The Plot... A barge loaded with government secrets has been pilfered by a lunatic (John Lithgow). With the assistance of a contracted computer specialist, NASA hopes to intercept the stolen technologies and return them to their native land. The NCAA, with the aid of Nicholas Goodwright (Owen Wilson), must motorbike through the San Fransisco to deliver the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the American government. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has less than 5 hours to do it. With the assistance of a crochety stick in the mud (Jon Voight), the good guy must ski through the jungle to return the stolen nuclear warheads promptly to the American people. The situation worsens as he realises that his wife (Angelina Jolie) has been working for the the villain. Added to the mix there is the loveable antics of a sass-talking soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when kidnapped by the the bad guys says: "Wassup my niggas?" It will prove difficult because a nosy reporter (Lawrence Fishburne) has information concerning his ugly past. Just as the good guy are setting out on their perlious mission, they slowly lapse into a sing-along of Love that Dirty Water much to the embarrassment of the CIA . In a stunning climax the President recites a decree to the citizens of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: "Nothing could have ever prepared me for this day. This is the dawn of a new tomorrow." A PMRC chemical hacker watching at home replies: "I just hope he's right." Coming this spring. Rated R Running time 290 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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