}}: [[spoiler: In the first time line, the brothers treated Princess Tamina like a prisoner and a prize to be awarded to one of them. After Dastan does a grand rewind and exposes his Uncle's deception, the princes approach this same princess as an equal to apologize to.]]
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* LiteralCliffhanger: Dastan and Tamina are pushed off a cliff by [[spoiler:Nizam]] but Dastan manages to hold to a ledge. But he cannot sustain himself and Tamina. Cue her HeroicSacrifice in form of CutTheSafetyRope.
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* LiteralCliffhanger: Dastan and Tamina are pushed off a cliff by [[spoiler:Nizam]] but Dastan manages to hold on to a ledge. But he cannot sustain himself and Tamina. Cue her HeroicSacrifice in form of a CutTheSafetyRope.
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* GoodScarsEvilScarsFrameUp: Dastan is framed for killing the king [[spoiler:so his brothers will be too busy ruling the kingdom or hunting Dastan to pay attention to his search for the Sands of Time]].
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* LiteralCliffhanger: Dastan and Tamina are pushed off a cliff by Nizam [[spoiler:Nizam]] but Dastan manages to hold to a ledge. But he cannot sustain himself and Tamina. Cue her HeroicSacrifice in form of CutTheSafetyRope.
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* MentalTimeTravelMentalTimeTravel: The Dagger brings one's mind back in time, allowing them to change things from that point forward with the memory of what will happen.
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''Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'' is a live-action film based on the [[Franchise/PrinceOfPersia video game series of the same name]], directed by Mike Newell and starring Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.
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''Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'' is a live-action film based on the [[Franchise/PrinceOfPersia video game series of the same name]], directed by Mike Newell and starring Creator/JakeGyllenhaal.
Creator/JakeGyllenhaal, and released in late May 2010.
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* HollywoodTactics: Garsiv commands a cavalry company and is given command of the attack on a city. Any ''VideoGame/TotalWar'' enthusiast will tell you that cavalry is the worst choice for your vanguard in a siege attack. They're best held in reserve for when the city is breached or for open fields without narrow streets. Garsiv also knows only how to attack from the front. Combine his tactics with his choice of troops and you can imagine the results if Dastan and his company hadn't opened a second gate that was virtually unguarded.
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* FlechetteStorm: The Hassansin knife thrower hurls metal projectiles against his opponents.
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* BattleCouple: Dastan and Tamina.
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* HappilyAdopted: Dastan was adopted by the King and is loved as an equal by his brothers.
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* ObviouslyEvil:
** Garsiv is a {{glory seeker}} who [[BloodKnight attacks the city head-on regardless of casualties]], wears [[ColorCodedForYourConvenience black armor]] and is the [[MaliciousSlander very first person to accuse]] Dastan of assassinating the king. [[spoiler:Subverted, since it turns out Garsiv was completely unaware of Nizam's scheming and saves Dastan's life once the truth is revealed to him.]]
** The Hassansins.
** Nizam has both BaldOfEvil and BeardOfEvil.
** Garsiv is a {{glory seeker}} who [[BloodKnight attacks the city head-on regardless of casualties]], wears [[ColorCodedForYourConvenience black armor]] and is the [[MaliciousSlander very first person to accuse]] Dastan of assassinating the king. [[spoiler:Subverted, since it turns out Garsiv was completely unaware of Nizam's scheming and saves Dastan's life once the truth is revealed to him.]]
** The Hassansins.
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* QuirkyMinibossSquad: The Hassansins. There's a snake guy, a fire guy, a whip guy, a knife guy, an axe guy...
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** Nizam, saving his brother's life and all. Well, until he became [[TheResenter resentful]].
** Dastan, the boy that risked his life to save someone wrongly persecuted ends up leading the attack on an innocent nation, though doing so from misinformation and out of a concern to avoid, as much as possible, the horrendous death tolls that the original attack plan's full frontal assault would most likely incur going by RealLife historical record[[note]] there's a reason attacking walled cities tended towards long sieges to starve out the defenders, after all[[/note]].
** Nizam, saving his brother's life and all. Well, until he became [[TheResenter resentful]].
** Dastan, the boy that risked his life to save someone wrongly persecuted ends up leading the attack on an innocent nation, though doing so from misinformation and out of a concern to avoid, as much as possible, the horrendous death tolls that the original attack plan's full frontal assault would most likely incur going by RealLife historical record[[note]] there's a reason attacking walled cities tended towards long sieges to starve out the defenders, after all[[/note]].
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* {{Warrior Prince}}: Dastan and his brothers are all accomplished warriors who lead their father's army in battle.
