Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

TaryBiggBall It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

SanEat A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

mark.waltz In this variation of "Mutiny on the Bounty", members of the French Foreign Legion face a brutal commander and take matters into their own hands. The commander is one of the most vile military men on screen, making Captains Blight and Queeg (of the later "The Caine Mutiny") pale in comparison to his evil. You truly want to see this man get exactly what he deserves. An engrossing drama, it sustains interest throughout, although several details of the plot are hard to swallow, especially the fact that the other officers under the commander don't take steps until the end to expose his revolting nefariousness. Paul Kelly plays the legionnaire who leads the rebellion, but it is ironic to see that even after the mutiny takes place, those under him are still dissatisfied and want to mutiny against him as well! A minor subplot concerns the girlfriend of one of the legionaries who manages to crash a plane in the desert while searching for him (sort of like "Lost Horizon") which ends up causing more brutality that leads to the eventual mutiny of commander C. Henry Gordon. Excellent photography, editing and lighting design help this rise above the usual standard of "B" movies, and the presence of one black actor among the men is a nice touch as well, although there is a slight stereotyping of his being constantly cheerful while the others are justifiably angry.

Martin Teller A man joins the French Foreign Legion to confront the cruel officer responsible for his brother's death. Picture Mutiny on the Bounty with bunch of sand and you've got the basic idea. It's a pretty tepid affair, with a ho-hum performance by Paul Kelly, an utterly limp romance, stock situations (and stock footage) and overcooked dialogue. Strictly an assembly line production, watchable mainly due to its very short running time, but without any thrills or interesting angles. C. Henry Gordon as the sadistic captain is the brightest star in an otherwise dull, half-hearted effort.Adventure in Sahara - 5/10

MartinHafer While this film is included in the Sam Fuller DVD set from Sony, he did not direct this film but wrote it instead.The film opens with Kelly receiving a telegram that his brother died. Apparently, the brother was in the Legion and Kelly oddly enlists in order to exact revenge against the evil commander responsible for this death. Odd I say because I could see Kelly killing the guy--but I kept thinking---"What about the revenge plan?! Why is he waiting so long and letting himself be tortured?!". Well, over halfway through the film, Kelly finally acts--taking control of a mutiny and ousting the Commandant. And, speaking of Commandant, C. Henry Gordon was exceptional in this role--menacing and a total jerk! As far as reviewing the film goes, it's all VERY familiar territory. Like many a French Foreign Legion film, this one features an insane martinet in command who adores tormenting his men. Such plots were seen in many films, including "The Lost Patrol" and "Beau Geste". Because of this, it's less likely you'll seek out "Adventure in Sahara"--it's all too familiar. It also was apparently done on a shoestring budget. Columbia Pictures made a ton of Bs--and at just about one hour, it's clearly intended as a second film in a double-feature. Unlike most of these other Foreign Legion films, this one features relatively unknown actors---with the leading role played by the capable Paul Kelly--hardly a household name. Also, in desert battle scenes, the number of extras used is extraordinarily small--and you can't help but laugh at about 12-15 guys making attacks on the French garrison! And, oddly, despite the French having a machine gun (along with other lovely weapons), they hardly make a dent in the lightly armed North African raiders--all 12-15 of them!! The only time more than 12-15 attack is when they insert footage from another movie! It's easy to tell--the print featuring this large-scale attack is fuzzier and streaky. And, you never see the huge group of Bedouins ever interacting with the Legionnaires--and when the camera pans back, you see just the same 12-15 guys in bedsheets! Despite the film having a very familiar plot and the low production values, is the film worth seeing? Well, if you've never seen a Foreign Legion film before, sure. Plus, quality-wise it's better than the average B--even with the unimaginative story idea. It is well-acted and interesting and offers a few twists. But, the overall film just is ordinary--and it's probably not one Sam Fuller fans would enjoy.

Leslie Howard Adams Sam (Samuel) Fuller and Maxwell Shane, both noted for writing some better-than-average originals, didn't waste much in the way of creative juices on this one. Do away with the band of gritty-but-game Arabs, sprinkle some water around Fort Agadez and the whole movie would be heading straight for Pitcarin Island.