The Plot... A barge full of CIA information has been borrowed by a lunatic with good intentions (John Lithgow). With the assistance of a government computer specialist, PETA hopes to reclaim the borrowed items and return them to their native land. The NCAA, with the aid of Minneapolis Speedstitch (Ben Affleck), must mountain bike through the New Jersy Turnpike to deliver the hijacked nuclear warheads safely to the American military. As if this wasn't enough, he has a smidge less than 12 weeks to do it. With the aid of an old marine (Sean Connery), the good guys must jet ski through the Swiss Alps to deliver the borrowed nuclear warheads promptly to the American military. The situation worsens as he realises that his little sister (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been working with the the bad guys. Also there is the madcap tomfoolery of a jive talkin' soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when captured by the evildoers says: "What kinda FUCKED up place is this?!?!" It won't be easy because a nosy reporter (Al Pacino) has information pertaining to his ugly past. Just as the good guys are setting off on their dangerous journey, they poorly lapse into a sing-along of Magic Carpet Ride much to the dismay of the NCAA . In a stunning climax the President fumbles through a speech to the citizens of the world. As this moment of truth drags on he says: "Mankind is a creature of survival. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" A NASA explosives specialist watching a TV in a store window retorts: "I hope god is on our side." Coming next spring. Rated R Running time 246 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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