The Plot... A cargo train loaded with nuclear warheads has been stolen by military genius (Ed Harris). With the assistance of a government computer specialist, NASA hopes to intercept the hijacked computer chips and get them back to their owner. The CIA, with the assistance of Bufford Botchspeed (Steve Buschemi), must race through the San Fransisco to deliver the pilfered nuclear warheads promptly to the American military. As if this wasn't enough, he has a mere 6 minutes to do it. With the help of a grizzled weapons specialist (Bruce Willis), the good guy must motorbike through the San Fransisco to return the pilfered CIA information safely to the English government. All this turns sour as he realises that his little sister (Charlize Theron) has been working with the the villain. Added to the mix there is the loveable antics of a sass-talking soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when held prisoner by the the villain says: "All I know is when I get out of this here cell I'm gonna kick whitey's ass!" It will prove difficult seeing that a cop with a vendetta (Samuel L. Jackson) has information concerning his sordid past. Just as our hero are setting out on their suicidal journey, they suddenly lapse into a sing-along of Magic Carpet Ride much to the dismay of the CIA . In the eleventh hour the President issues a decree to the governments of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: "Mankind is a creature of survival. Drop the bombs, Commander." An FBI computer specialist in the crowd replies: "I hope god is on our side." Coming next summer. Rated PG-13 Running time 253 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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