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** 1/2 | An orphan becomes a prince. A supernatural dagger becomes a coveted prize. A video game becomes a flick. Directed by Mike Newell, “Prince of Persia” would make fine Saturday matinee fare if such a thing still existed. As Prince Dastan, Jake Gyllenhaal climbs walls, dodges swords and trades jibes with an angry princess (Gemma Arterton) while trying to unravel the murder of his father, the king.PG-13. 1 hour, 33 minutes. Lisa Kennedy
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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