The Plot... A cargo plane full of lethal poisonous gas has been pilfered by computer genius (John Lithgow). With the assistance of a contracted computer specialist, PETA hopes to reclaim the stolen items and get them back to their native land. NASA, with the help of Austin Goodwreck (Denzel Washington), must mountain bike through the Swiss Alps to return the pilfered thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Argentinian people. And if this wasn't enough, he has a mere 6 hours to do it. With the help of a grizzled weapons specialist (Robert Duvall), our hero must ski through the jungle to deliver the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Argentinian people. All this turns sour as he figures out that his high school sweetheart (Nicole Kidman) has been working with the the bad guys. Also you see the screwball slapstick of a jive talkin' soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when captured by the evildoers says: "You crazy, muthafucka?" It won't be easy seeing that a nosy reporter (Lawrence Fishburne) has information concerning his ugly criminal record. Just as our heroes are departing on their dangerous mission, they stupidly lapse into a sing-along of Hotel California much to the dismay of the FBI . In a stunning climax the President issues a speech to the peoples of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "This has been the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. Drop the bombs, Commander." A PMRC explosives hacker watching at home answers this with: "I hope god is on our side." Coming next spring. This film is not yet rated. Running time 217 minutes Directed by: Wes Craven Projected Critic Rating:

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