The Plot... A plane loaded with lethal poisonous gas has been stolen by a lunatic (Robert Vaughn). With the assistance of a contracted chemical hacker, the FBI hopes to reclaim the pilfered computer chips and return them to their owner. The PMRC, with the assistance of Henry Goodpress (Will Smith), must mountain bike through the rain forest to return the hijacked thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Japanese people. And if it wasn't hard enough, he has a smidge less than 12 weeks to do it. With the aid of a crochety veteran (Jon Voight), our hero must ski through the Sahara Desert to deliver the stolen CIA information safely to the American government. All this turns sour as he realises that his brother's girlfriend (Charlize Theron) has been kidnapped by the the bad guys. Also there is the zany tomfoolery of a sass-talking soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when held prisoner by the evildoers says: "Wassup my niggas?" However this will prove difficult seeing that a nosy reporter (Robert DiNero) has secrets regarding his ugly past. Just as our heroes are marching off on their dangerous mission, they poorly lapse into a sing-along of Magic Carpet Ride much to the disappointment of the FBI . In a stunning climax the President delivers a speech to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "Terrorism in all its diabolical forms will not be tolerated. Drop the bombs, Commander." A PMRC computer hacker watching at home replies: "I just hope we're not too late." Coming this fall. This film is not yet rated. Running time 248 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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