The Plot... A barge loaded with thermo-nuclear explosives has been borrowed by a former U.S. General (John Lithgow). With the assistance of a contracted chemical specialist, NASA hopes to reclaim the pilfered technologies and get them back to their native land. The ATF, with the help of Carter Goodspeed (Steve Buschemi), must ski through the jungle to return the hijacked thermo-nuclear explosives in a timely manner to the English military. As if this wasn't enough, he has less than 12 minutes to do it. With the aid of a retired veteran (Robert Duvall), our heroes must race through the Swiss Alps to deliver the hijacked CIA information promptly to the Icelandic people. The situation worsens as he figures out that his high school sweetheart (Charlize Theron) has been working for the the bad guys. Added to the mix you see the zany tomfoolery of a sass-talking soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when kidnapped by the the bad guys says: "What the FUCK!?!?" It won't be easy because a nosy reporter (Al Pacino) has information regarding his sloppy criminal record. Just as our heroes are leaving on their dangerous mission, they suddenly all burst into a sing-along of Hotel California much to the embarrassment of the NCRP . In a stunning climax the President fumbles through a decree to the citizens of the world. While this moment of truth drags on he says: "Terrorism in all its diabolical forms will not be tolerated. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" A CIA weapons hacker in the crowd answers this with: "I pray to God he's right." Coming this summer. This film is not yet rated. Running time 171 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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