The Plot... A cargo donkey train full of government secrets has been pilfered by the most dangerous terrorist in the world (Ed Harris). With the help of a contracted computer specialist, PETA hopes to reclaim the pilfered items and return them to their original owner. NASA, with the help of Minneapolis Botchpress (Ben Affleck), must motorbike through the rain forest to return the hijacked nuclear warheads promptly to the Japanese government. As if this wasn't enough, he has less than 8 minutes to do it. With the assistance of a grizzled weapons specialist (Bruce Willis), the good guys must jet ski through the rain forest to return the borrowed government secrets in a timely manner to the Japanese people. The situation turns sour as he realises that his 8th grade Social Studies teacher (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been working with the evildoers. Added to the mix there is the madcap tomfoolery of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when held prisoner by the the villain says: "When I get outta here, I'm gonna kick yo WHITE ASS!" It won't be easy seeing that a cop with a vendetta (Robert DiNero) has secrets regarding his lackluster life of crime. Just as our hero are setting out on their perlious journey, they suddenly join in on a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the dismay of the NCRP . At the final moment the President delivers a speech to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding drags on he says: "Nothing could have ever prepared me for this day. Drop the bombs, Commander." An ATF chemical specialist watching at home retorts: "I pray to God he's right." Coming this summer. Rated PG-13 Running time 198 minutes Directed by: Simon West Projected Critic Rating:

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