The Plot... A cargo train loaded with lethal poisonous gas has been pilfered by a former U.S. General (John Lithgow). With the help of a private weapons expert, the NCAA hopes to intercept the pilfered items and return them to their rightful owner. The FBI, with the aid of Minneapolis Cartgood (Nicholas Cage), must mountain bike through the Swiss Alps to deliver the stolen nuclear warheads in a timely manner to the English military. And if this wasn't enough, he has a mere 5 hours to do it. With the assistance of a crochety veteran (Robert Duvall), our hero must skateboard through the New Jersy Turnpike to deliver the pilfered nuclear warheads in a timely manner to the Icelandic government. The Predicament worsens as he figures out that his sister in-law (Charlize Theron) has been carjacked by the evildoers. Added to the mix we have the screwball tomfoolery of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when kidnapped by the evildoers says: "Wassup Muthafuckas?" It will prove difficult seeing that a nosy reporter (Al Pacino) has secrets about his sloppy past. Just as our heroes are setting off on their perlious mission, they suddenly lapse into a sing-along of Hotel California much to the dismay of PETA . In a stunning climax the President issues a speech to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "Here we stand, at the dawn of a new tomorrow. This is the dawn of a new tomorrow." A PMRC weapons expert watching at home retorts: "I hope god is on our side." Coming next fall. Rated R Running time 182 minutes Directed by: Michael Bay Projected Critic Rating:

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