Dayna Cussler, Delroy Lindo, Glynn Turman
Master explorer Dirk Pitt takes on the adventure of his life when he embarks on a treasure hunt through some of the most dangerous regions of West Africa. Searching for what locals call the "Ship of D...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 30, 2005
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Stats: 6,450 reviews
Flixster Reviews (6,450)
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June 20, 2009Was as good as I expected it to be, which was not very...cheesiness abounds, and Matthew McConnaughey young Ron Jeremy look is kind of creepy...
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November 23, 2008"Dirk Pitt. Adventure has a new name."
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 ...( read more) -
October 1, 2008"No Panama!" LOL
Although the movie version of Clive Cussler's novel is very different, I think following the book would have been a mistake. Although it varied a lot, this was a great twist and I REALLY, REALLY love this movie.
Steve Zhan and Matthew McConaughey keep m...( read more) -
June 27, 2008The very definition of enjoyable romp. McConaughey is perfect in looks and charisma as the strong hero type, and Zahn plays off him wonderfully as the comedy sidekick. The interesting thing here is that they are not an odd couple. They are in fact very similar, which only makes s...( read more)
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November 4, 2009I actually liked this movie, the whole Civil War ship takes off to Africa thing was intriguing. Everything unbelievable though but it's a movie it's just supposed to be fun. It did seem to take a long time to end
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October 31, 2009Is the average "adventure wannabe" movie, which lacks one little, tiny thing...the salt and pepper of a true action flick
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Critic Reviews
February 7, 2006
Kurt Loder, MTV
April 8, 2005
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
This one has everything: stereotyped characters, shaky camera work, absurdly inappropriate pop songs on the soundtrack, a confused tone, misplaced zaniness and a nonsensical story. full review
April 8, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post
The one-liners, mostly bland, are used so liberally that they water down the action. full review
April 8, 2005
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
It's about good ol' boys on a rip-snorting adventure, and to that end, it succeeds. full review
April 8, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
I enjoyed this movie on its own dumb level, which must mean (I am forced to conclude) in my own dumb way. full review
April 7, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
A testosterone-drenched escapade that misses because it lacks the tension to make it a thrill ride. full review
April 7, 2005
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
There's no disguising the fact that Sahara has all the heft of marshmallow. full review
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April 17, 2007I love this movie! It has such a great atmosphere to it. The cast is great and so is the music. It is action-packed and comical. All-around great movie!
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