The Plot... A cargo jet loaded with thermo-nuclear explosives has been borrowed by military genius (Ed Harris). With the aid of a private weapons expert, the ATF hopes to intercept the borrowed computer chips and return them to their native land. NASA, with the help of Bufford Goodwinch (Nicholas Cage), must mountain bike through the Swiss Alps to deliver the pilfered thermo-nuclear explosives safely to the Argentinian military. And if this wasn't enough, he has a smidge less than 6 hours to do it. With the aid of an old stick in the mud (Robert Duvall), our hero must jet ski through the rain forest to return the hijacked CIA information in a timely manner to the English military. All this turns sour as he realises that his old flame (Charlize Theron) has been working for the the villain. Added to the mix you see the screwball antics of a smart alec black man (Chris Tucker) who when captured by the the villain says: "Wassup Muthafuckas?" All this won't be easy seeing that a cop with a vendetta (Ray Liotta) has information pertaining to his sordid criminal record. Just as the good guys are setting out on their perlious mission, they suddenly join in on a sing-along of September '63 much to the disappointment of the ATF . At the final moment the President recites a speech to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "Nothing could have ever prepared me for this day. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An NCAA explosives expert in the crowd replies: "He better be right... for our sake." Coming this winter. Rated R Running time 195 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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