Sahara: looking back at a lost action franchise

2005s Sahara was an epic flop, but it’s not, Ti argues, a film without merit.

Here’s our look back at the action franchise that could have been… Like I said, ridiculous stuff.

Until 2005, that is… Cussler accepted, on the condition that he got final script approval, and Paramount agreed.

Cussler was not happy, and took the studio to court, resulting in one of Hollywoods biggest lawsuits.

Lawsuits and box office receipts aside, I do enjoySahara, and heres why: its fun.

The only problem is, you dont exactly see all this money on the big screen.

Yes, its action packed, butSaharacertainly doesnt look as lavish as its budget might suggest.

On that note, lets talk about the stars.

Its a shame about Penelope Cruz, however.

Lets just hopeUnchartedcan pick up the torch and run with it…