■ ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’

Based on the video game, an adventurous prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) teams up with a rival princess to stop a sandstorm that could destroy the world.

Running time/rating: 1:55; PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action

What they’re saying: “A handsome, fast-paced and innocuous adventure that’s easy to take but lacks epic scale.” – Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter