The Plot... A cargo bus loaded with lethal poisonous gas has been hijacked by a lunatic with good intentions (Anthony Quinn). With the aid of a private explosives hacker, the PMRC hopes to reclaim the borrowed goods and return them to their original owner. The ATF, with the help of Bufford Henchgood (Denzel Washington), must jet ski through the Swiss Alps to return the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives safely to the Icelandic government. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has a smidge less than 8 days to do it. With the help of a leather-faced weapons specialist (Sean Connery), our hero must ski through the rain forest to return the borrowed lethal poisonous gas safely to the Icelandic people. The Predicament worsens as he figures out that his little sister (Charlize Theron) has been working with the evildoers. Added to the mix we have the screwball slapstick of a smart alec black man (Dave Chapelle) who when kidnapped by the the bad guys says: "Y'all be trippin' or somethin', shit." It will prove difficult because a nosy reporter (Ray Liotta) has secrets pertaining to his sloppy criminal record. Just as our heroes are setting off on their suicidal journey, they suddenly lapse into a sing-along of Love that Dirty Water much to the dismay of the FBI . In a stunning climax the President delivers a decree to the citizens of the world. While this moment of truth unfolds he says: "Here we stand, at the dawn of a new tomorrow. Drop the bombs, Commander." An NCAA explosives expert in the crowd answers this with: "I just hope we're not too late." Coming this summer. Rated R Running time 202 minutes Directed by: Michael Bay Projected Critic Rating:

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