The Plot... A cargo train full of government secrets has been hijacked by a former U.S. General (Ed Harris). With the assistance of a government explosives expert, the NCRP hopes to intercept the pilfered technologies and return them to their original owner. NASA, with the aid of Nicholas Cartpress (Steve Buschemi), must ski through the Sahara Desert to return the hijacked nuclear warheads safely to the Icelandic people. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has less than 8 minutes to do it. With the help of a crochety stick in the mud (Jon Voight), our heroes must skateboard through the Sahara Desert to deliver the stolen government secrets safely to the English government. The Predicament worsens as he figures out that his sister in-law (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been kidnapped by the the villain. Along with this we have the loveable antics of a sass-talking soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when kidnapped by the evildoers says: "What the FUCK!?!?" All this will prove difficult seeing that a nosy reporter (Al Pacino) has information regarding his messy criminal record. Just as the good guys are setting out on their suicidal journey, they slowly lapse into a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the dismay of the CIA . At the final moment the President fumbles through a decree to the governments of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "Terrorism in all its diabolical forms will not be tolerated. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An NCRP computer specialist watching at home replies: "I pray to God he's right." Coming this winter. This film is not yet rated. Running time 170 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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