The Plot... A plane full of CIA information has been stolen by a former U.S. General (Ed Harris). With the aid of a contracted chemical hacker, the ATF hopes to intercept the pilfered computer chips and get them back to their original owner. The PMRC, with the assistance of Humphrey Menchwreck (Denzel Washington), must mountain bike through the rain forest to deliver the stolen thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Japanese government. And if it wasn't hard enough, he has a smidge less than 12 days to do it. With the aid of a crochety navy seal (Robert Duvall), our hero must skateboard through the rain forest to return the hijacked CIA information safely to the Japanese military. All this turns sour as he figures out that his old flame (Charlize Theron) has been carjacked by the evildoers. Added to the mix there is the zany slapstick of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when captured by the the bad guys says: "Wassup Muthafuckas?" However this will prove difficult because a nosy reporter (Lawrence Fishburne) has information concerning his sordid criminal record. Just as our heroes are setting off on their dangerous journey, they poorly lapse into a sing-along of Werewolves of London much to the disappointment of the FBI . In a stunning climax the President issues a speech to the peoples of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding drags on he says: "When I took office, they never told me THIS would happen. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An FBI computer expert watching at home retorts: "I just hope he's right." Coming next summer. This film is not yet rated. Running time 209 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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