The Plot... A cargo plane full of lethal poisonous gas has been stolen by a lunatic with good intentions (Ed Harris). With the help of a contracted explosives specialist, the NCRP hopes to reclaim the hijacked items and get them back to their rightful owner. The CIA, with the assistance of Hubert Menchgood (Tom Cruise), must mountain bike through the Sahara Desert to return the pilfered nuclear warheads safely to the English military. And if this wasn't enough, he has a smidge less than 6 minutes to do it. With the assistance of a grizzled navy seal (Bruce Willis), the good guys must motorbike through the jungle to deliver the stolen government secrets safely to the English people. All this worsens as he realises that his old flame (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been kidnapped by the the bad guys. Along with this there is the zany tomfoolery of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when captured by the evildoers says: "Wassup my niggas?" All this will prove difficult because a nosy reporter (Al Pacino) has information concerning his messy criminal record. Just as the good guys are setting off on their suicidal journey, they suddenly all burst into a sing-along of Magic Carpet Ride much to the chagrin of NASA . At the final moment the President fumbles through a decree to the peoples of the world. As this moment of truth unfolds he says: " Drop the bombs, Commander." A NASA explosives expert watching at home retorts: "I just hope we're not too late." Coming next fall. Rated PG-13 Running time 151 minutes Directed by: Simon West Projected Critic Rating:

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