I thinkk that this should be seen when kids understand that shooting and blowing people up is not a good thing. this movie has a lot of guns in it but is a very good moovie
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Sahara
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Some exciting action, but overall not satisfying.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sahara
Parents need to know that this movie has non-stop "action" violence, which means that our intrepid heroes get shot at a lot but never get hit while their own shooting is almost unfailingly on target. Despite the fact that it's based on a book written in the 1990s and includes some positive black characters and a female doctor, the movie has an unpleasantly retro approach to women and minorities, approaching racism in its casual attitude toward killing Africans.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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Perfect for 14 up but im not so sure about 10-12. def. not 10 or younger
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
A Fun and Engaging Action Ride...
SAHARA is a fun movie. It's very implausible towards the end, but it's lots of fun, and if you can get past some unrealistic stunt scenes, you'll have a blast watching it. There's nothing worse here than an Indy Jones film. There are several action sequences and countless close calls, but very little graphic violence. A massacre is overheard (gunshots and screams), and we see several people infected with a mysterious illness that gives them red cuts and dialated eyes. Some people are shot onscreen and one man gets a spear thrown through his hand, but the only gore we see are some cuts on the bodies, a few encrusted with blood. There is no sex, and language is mild (with some "h*ll"s and "d**n"s).
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Really fun movie, not scary or anything
This is a really good movie. It has a nice plot with some treasure hunters in the desert and some poisened water, but overall I think 12 is a pretty good rating for it. Some parts like seeing diseased people can be a little scary, but violence isnt really an issue in this movie. Its mostly an action adventure and not an intense freaky gory shooter.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesomeness
Very exciting movie! I loved it from beggining to end! I loved the part where the helicopter was trying to deciminate them and about the fifth time it came around and started attacking the guy said "I'm really getting tired of getting shot at!" LOL! i dont agree with those who say it should be for 13+ though. The violence was pretty intense at times but not really a big issue. I think it depends on the kid but overall a mature 11 year old would enjoy it if he understands how unrealistic it is and how africans arent evil or anything. Especially if the kid has seen king kong, lord of the rings, etc.
I rate this title on for age 2 and give itBest Movie EVER!!!!
I was actually suprised at CSM review of this movie. They made it sound bad, but I LOVE this movie. There is hardly any swearing, drinking, and like no sex. There is violence, though. My little sisters (age 11 and 8) have both seen these movies and they love it. It is so funny and intense. Some of the stuff it a little bit unbelievable, but overall this is an amazing movie. You will be entertained by this movie. It's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Very fun movie
A very fun movie! There is lots of action to keep you from falling asleep, and the storyline is pretty easy to follow. The main character drinks alcohol with meals, but does so responsibly, as in, he is never drunk. The disease that the Africans are catching is shown in a pretty frightening way, especially when it showing the eyes. One of the reviewers before me mentioned the scene in which the heroine's friend is shot. This is scene is very frightening and has sad outcomes, but a lesson is learned when you see that he will not tell the "bad guys" where the heroine is. Overall, this is a movie that you will want to watch again and again, though it will most likely be too much for the younger kids.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
COOL!
I loved it! It was kind of creepy when they showed a close-up of the guys diseased eye and some of the fighting seens. It was extremely funny! It had alot of crude humor though. I recommend this movie for 13+ people!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
A pleasant surprise
I really enjoyed this movie! It was clean and funny, some violence but overall enjoyable. A very interesting plot and story line, exciting and one I bought to own.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
AWESOME
I loved this movie and bought it right after it came out because I liked how the storyline goes, it had some interesting facts, and it had the spook of "the world's in danger!". all together I recommend this movie to anyone who wants a well put together action/mystery movie!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This was good.
This movie was good. I sat it was fine for teens but the evil and serious attitute of the African political leader was way to intense for pre-teens. The movie was also hard to understand because the lady spoke with an accent. Over all though it was quite interesting.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Funny and entertaining
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Wow....Let's see it again.
Finally, a movie where the sidekick has a brain and is allowed to use it. It was a wonderful new twist on the classic action adventure movie. I will have to see it again.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
A lot of fun!
If you just want a fun action-adventure, this is a great movie to rent! Just cover the kids' eyes during the scene where the gunmen shoot the best friend of the main female character. That's pretty graphic.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
Kept me interested!!!
The two guys in this film make a great comedy pair!!! Starts out a little slow but Matthew doesn't dissapoint!!!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Mindless Fun
I took my 13-year-old daughter to this and we both had a blast. It's a light adventure with a few great chase scenes and funny lines thrown in. Not the greatest plot in the world, but fun for a summer night at the movies.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Eh.. Ok
This movie was a lot more violent then i thought, i heard it is NOTHING like the book. I would recomend it to only action movie goers!
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
Very Good
I have read that others think it is unfair towards blacks by killing them without regard. However, the movie takes place in Africa. Of course the bad guy army is black. The good guy army is black as well. And, in the end, the good guys win. Race is a non-issue here. Also, I don't feel it was unfair towards women, unless making a woman a brilliant, caring doctor who saves the hero's life is unfair. The movie is silly, but very fun to watch.
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