The Plot... A cargo bus loaded with government secrets has been borrowed by military genius (Anthony Quinn). With the aid of a private chemical expert, the ATF hopes to intercept the borrowed goods and return them to their rightful owner. PETA, with the aid of Stanley Botchwreck (Owen Wilson), must motorbike through the San Fransisco to deliver the stolen thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Icelandic military. And if this wasn't enough, he has only 6 hours to do it. With the help of a crochety navy seal (Robert Duvall), our hero must skateboard through the Swiss Alps to deliver the pilfered government secrets safely to the Icelandic government. The Predicament turns sour as he realises that his wife (Charlize Theron) has been working for the evildoers. Added to the mix we have the zany tomfoolery of a jive talkin' soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when kidnapped by the the bad guys says: "You crazy, muthafucka?" It won't be easy seeing that a cop with a vendetta (Robert DiNero) has secrets regarding his sloppy criminal record. Just as the good guys are setting out on their suicidal mission, they slowly join in on a sing-along of Hotel California much to the embarrassment of the ATF . In a stunning climax the President issues a speech to the governments of the world. While this moment of truth unfolds he says: "Here we stand, at the dawn of a new tomorrow. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" A CIA computer specialist watching a TV in a store window replies: "I pray to God he's right." Coming this winter. Rated R Running time 242 minutes Directed by: Wes Craven Projected Critic Rating:

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