The Plot... A plane loaded with thermo-nuclear explosives has been pilfered by a lunatic with good intentions (John Lithgow). With the help of a government explosives specialist, the PMRC hopes to reclaim the hijacked goods and return them to their rightful owner. The NCAA, with the assistance of Nicholas Cartwinch (George Clooney), must race through the San Fransisco to return the stolen nuclear warheads in a timely manner to the American military. As if this wasn't enough, he has only 10 days to do it. With the aid of an old stick in the mud (Bruce Willis), the good guys must motorbike through the jungle to deliver the stolen government secrets promptly to the American military. All this worsens as he figures out that his little sister (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been working with the the villain. Also you see the screwball tomfoolery of a jive talkin' black man (Chris Tucker) who when kidnapped by the evildoers says: "What the FUCK!?!?" It won't be easy seeing that an old rival with a score to settle (Robert DiNero) has secrets concerning his ugly life of crime. Just as the good guys are setting off on their perlious journey, they slowly lapse into a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the disappointment of PETA . At the final moment the President delivers a decree to the citizens of the world. While this moment of truth unfolds he says: "Terrorism in all its diabolical forms will not be tolerated. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An NCRP computer expert watching a TV in a store window answers this with: "I hope god is on our side." Coming next spring. Rated R Running time 293 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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