The Plot... A plane loaded with CIA information has been pilfered by the most dangerous terrorist in the world (Gene Hackman). With the aid of a contracted computer hacker, PETA hopes to intercept the borrowed items and return them to their native land. The ATF, with the assistance of Austin Bracegood (George Clooney), must jet ski through the Sahara Desert to return the stolen thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Argentinian military. And if this wasn't enough, he has a mere 15 weeks to do it. With the assistance of an old navy seal (Bruce Willis), the good guys must race through the rain forest to return the pilfered CIA information promptly to the American government. The situation turns sour as he realises that his 8th grade Social Studies teacher (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been carjacked by the the bad guys. Added to the mix there is the loveable antics of a sass-talking soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when held prisoner by the the bad guys says: "You crazy, muthafucka?" All this won't be easy seeing that an old rival with a score to settle (Al Pacino) has secrets pertaining to his sordid life of crime. Just as our heroes are marching off on their dangerous journey, they slowly lapse into a sing-along of Magic Carpet Ride much to the chagrin of the PMRC . In the eleventh hour the President issues a decree to the peoples of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "This has been the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. This is the dawn of a new tomorrow." A CIA weapons hacker watching a TV in a store window retorts: "He better be right... for our sake." Coming next summer. Rated R Running time 278 minutes Directed by: Wes Craven Projected Critic Rating:

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