The Plot... A jet full of lethal poisonous gas has been borrowed by computer genius (Robert Vaughn). With the help of a contracted computer expert, the PMRC hopes to intercept the hijacked technologies and get them back to their owner. NASA, with the aid of Austin Menchstitch (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), must mountain bike through the Swiss Alps to return the hijacked thermo-nuclear explosives in a timely manner to the American military. As if this wasn't enough, he has a smidge less than 6 minutes to do it. With the help of a retired weapons specialist (Jon Voight), the good guy must ski through the jungle to deliver the hijacked government secrets in a timely manner to the American people. The situation turns sour as he realises that his sister in-law (Angelina Jolie) has been carjacked by the the bad guys. Added to the mix there is the loveable slapstick of a smart alec soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when held prisoner by the the bad guys says: "You are some scary ass niggas!" All this won't be easy because a nosy reporter (Robert DiNero) has information about his messy life of crime. Just as the good guy are setting out on their dangerous journey, they suddenly 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 peoples of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: "When I took office, they never told me THIS would happen. This is the dawn of a new tomorrow." An FBI weapons hacker watching at home retorts: "I just hope he's right." Coming next fall. This film is not yet rated. Running time 290 minutes Directed by: Michael Bay Projected Critic Rating:

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