It’s worth noting that the standard 5.1 mix and DTS tracks included on this disc have significant differences. The 5.1 is noticeably quieter, with dialogue coming off muffled, and the bass lacking a clean edge. DTS is the only option you should be selecting. 
Two commentaries feature director Breck Eisner. The first has him going into the movie solo, and in the second, he’s joined by McConaughey. The rest of the features take on a nice, refreshing documentary style.
Visualizing Sahara is a 20 minute piece loaded with behind-the-scenes footage. Cast and Crew Wrap Up Film gives everyone a chance to speak on the shoot for a total of 10 minutes. Across the Sands of Sahara runs for 15 minutes, and looks at the locations and difficulties of shooting there.
Four deleted scenes offer little of value during their five minutes of DVD time. Camel Chase is a short featurette on (duh) the camel chase. Animatics and storyboard comparisons offer a nice look at the pre-vis process, while trailers end the features set as they usually do. 
Since its release, the author of the book on which Sahara was based has been in a bitter legal fight with Paramount. Like his previous novel Raise the Titanic, which was turned into a (butchered) movie, he believes the studio failed to live up to their contract by hiring outside writers and eliminating much of the story. The studio fights back claiming he inflated the budget and sabotaged the production. Ouch.
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Article comments
1 - Triniman
I really wished I hadn't seen this film...terrible!