Sahara (2005)

When Critics and Audiences Disagree (141 movies items)

"Critics: 39% Audiences: 61% Consensus: A mindless adventure flick with a preposterous plot."

The Biggest Flops in Movie History (Unadjusted) (54 movies items)

"Total Cost (Production & Marketing): $241,000,000. Worldwide Gross: $119,269,486. Total Net Loses: $121,730,514."

Best Films of 2005 (100 movies items)

"This one wanted to be epic, but instead it was just a pic. "

Holt Movie Collection (1517 movies items)

"DVD"

Authors Hate the Movie Versions of Their Book (22 movies items)

" Clive Cussler’s Dirk Pitt tales have a cult following. Dirk Pitt movies don’t, especially 2005’s Sahara starring Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz. In fact, it was a certified flop: the $145 million production made just $68 million at the box office. Cussler said it was because the producer failed to give him total script control as agreed upon and sued for $38 million. He lost. In fact, Cussler was ordered to pay $13.9 million for legal fees incurred by the Sahara production company"

50 Things To Do Before You Die (50 movies items)

"9. Go on safari African Safari Tips If you're on a guided tour, your chances of encountering problems are minimal. If you're travelling alone, keep up-to-date with local news so you know about potential "hot spots". Get a local perspective - ask someone where you're staying to give you a run-down on any unsafe areas, and codes of dress and behaviours. All reserves have a set of rules that you need to follow to ensure your safety. Many of the animals you'll come across are dangerous. Stay i"

The Evolution of Rainn Wilson (36 tv items)

"As Rudi Gunn "

Box Office Disappointments (169 movies items)

"Budget $130,000,000 Box Office Gross $68,642,452 "

Big Movie Fails - Superant (38 movies items)

"It is so unfair. I had great memories of a war movie with Humphrey Bogart with the same name. Now I have to think about this turkey. Production Budget: $130 million Domestic Total Gross: $68,671,925"

Places I have seen... (35 movies items)

"Note:, When I have been to Algeria, I have even been to the freaking Sahara a couple of times. As a kid, you aren't really aware about the greatness of being there but still I will never forget it. "