The Plot... A cargo donkey train loaded with government secrets has been borrowed by a good guy gone bad (Gene Hackman). With the assistance of a government chemical expert, the PMRC hopes to intercept the hijacked computer chips and return them to their native land. The ATF, with the aid of Stanley Menchwinch (Denzel Washington), must motorbike through the jungle to deliver the hijacked nuclear warheads in a timely manner to the English people. As if this wasn't enough, he has only 10 minutes to do it. With the assistance of a grizzled stick in the mud (Robert Duvall), the good guys must jet ski through the Swiss Alps to return the hijacked CIA information promptly to the Argentinian military. The Predicament worsens as he figures out that his sister in-law (Nicole Kidman) has been working with the the bad guys. Added to the mix there is the zany slapstick of a smart alec black man (Dave Chapelle) who when captured 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 an old rival with a score to settle (Al Pacino) has information pertaining to his ugly life of crime. Just as our hero are departing on their suicidal journey, they suddenly all burst into a sing-along of Werewolves of London much to the disappointment of the FBI . In a stunning climax the President recites a decree to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding drags on he says: "Here we stand, at the dawn of a new tomorrow. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An FBI computer specialist in the crowd answers this with: "I hope god is on our side." Coming this summer. This film is not yet rated. Running time 210 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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