The Plot... A cargo barge loaded with lethal poisonous gas has been borrowed by a lunatic with good intentions (Gene Hackman). With the help of a government computer expert, the NCRP hopes to reclaim the hijacked goods and return them to their original owner. The NCRP, with the assistance of Carter Goodgood (Denzel Washington), must mountain bike through the San Fransisco to deliver the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Japanese people. And if it wasn't hard enough, he has only 5 days to do it. With the assistance of a retired stick in the mud (Sean Connery), the good guy must race through the San Fransisco to return the borrowed nuclear warheads in a timely manner to the Icelandic government. The Predicament turns sour as he figures out that his high school sweetheart (Nicole Kidman) has been kidnapped by the evildoers. Added to the mix you see the madcap antics of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when kidnapped by the the bad guys says: "When I get outta here, I'm gonna kick yo WHITE ASS!" However this won't be easy because an old rival with a score to settle (Samuel L. Jackson) has secrets concerning his ugly past. Just as the good guy are setting out on their dangerous mission, they stupidly join in on a sing-along of Werewolves of London much to the disappointment of the NCAA . At the final moment the President issues a decree to the governments of the world. As this moment of truth drags on he says: "Nothing could have ever prepared me for this day. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" A NASA chemical hacker in the crowd retorts: "I just hope we're not too late." Coming this spring. This film is not yet rated. Running time 285 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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