Sahara (Widescreen Edition) | 
| Director: Breck Eisner
Actors: Matthew Mcconaughey, Steve Zahn, Penelope Cruz, William H. Macy, Rainn Wilson
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  246 reviews
Sales Rank: 8661
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: Arabic (Original Language), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 124 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: PARD341814D
UPC: 097363418146
EAN: 0097363418146
ASIN: B0009UC7H0
Theatrical Release Date: April 8, 2005
Release Date: August 30, 2005
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Product Description
There is a legend of a treasure that claims all who seek it... Scouring the ocean depths for treasure-laden shipwrecks is business as usual for a thrill-seeking underwater adventurer (Matthew McConaughey) and his wisecracking buddy (Steve Zahn). But when these two cross paths with a beautiful doctor (Penelope Cruz), they find themselves on the ultimate treasure hunt. Soon the three are in for the ride of their lives as they cross the blistering North African terrain, pitting their skills against ruthless enemies bent on world destruction. In a race against time, this trio of unlikely heroes must unravel the clues, solve the mystery and save the world in "...a delirious escape into adventure-serial heaven" the whole family can enjoy.
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It took more than 25 years for another Clive Cussler novel to come to the screen after the financial and critical disaster of Raise the Titanic. Based on Cussler's oddly landlocked adventure, Sahara finds the author's hero, Dirk Pitt (Matthew McConaughey)--a sort of all-American, high seas variation of James Bond--in Africa looking for a Confederate ironclad ship that impossibly might have ended up there. Soon he and his faithful sidekick Al Giordino (Steve Zahn) are lost in another adventure, discovering a deadly contaminate being tracked by a beautiful doctor (Penelope Cruz). The results are checkered: there's no one outstanding sequence, but the action is enjoyably varied, while the thrills are mild yet not bombastic or gratuitous. The cast are all adept in their roles, yet the only one who sparkles is the scene-stealing Zahn, cast against type; McConaughey, who also produced, knows he might be starting a franchise character and plays it safe. He's never as dangerous as Cussler's hero is on the page (except in his introduction), and in fact, the whole movie plays towards comedy, infused by a soundtrack of 70s FM radio monsters. Cussler fanatics may not like this lighter fare, especially with the archeological portion (a Cussler strong point) not fully embraced, but with a very, very likable cast and colorful settings, Sahara is a kindler, gentler action film that has all the elements in place for a better, more memorable franchise if anyone cares to attempt it. --Doug Thomas
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 Fun Fun Fun June 14, 2009
apoem (Bosque Farms, NM USA)
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.
 Very campy, very fun - I liked it better than National Treasure May 26, 2009
Mad Max (Seattle, WA USA)
My first comment is, don't try to take this film too seriously! Sahara is one of those misunderstood, underrated movie in recent years. I found it to be (mostly) lighthearted, campy, fun, and even a little bit dumb ...and reminiscent of the original Indiana Jones (Lost Ark, not the other three).
It got awful ratings by critics (38% on Rotten Tomatoes), and I think many people were expecting another National Treasure. I'm not sure why they drew the comparison - just because they came out at the same time? But I actually enjoyed this more than National Treasure (and even more than Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skulls), simply because it didn't take itself too seriously.
The film did tip it's hat to a few serious social issues (some of the corruption in African governments, lack of humanitarian aid, and most importantly, the corporations trying to corner the natural resources markets). But mostly, this was lighthearted and fun - windsurfing through the desert, diving, flying, racing, chasing, etc.
And the casting was simply perfect. Frankly, I'm not a huge fan of Matthew McConaughey, but he was perfect for this role. Steve Zahn added a LOT to this film as the sidekick, Penelope Cruz and Delroy Lindo were wonderful, and William H. Macy was brilliant.
I frankly was expecting something like Blood Diamonds (an excellent, excelling film) or National Treasure. Instead I was pleasantly surprised - I found it to be a breath of fresh air.
Yes the villains were a bit over-the-top. The plot was a bit absurd but straightforward nonetheless (I simply cannot understand people who were confused by this, or said there were too many twists and turns) - it's a simple adventure movie that made me smile.
I'm usually not into pop/pulp fiction novels, but seeing the movie actually made me pick up some Clive Cussler novels. I hope they make more of these films!
Brandon C. Dickson April 20, 2009
Brandon C. Dickson (Brigham City, UT USA)
I received this product in a timely manner and it was in very good condition, the price was just right.
 If only..... December 29, 2008
Eric E. Weinraub (Issaquah, Washington United States)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Had the movie been as exciting and tension filled as the attack on and the disappearance of the CSA's ironclad Texas this film would have been great. Matthew M, a graduate of the Keanu Reeves school of acting, really is quite poor.
It is great and the service was spectacular!!! December 20, 2008
P. Pierce (Florida)
I think this was one of the greatest movies. I had read the book,which was a little more exciting. But I did enjoy the movie as well
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