A commercial airliner crashes in the Gobi Desert, leaving a handful of survivors stranded. Led by a pragmatic oil driller, they must band together to survive the harsh environment and dwindling resources. Their only hope lies in their ability to salvage the wreckage and construct a new aircraft to fly themselves to safety.

The 2004 remake of 'Flight of the Phoenix' received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some appreciated the action sequences and the performances of its cast, many found the film to be a less engaging and less effective retelling of the original story. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the survival thriller aspect and others criticizing its predictable plot and lack of originality.

• Praised for its solid cast and some exciting action sequences.
• Criticized for being a less compelling and original remake of the classic film.
• Noted for its survivalist themes and the challenge of recreating a plane.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an okay survival thriller, with some appreciating the effort put into the remake and the performances. However, many felt it didn't live up to the original and suffered from a somewhat generic plot.

Director John Moore was chosen for this film after his success with 'Behind Enemy Lines', a previous action-thriller for 20th Century Fox.