Sahara

I saw this film (sic) recently, and by modern production techniques it is awful. By production techniques of the time I guess it is less than average. Continuity, story logic, 'special' effects, and editing are worse than woeful. On paper, I think it a reasonable story; in actuality it is ham-fisted, over-acted, wooden (yes, the two together) and laughable. You can see how the film was edited, how it was shot; it is almost like watching how a film was made. Brooke Shields gained fame for her looks, not her talent, as she became older she became a capable actress - and lost her looks. Take your pick; talentless babe, or competent worker. Either way, do not bother with Sahara - it makes Xanadu and Ishtar (yes, that dates me) look cool.

I loved this movie when it first came out. Lambert Wilson is so handsome in this movie, I like him better with facial hair! Those eyes, his lips his demeanor and stature, God he makes me hot!! LOL! And I'm 56 years old! LOL! But he can still stir up some hot feelings in me! What a talented actor!! I love his eyes in this movie and the music is so haunting. If you're a sucker for romance than this movie is for you! It has a gorgeous love scene it. Not tawdry, or nasty, just beautiful the way two people in love should look on camera. I wish more romance movies were made this way! I wish Lambert Wilson would seriously think about doing more American movies! I didn't realize he was in the "Matrix Reloaded" movie, because personally, I haven't watched any of them. Also I didn't know he had a major role in the recent "Sahara" movie in 2005!! Wow! Where have you been all my life Lambert, c'mon. Please start doing more American movies! We LOVE YOU! And for you guys out there, Brooke's loves scenes are gorgeous, she's so beautiful and I think you guys would enjoy it!!:)

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Sahara

Brooke Shields is a spoiled little rich girl who decides she wants to enter a desert automobile race and since whatever Brookie wants, Brookie gets.... Streaking across the sand dunes in her favourite sand-colored scarf and cute little goggles with the wind blowing sand in her beautiful brown hair, Brooke gets kidnapped by a handsome sheik with a GQ beard who whisks her away to his pad and ties her up while Brooke pretends she doesn't like it. Romantic Saharan adventure where the camels are more interesting than the actors.

The TV was on while I was busy with a household chore, so I missed some of the beginning. Then the story started to catch my attention and boy am I glad to have discovered Lambert Wilson. Someone else already said it... his eyes, his lips, his sheik's stature. He was mesmerizing and had great chemistry with Brooke. Her acting was better than I've seen her in later films. She handled the character role rather well, except for the boy/moustache sequence. Definitely a cheesy movie, yet I couldn't stop watching. The fantasy story drew me in and swept me away... yes, kind of like a Harlequin romance. Did I mention that Lambert Wilson is breathtakingly handsome? As soon as the credits rolled and I caught his name, I ran to google the web. He's French?! Mais certainement!

I first saw this movie when I was 11 or 12, and was instantly in love with the desert. The scenery (actually filmed in Israel), the music, the clothing, the romance... there is so much to admire in this movie. Brooke Shields honestly didn't do a bad job. Some lines were delivered a bit stiffly, but overall her acting was really good. Lambert Wilson... this was the first time I'd seen him, and I absolutely loved him. His eyes, his smile, and his acting. Really talented. John Rhys-Davies! He was as convincing a Rasoul as he was Gimli. Really this movie is treated unfairly and is judged too harshly. For my part, I recently found the VHS in a box and am loving it just as much now as I did back in the day.

Well, I caught this one on TV on a Saturday afternoon. I could've easily changed the channel but I'll tell you what kept me watching... the romance of the movie. There wasn't really anything else to "Sahara". The scenes of the desert people weren't very believable and neither was the race and it's outcome (which doesn't make sense but then again I've only seen it once). The most gripping elements of the movie were the romantic interludes between Dale and the Sheik, the rescue, and the final stretch of the race. The background music for the protagonist and her man was a little overplayed but still memorable. The fact that this was not a typical romance plot made this movie worth seeing.

Storyline very good and romantic, however at the time Brooke Sheilds appeared that she had never really made love with anyone before in real life, let alone in the movie. The cars and the race was very real as was the desert locales. I enjoyed the different characters portrayed as race drivers and how the race turned out. I wondered if the race was based on facts or not. The costumes were good and the dialog flowed well. Lambert Wilson was very believable in his role. The battle scenes were good and intense, not like those of today where they are very bloody or graphic, but still good. The scenes of the rescue of Brooke Sheilds by Lambert Wilson were on the edge of your seat and the ending where she returns to him is extremely romantic. I found it over all very entertaining.