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Sahara (2005)
Released By: Paramount Pictures   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: 4/8/2005
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Studio: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Breck Eisner
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.saharamovie.com/
Theatrical Release: 4/8/2005
Home Video Release: 8/30/2005
Cast: Delroy Lindo, William H. Macy, Penelope Cruz, Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Dayna Cussler
Published ID: 191143
UPC: 097363418146, 097360513844, 097360340846, 097360704143, 097361182841,
Plot: Matthew McConaughey stars as explorer and adventurer Dirk Pitt in this adaptation of the best-selling novel by Clive Cussler. Pitt thinks he may have found both a fortune and the answer to a long-standing mystery when he discovers a rare coin in the waters of a river in West Africa. During the Civil War, an ironclad battleship with a valuable cargo went missing, and Pitt's theory is that the coin places the ship somewhere in the Sahara Desert. Pitt and his goofy sidekick, Al Giordino (Steve Zahn), set out to find it, but along the way they make the acquaintance of Dr. Eva Rojas (Penélope Cruz), a scientist and physician who is trying to determine the source of a strange and deadly disease sweeping the nation. As Eva joins Dirk and Al, they begin to wonder if the mysteries they're trying to uncover might be somehow linked. Sahara was only the second of Cussler's Dirk Pitt adventures to be adapted for the screen; the first, 1980's Raise the Titanic, was publicly dismissed by the author. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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History and adventure collide perfectly in this film.
Added 9/30/2009

Sahara is the right mix of adventure, intrigue and history, rolled into one. This film never has a dull moment and characters you will love.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Couldn't find this movie any where
Added 9/12/2009

This movie is one of my favorites. I had loaned it out to someone and obviously it was one of their favorites also, since they never returned it. As usual was able to find it on Amazon.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Just Plain Fun!
Added 7/20/2009

I like previous reviewers have not read the book. I can not comment on that perspective, but for me I really enjoyed this movie. I missed it at the box office but caught it when on cable. There are some unbelievable parts just like the bond movies but thats what makes it so much fun. I loved the characters, the music, and the story. I am sorry this didn't do well enough for them to make more films. I would recommend it to most everyone.

Robyn Carter
Lexington, KY

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Please make more!!!!!
Added 7/13/2009

Great film. This adaptation of Clive Cusslers book SAHARA made the story come alive. Just the right mixture of action and suspense to keep you riveted to the screen. The performances of Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, and William H. Macy were outstanding. I only hope that these guys get together and make many more of these movies. Clive... You are the best! Keep cranking them out buddy. As long as you write them, I'll buy and read them.
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Fun Fun Fun
Added 6/14/2009

I absolutely love Clive Cussler novels. I love that Dirk Pitt runs around saving everyone in the world, getting out of tight spots with only a screwdriver and always gets the woman. It sounds very James Bondish or MacGiverish when described this way. In realty Dirk is a combo of the two- sexy, drives nice cars when he can, takes care of the woman around him and yet able to get out of tight spots with nothing but his wits and a few odds and ends.

This movie lived up to my expectations of great fun.

Others have reviewed and covered the plot far more deeply than I can. Needless to say, the hero saved the day, saved the girl, saved the world and saved his best friend. He got a cool car out of the deal and a kiss from the girl and had fun doing it.

This movie has moments that made me laugh.

It was a fun movie. Enjoy. Worth the money.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
History and adventure collide perfectly in this film.
Added 9/30/2009

Sahara is the right mix of adventure, intrigue and history, rolled into one. This film never has a dull moment and characters you will love.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Couldn't find this movie any where
Added 9/12/2009

This movie is one of my favorites. I had loaned it out to someone and obviously it was one of their favorites also, since they never returned it. As usual was able to find it on Amazon.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Just Plain Fun!
Added 7/20/2009

I like previous reviewers have not read the book. I can not comment on that perspective, but for me I really enjoyed this movie. I missed it at the box office but caught it when on cable. There are some unbelievable parts just like the bond movies but thats what makes it so much fun. I loved the characters, the music, and the story. I am sorry this didn't do well enough for them to make more films. I would recommend it to most everyone.

Robyn Carter
Lexington, KY

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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