May 2010. Dragged R to see Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Mike Newell, 2010). British director Mike Newell has lent his talent to loftier pursuits (Four Weddings and a Funeral, anyone?). As long as you do not expect much, as long as you realize this is mass entertainment at its most videogame basic, then you can have a good time. Nice FX, splendidly buff Jake Gyllenhaal, good fights.