The Plot... A train full of government secrets has been pilfered by a lunatic with good intentions (Gene Hackman). With the aid of a government explosives hacker, the PMRC hopes to intercept the hijacked computer chips and get them back to their original owner. The NCRP, with the help of Bufford Menchstitch (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), must skateboard through the New Jersy Turnpike to return the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives safely to the American military. As if this wasn't enough, he has a mere 8 days to do it. With the help of an old marine (Jon Voight), our heroes must skateboard through the Swiss Alps to return the pilfered nuclear warheads in a timely manner to the English military. All this worsens as he realises that his high school sweetheart (Charlize Theron) has been kidnapped by the the bad guys. Also we have the loveable antics of a sass-talking black man (Chris Tucker) who when captured by the the villain says: "Y'all be trippin' or somethin', shit." It won't be easy seeing that an old rival with a score to settle (Samuel L. Jackson) has secrets about his sloppy past. Just as the good guy are setting off on their suicidal mission, they poorly lapse into a sing-along of Werewolves of London much to the embarrassment of NASA . In a stunning climax the President recites a decree to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding drags on he says: "This has been the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. Drop the bombs, Commander." A CIA explosives specialist in the crowd replies: "I just hope we're not too late." Coming next fall. Rated PG-13 Running time 211 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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