axelstewart I came away from this movie having enjoyed every minute of it, and it saddens me to see that other people who watched it didn't get the same experience out of it. To that point, I'll address a lot of the complaints I'm seeing. I didn't expect it to be a work of art, and it wasn't a work of art. It was funny, quick-witted, and well-paced, with an interesting plot that got only somewhat predictable right at the end. The characters interacted realistically - not establishing great trust or romantic interest instantly, but instead bouncing off of each-other and coming back together organically. I don't understand any of the complaints about the acting. I didn't feel that any of the characters were wooden or overdramatic at all. None of them blew me away, but there wasn't any juncture at which they seemed not to be reacting to a situation properly, and I thought that the leads were all charismatic. The suspension of disbelief necessary for this movie is something that any moviegoer should be capable of for the sake of their own enjoyment of life's fleeting pleasures. The plot was not at all difficult to follow. There are only a few twists, and they are well-explained. The film only resorts to characters explaining things when it is much more efficient than showing through fully visual storytelling. I get that the representation of the African people in the movie was not entirely flattering, and for that, my estimation of the film is subdued somewhat. It's arguable that this is just the stupid henchman trope or heroic immunity, but I think it's a bit worse than that. Still, I would hesitate to call this racist or exploitative - just slightly thoughtless.I appreciated that all three of the main party were useful characters. The sidekick was not only competent and cool-headed, but also capable of solving problems creatively. Eva was legitimately not a helpless damsel - they didn't just give her one or two moments of usefulness, they allowed her to be a functional human being without the assistance of her male counterparts. The situations in which she failed were ones where she realistically should, and she was uncommonly brave and determined in the face of danger.I did not read the book, nor likely will I, but I loved the movie. It was far better than I expected, and I seldom enjoy a movie this much. If you didn't like it, that's okay, but relax a bit before you watch your next movie because you deserve to enjoy something this good.

M MALIK i saw this film many years back & i can say it without a doubt that this is not only the most underrated film but quite the best film ever released by paramount pictures,usually paramount studio release garbage films but if they do release some good ones they get edited just like MI2 of john woo now i don't care whats been edited in this film i have no complains because it was entertaining.this film has some similarities with the mummy series with all the desert scenes & fights scenes etc i loved the boat chase.i will not spoil the story see it yourself & decide but i can tell its about a treasure hunt but unlike most films this was done better the director did a great job i wish there was a sequel to this.the cast includes my favorite actress Penelope Cruz she was a treat to watch secondly this is the movie that introduced me to Matthew McConaughey he is such a fun guy to watch he should be the next James Bond i like him.i don't know why some people hate this film it provides good entertainment with a mix of comedy,romance & action all in one,got a nice cast,characters & story what more anyone want plus it is fast paced so no chance of getting bored.overall Sahara 2005 is a solid release from paramount pictures so go grab a DVD its a one time great watch my rating is 7/10.Recommended

FlashCallahan Searching for a treasure on the River Niger, Dirk Pitt stops the attempted assassination of a W.H.O. scientist investigating a disease that is killing thousands of North Africans. The suspected cause of the raging epidemic is vast, unprecedented pollution that threatens to end all life in the world's seas. Racing to save the world from environmental catastrophe, Pitt and his team run a gauntlet between a billionaire French industrialist and a bloodthirsty West African tyrant. In the desert, Pitt uncovers the truth behind his life-long quest - the fate of a Civil War ironclad. Now, amidst the blazing, shifting sands of the Sahara, Pitt will make a desperate stand......Sometimes when a summer movie comes along, you can just tell it's going to bomb from the upstart. The trailer was boring, the one sheet showed all the stars looking smug and pleased with themselves, and the biggest mistake it could have made, thinking that it could be the next big franchise.When there are talks about a fourth Indiana Jones movie in the works, don't release a similar movie based on a best selling series of novels, because it's going to get way too much more coverage than it deserves, and then the flaws with the film begin to show rapidly.Firstly, it's way too long, by a good twenty minutes. If you took out most of the shots with McConaughy smiling and looking smug, the run time would be a lot slimmer, so the action would feel a lot more taught.The soundtrack is just a little too wacky for the film, in fact, the wacky scenes in the film just feel so out of place, when the main villain is some maniacal dictator who really is a sinister being. The humour is tepid and bland, and the running joke regarding the boat just makes Macy seem like some whining queen.Cruz is at her lowest point here, literally the love interest, and eye candy for the bored gents in the audience.It's too violent to be a family film, too long to be as exciting as it should, and the comedic moments really drag the film down.Dirk Pitt? Now, what's that word that rhymes with Pitt?

carbuff This lightweight action movie unfairly bombed badly at the box office, but you still catch it in the comfort of your home.Sure, it's not great art, but it's got a good recipe for easy-going, undemanding, slick, and inoffensive entertainment. It's got beautiful people (and not just Matt--Penelope's not bad to look at either), beautiful places, and cool machine-type stuff. For those nights when you really just want to mindlessly kick back, this good-natured, straightforward, old-fashioned, action-adventure with extremely high production values might really suit the bill. Simply do up a bag of popcorn and grab a cold coke. Don't overthink this film, because I doubt it makes complete sense, although I wasn't really paying close enough attention to notice. I was following my own advice, and not really thinking.