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rich8606
11/04/09

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Wow, they're doing it, they're actually making what looks to be a decent VG movie. #princeofpersia
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Eckleberg
11/04/09

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The problem here is they are taking the idiotic prince of the Sands of Time sequels, where a relationship is composed by the amount of glib comments you can make. The prince in Sands of time however was one of the few game characters who develops; from spoiled brat to hero. Not to mention the subtle development of his relationship with farrah. I dont really care for the film either way Patrice Desilets was the genius behind Pop:SoT, and his next piece of genius is out in two weeks... #princeofpersia
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Manganese
11/04/09

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So instead, there will be "consequences" for using the Dagger and there won't be sand monsters Jake Gyllenhaal fights to recharge it.Makes me wonder if they even really played the game before they made the movie. Wouldn't expendable charges of sand power you have to refill by killing enemies or else they respawn count as a consequence and incentive? I can live with them not having sand monsters, but the logic behind the prince becoming omnipotent because of the dagger has me confused. The way the dagger worked in the game was far from boring or super powerful. I distinctly remeber needing the time manipulating powers to pass certain rought points in the game and if you didn't have any charges left, I always got the "oh, well you kinda screwed the pooch here, should have saved some of those charges for this part" feeling.Whatever actor they used for the role of the Prince is really all that kills this movie for me just looking at the trailer as is.
First off:
1) the hell is with the british accent and non-persian look?

2) where is his big nasty sword and poofy white pants?

3) what the fuck is with that leather vest he has on in the begging of the trailer? Who wears that in a desert? "I'm sweating balls here in this leather, my shoulders and arms are sun burned and cancerous, but man I am so BADASS." #princeofpersia
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Xelioth
11/04/09

@Manganese: it's a movie. they have an hour and a half. you can't fill that with random battles against monster or you'll lose the plot. he can't run out of sand the same way either because it would take time to show how he acts without sand and would again take more time to refill.

the british accent and non-persian look are due to it being a movie as well. they probably couldn't find a decent actor who also happened to be persian. it happens all the time. get over it.

and your two whines about the character design? those are ALWAYS changed in movies. it's about looking cool, not making sense. it's a damn movie. get over it, ffs. #princeofpersia
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Manganese
11/04/09

@Xelioth: Well as I said, I can understand the lack of sand monsters, and I really only mentioned the dagger running out of sand because of how Mechner was saying the prince would be omnipotent if they left the dagger as it was in the game. I just didn't understand the logic there, so I pointed out the game mechanics in fact had a consequence and incentive to use the dagger.

If it's supposed to be a movie adaptation then shouldn't the movie characters atleast somewhat resemble the game characters? I just thought the prince in the movie lacked authenticity or something....maybe saying he detracted from the atmosphere and theme of the movie is more accurate? Either way, being a movie based off video game, I think some part of the game should follow over into the movie besides the running, jumping and sandstorms. Atmosphere, themes and character development are all huge parts of what makes a game great or unique, the "it's a movie get over it" arguement is what prevents movie adaptations from being as great as their book or video game predecessors. Why should I trade logic/common sense for visual appeal or "coolness"? If I'm watching a movie, I'd much rather be immersed in the story/plot/dialogue and have everyone wearing plastic bedsheets, than spend the entire movie being unimpressed with "badass" visuals and an unengaging fictional universe. #princeofpersia
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Xelioth
11/04/09

@Manganese: you're just being too picky, though. the atmosphere in that trailer is EXACTLY the atmosphere from the game. the game never felt like actual persia, it just felt sort of like bad ass aladdin.

character development is something you can't just based solely on what little we've seen in the trailer.

and how in god's name is the character design worse at all? it's damn near a carbon copy of the Warrior Within armor, ffs. [image.com.com]

"it's a movie" is only a bad argument when you're talking about big issues. what you're talking about is nit-picky little crap that makes no difference. #princeofpersia
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Blore07
11/04/09

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Not sure about the rest of you folks, but if this film is in any way like POTC then count me out. #princeofpersia
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Barts
11/04/09

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Am I gonna get b*tch-slapped for saying I actually kinda like the trailer? #princeofpersia
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zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ
11/04/09

@Barts: im right behind you. #princeofpersia
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Kanji08
11/04/09

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I played thru the original Sands of Time a couple weeks ago. The only boss fight in the game is at the end when you fight the Vizier.

Also, I hope Ubisoft's "big announcement" is merely another PoP title and not a Street Fighter-esque "The Game based on the movie based on the game" fiasco.

As for the trailer, it's everything I was expecting from the Bruckheimer/Disney duo. Sure people will find things to bitch about (they always find things to bitch about), but it looks like the solid, summer blockbuster I was expecting it to be. I'm sure it won't win any Emmys, but it'll be more than watchable/enjoyable. #princeofpersia
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Dangsterr
11/04/09

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NO! I don't want another sequel to the last POP game, I was glad it ended, I don't want to see it again!

I absolutely loathed the last POP game.... Even though I'm a POP fan. #princeofpersia
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Whizkid103
11/04/09

@Dangsterr: You're about the only person who hated that visually and emotionally stunning game.
The last Prince of Persia stirred up sadness, fear, anger, and regret. No video game has ever made me laugh or cry as much as that game did. Sorry you're so pissed that you can't rewind time to see what an amazing game it was. #princeofpersia
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Strife Fox †
11/04/09

@Whizkid103: Didn't seem all that great to me, after all the hype I picked it up, played for about 3 hours and put it down, haven't lifted it since, I guess I just didn't enjoy it, I don't hate the game like the other guy, I just got really bored. #princeofpersia
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Whizkid103
11/04/09

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It actually has the potential to not totally suck ass.
I mean, look at Silent Hill. Sure, the ending was stupid, they destroyed some characters, but at least it stuck true to the game.
But I still still hate video games becomign movies. #princeofpersia
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supra5mge
11/04/09

@Whizkid103: I hate it when games become movies also. This trailer didn't look too bad though. I will probably go see it in the theater mainly due to the big crazy action scenes. I just hope it isn't too similar to Pirates in its delivery etc., The first Pirates was good but the next 2? bleh #princeofpersia
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Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.
11/04/09

@supra5mge: Even terrible movies get good trailers.

Just saying. #princeofpersia
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ThursdayNext
11/04/09

@Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: So very true. :( #princeofpersia
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shaunmcilroy
11/04/09

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Video game tie-in on Xbox LIVE.

That's what I think anyway...I really can't see Ubi making a top tier PoP sequel to last years gem AND another PoP for the movie in the same year unless its a LIVE Arcade release.....or PSN. #princeofpersia
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Whizkid103
10/29/09

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I'm seeing this just to see shirtless Jake Gylenenahalabahama. #princeofpersia
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Cat_Alex
10/29/09

@Whizkid103: *also gibbers* #princeofpersia
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GCLonginus
10/29/09

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This has the potential to be the first ever plausible game movie with Jerry Bruckheimer and Mike Newell behind the project. The story of SoT is already epic so let's be hopeful. #princeofpersia
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DigitalHero
10/29/09

@GCLonginus: This could be the best game film since Silent Hill and Mortal Kombat. I'm not saying those were masterpieces or anything but they were the better game films.
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GrimesFace
10/29/09

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I'm hoping this turns out relatively well. And I'm probably not going to go see it at the 2012 screening. To be honest, that whole Mayan calendar thing kinda freaks me out ... #princeofpersia
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DigitalHero
10/29/09

@GrimesFace: Don't let it freak you out. They couldn't even prophesy their own demise. The Bible is a better source of prophecy. Heck, Nostradamus even.
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GrimesFace
10/30/09

@DigitalHero: Hm and that's not really saying a whole lot lol excellent point, sir. I actually feel better now, believe it or not! #princeofpersia
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ph15h
10/29/09

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"Be honest – how many of you are going to go see the film 2012 just so you can watch the Prince of Persia trailer on the big screen? "

:| I went to see a corny Vietnamese movie with my cousin to see the Avatar trailer... only to notice it was the M. Night Avatar, not the James Cameron Avatar. I mean, I liked the cartoon, but... it's M. Night. I guess I'll peep 2012, or wait for the PoP trailer to leak online. #princeofpersia
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Ether999
10/29/09

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Sounds kinda horrible, tbh.

When will they learn that games should be games and movies should be movies? (X Men Origins: Wolverine being an exception) #princeofpersia
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StoneLazerkill
10/29/09

@Ether999: Ya but that movie sucked. The game had to be good to make up for it. Like a fat person being nice. #princeofpersia
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TitillatedOcelot
10/29/09

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Overheard in Hollywood:

Exec1: Expectations of Prince of Persia are sinking fast!

Exec2: Use my duct tape! Attach it to 2012! One of these turds has gotta float... #princeofpersia
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