Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

I came away from this movie having enjoyed every minute of it, and it saddens me to see that other people who watched it didn't get the same experience out of it. To that point, I'll address a lot of the complaints I'm seeing. I didn't expect it to be a work of art, and it wasn't a work of art. It was funny, quick-witted, and well-paced, with an interesting plot that got only somewhat predictable right at the end. The characters interacted realistically - not establishing great trust or romantic interest instantly, but instead bouncing off of each-other and coming back together organically. I don't understand any of the complaints about the acting. I didn't feel that any of the characters were wooden or overdramatic at all. None of them blew me away, but there wasn't any juncture at which they seemed not to be reacting to a situation properly, and I thought that the leads were all charismatic. The suspension of disbelief necessary for this movie is something that any moviegoer should be capable of for the sake of their own enjoyment of life's fleeting pleasures. The plot was not at all difficult to follow. There are only a few twists, and they are well-explained. The film only resorts to characters explaining things when it is much more efficient than showing through fully visual storytelling. I get that the representation of the African people in the movie was not entirely flattering, and for that, my estimation of the film is subdued somewhat. It's arguable that this is just the stupid henchman trope or heroic immunity, but I think it's a bit worse than that. Still, I would hesitate to call this racist or exploitative - just slightly thoughtless.I appreciated that all three of the main party were useful characters. The sidekick was not only competent and cool-headed, but also capable of solving problems creatively. Eva was legitimately not a helpless damsel - they didn't just give her one or two moments of usefulness, they allowed her to be a functional human being without the assistance of her male counterparts. The situations in which she failed were ones where she realistically should, and she was uncommonly brave and determined in the face of danger.I did not read the book, nor likely will I, but I loved the movie. It was far better than I expected, and I seldom enjoy a movie this much. If you didn't like it, that's okay, but relax a bit before you watch your next movie because you deserve to enjoy something this good.

My husband left so I was going to change the channel, but started watching it and I was surprised that I actually enjoyed watching it. Got on Internet to see cast listing and was surprised again at the bad reviews. It isn't the best movie, but I liked it and it kept my attention. I'm not a big fan of Matthew M., but he was okay and didn't act like God's gift so much in this movie. Unexpected enjoyable movie for a Saturday afternoon.

This lightweight action movie unfairly bombed badly at the box office, but you still catch it in the comfort of your home.Sure, it's not great art, but it's got a good recipe for easy-going, undemanding, slick, and inoffensive entertainment. It's got beautiful people (and not just Matt--Penelope's not bad to look at either), beautiful places, and cool machine-type stuff. For those nights when you really just want to mindlessly kick back, this good-natured, straightforward, old-fashioned, action-adventure with extremely high production values might really suit the bill. Simply do up a bag of popcorn and grab a cold coke. Don't overthink this film, because I doubt it makes complete sense, although I wasn't really paying close enough attention to notice. I was following my own advice, and not really thinking.

I guess if you like nonsense films like Indiana Jones you'll love this, but if you have any notion at all of archaeology, West Africa, geography or ecology it is pretty much an insult to your intelligence. That actually makes it good. It is funny and it is fun how wrong this movie is in every single way. If I would have watched it in the cinema I would have demanded my money back but when you have a bit of time to spare and noting else to do it is definitely watchable as an action-comedy. Don't take it too seriously, don't try to discover a meaningful plot, don't rationalise any of the stunts. Sailing a plane through the dessert and stunts that contradict all laws of physics known to men.....that is what you'll get to see and the lighting is pleasant. Cinematographically it is a well made movie and I suspect the horrible plot was intended to be this bad for comedy's sake. See it as a spoof on Indiana Jones and you'll like it. Take it too seriously and you'll loath it.