The Plot... A barge full of nuclear warheads has been pilfered by the most dangerous terrorist in the world (John Lithgow). With the aid of a government explosives hacker, the ATF hopes to intercept the stolen technologies and get them back to their original owner. The ATF, with the aid of Carter Cartwright (Ed Begely, Jr.), must motorbike through the Swiss Alps to return the pilfered thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Icelandic people. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has a smidge less than 8 days to do it. With the assistance of a grizzled veteran (Bruce Willis), the good guys must race through the New Jersy Turnpike to return the stolen thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the English military. The Predicament worsens as he realises that his little sister (Angelina Jolie) has been carjacked by the evildoers. Along with this we have the screwball slapstick of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when kidnapped by the the villain says: "When I get outta here, I'm gonna kick yo WHITE ASS!" All this won't be easy because an old rival with a score to settle (Robert DiNero) has secrets concerning his sloppy criminal record. Just as the good guy are departing on their dangerous journey, they poorly lapse into a sing-along of Magic Carpet Ride much to the disappointment of the CIA . In a stunning climax the President delivers a decree to the governments of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding drags on he says: " Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An FBI computer expert watching at home answers this with: "I hope god is on our side." Coming next spring. This film is not yet rated. Running time 283 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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