Great Film: Sahara
A fun time for all
I'm extremely perplexed at the lukewarm and especially the bad reviews
this one is getting from the professional critics, because my husband
and I both found it a very enjoyable romp. Yes, you have to suspend
your disbelief during some of the action sequences, but I don't
remember people complaining about the lack of realism in the Indy Jones
or "Romancing the Stone" series. The dialogue (especially the buddy
banter and William H. Macy's character) is amusing, the plot easy to
follow despite its complexities, and the action virtually nonstop. I
also found it refreshing for the sidekick to look like a doofus, but
actually more than hold his own during crunch time.
I can only assume the negative reactions are from fans of the book (I
have never read any Clive Custler, so it may well depart from it in
tone or otherwise.) But judged solely on its merits as a light-hearted
adventure movie, it more than met my expectations.
Cast
- Eva Rojas played by Penélope Cruz
- Imam (as Jude Akuwudike) played by Jude Akuwidike
- Lawyer played by Mark Aspinall
- Mrs. Nwokolo played by Rakie Ayola
- Train Driver played by Christopher Bello
- Gunboat 1 Officer played by Nicholas Beveney
- Pick Up Truck Guard played by Empotoe Bosage
