The Plot... A cargo plane loaded with nuclear warheads has been stolen by computer genius (Anthony Quinn). With the help of a contracted computer hacker, NASA hopes to intercept the pilfered items and get them back to their owner. The ATF, with the aid of Carter Henchspeed (Will Smith), must motorbike through the rain forest to return the pilfered thermo-nuclear explosives safely to the Icelandic government. And if this wasn't enough, he has less than 6 hours to do it. With the aid of a grizzled navy seal (Jon Voight), the good guy must race through the Swiss Alps to deliver the stolen lethal poisonous gas promptly to the Argentinian government. The situation worsens as he figures out that his 8th grade Social Studies teacher (Charlize Theron) has been kidnapped by the the villain. Added to the mix we have the zany antics of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when captured by the the villain says: "Wassup my niggas?" It won't be easy because a cop with a vendetta (Samuel L. Jackson) has secrets regarding his messy past. Just as the good guys are setting off on their perlious mission, they suddenly all burst into a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the embarrassment of the ATF . In the eleventh hour the President delivers a decree to the peoples of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: "This has been the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. This is the dawn of a new tomorrow." A PMRC weapons hacker watching a TV in a store window retorts: "I just hope he's right." Coming this spring. This film is not yet rated. Running time 283 minutes Directed by: Michael Bay Projected Critic Rating:

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