The ABC video gives everyone a good view of a Jake Gyllenhaal they may not be accustomed to and comments about the plot of the film and its take on the much-loved game are shoved to one side by the reactions of open-mouthed and goggle-eyed viewers. I enjoyed Cinematical's article, for instance, but I had to marvel at this: 'It would be nice to see something from Prince of Persia other than Jake Gyllenhaal's incredible physique, wouldn't it?' Really? Can't we have more of it instead?
The images of an all action, bare-chested, sword-slashing, wall-leaping, feisty princess-rescuing, street-urchining, armour-wearing Jake were a little too late to stop Jake's slide in the AfterEltop Hot 100, which was announced today. After two years' running at the top, Jake was number 4 today. But, as AfterElton said: 'The Brokeback Mountain star has three movies in post-production for release in 2009, and they show the range of this talented young actor. He’ll come to us first in Brothers, an Afghan war-era tearjerker, followed by the political satire Nailed. Then we get to the prize: Prince of Persia, based on the video game. Pictures from the set of Persia show Jake as a buff, ripped, action star, defying gravity and defeating the bad guys as his long hair ripples in the wind. So, yes, the lovable Jake slipped a little this year. Call it out of sight, out of mind. But something tells us that come next year, Jake will have a good shot at regaining his Hot 100 crown.'
Jake's much admired muscles continue to be put to good use - yesterday (May 10) Jake was seen at the Whole Foods Brentwood store. It would seem impolite not to call attention to Jake's tongue at this point.
I need to see this again:
Many thanks to IHJ for the pictures!
