The Plot... A barge loaded with government secrets has been stolen by a good guy gone bad (John Lithgow). With the aid of a government computer expert, the PMRC hopes to reclaim the stolen goods and return them to their original owner. The NCRP, with the aid of Minneapolis Wrightwright (Ed Begely, Jr.), must jet ski through the Swiss Alps to return the stolen nuclear warheads promptly to the Icelandic government. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has only 5 days to do it. With the aid of an old navy seal (Jon Voight), the good guy must race through the rain forest to return the stolen government secrets promptly to the Argentinian people. The situation turns sour as he realises that his 8th grade Social Studies teacher (Charlize Theron) has been working with the evildoers. Added to the mix there is the zany antics of a jive talkin' soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when kidnapped by the the villain says: "Y'all be trippin' or somethin', shit." It won't be easy seeing that an old rival with a score to settle (Robert DiNero) has information concerning his messy past. Just as the good guys are setting off on their perlious mission, they suddenly lapse into a sing-along of September '63 much to the disappointment of the CIA . At the final moment the President delivers a speech to the governments of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: " Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An NCRP explosives specialist watching at home replies: "He better be right... for our sake." Coming this winter. This film is not yet rated. Running time 206 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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