Found this earlier, not very in depth and not by a main critic. Like the first reviewer, this person didnt read Cussler before seeing the movie.
Movie Review I don't think that's too bad a review, actually, considering what the filmmakers seem to be going for. A "family adventure flick" might be broad enough to attrack a wide enough audience to make the film successful. Anyone find out how "national treasure" did as a film from similar genre?
Plus, I'm happy that DP and Eva "split up" for at least a little while in the movie because they certainly were not together very much in the book.
National Treasure was amazing, and I can't wait for it's release on DVD. They don't make enough of those types of movies anymore -- just good old Saturday afternoon fun you can bring everyone to see and enjoy.
It was called 'predictable' and 'nonsenseical' (sp?) by a few critics, but then, what the hell do those people know anyway. If you like a movie, you shouldn't care what anyone thinks about it.
As for Sahara, if there are 125 million of us fans in the world, the movie should do VERY well. And as long as the fans are happy with the final product, I think Mr. Cussler will be happy, too.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Another link to the review. It's now posted on the same Aint It Cool News website as the first Sahara review. And this review is Titled as "L says Sahara is a fun adventure flick!"
Sahara Review