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    Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time

    Featured In Issue 149, July/August/September 2010

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Walt Disney Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    104986
    (MPAA Rating):
    PG-13
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $44.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    116
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    2010
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    09/14/10
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Mike Newell
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    Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    "Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time" chronicles a race against time when a rogue prince (Gyllenhaal) reluctantly teams up with a rival princess (Arterton) to safeguard a magical dagger that gives its possessor the power to reverse time and rule the world. Based on the video game series "Prince Of Persia" created by Jordan Mechner. (Gary Reber)

    Special features on the Blu-ray Disc™ include CineExplore: "The Sands Of Time" interactive featurette lets you take control of the dagger and use it to unlock secrets behind your favorite scenes, including segments "Walking Up Walls," "Filming In Morocco," and "Ostrich Jockey Tryouts" (HD); the deleted scene "The Banquet: Garsiv Presents Heads" (HD 01:26); a "Tron" preview and other sneak peaks; and BD-Live functionality. Disc Two is a DVD of the film and Disc Three is a digital copy of the film.

    The 1080p AVC picture is a stunning cinematic experience, with a warm color palette that perfectly caputures the age-old desert settings. Contrast is excellent within this context, with revealing shadow delineation. Hues are rich and warm, with deep reddish and brownish tones. Blacks are deep and solid, which enhance the experience of dimensionality. Resolution is excellent, with sharp and clear imagery tht reveals fine facial and textue details. Nuances in imagery are impresive, such as scenes with dust. Fleshtones appear naturally hued and tanned from the hot desert environent. This is an excellent visual experience that is reference quality throughout. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is well produced, with dynamic and holosonic® soundfield envelopment. Atmospheric sound effects effectively enhance the sense of realism and dimension. Sound effects are, at times, weighty and powerful with impactful .1 LFE engagement to below 25 Hz. During intense action scenes effects are panned throughout the soundfield, and the SPL is fully energized. The music score is supportive and enhances the mood with a full orchestral treatment befitting of the storytelling. The music provides enhanced surround envelopment and soundfield engagement. If there is one element that is deficient, it is the dialogue, which is the result of production sound and ADR, but with waning spatial integration. Dialogue does not integrate well with the screen settings, but then this is so typical of action adventure productions in which the dialogue must compete with numerous sound elements. Still, this is an impressive soundtrack that integrates the complex sound elements into a holistic sonic experience. (Gary Reber)

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