The Plot... A plane full of nuclear warheads has been borrowed by a lunatic with good intentions (Anthony Quinn). With the help of a private chemical hacker, the ATF hopes to intercept the pilfered goods and return them to their owner. PETA, with the assistance of Stanley Cartgood (Owen Wilson), must mountain bike through the New Jersy Turnpike to return the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Argentinian government. And if it wasn't hard enough, he has a mere 5 days to do it. With the aid of a leather-faced navy seal (Bruce Willis), the good guy must ski through the Sahara Desert to deliver the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the American military. All this turns sour as he realises that his wife (Nicole Kidman) has been carjacked by the evildoers. Also we have the screwball tomfoolery of a smart alec soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when captured by the the villain says: "You crazy, muthafucka?" All this won't be easy because a cop with a vendetta (Lawrence Fishburne) has information pertaining to his ugly past. Just as our heroes are leaving on their dangerous journey, they stupidly all burst into a sing-along of Werewolves of London much to the chagrin of NASA . In a stunning climax the President recites a decree to the citizens of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "Terrorism in all its diabolical forms will not be tolerated. Drop the bombs, Commander." An NCAA computer specialist in the crowd replies: "He better be right... for our sake." Coming this fall. Rated R Running time 259 minutes Directed by: Wes Craven Projected Critic Rating:

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