The Plot... A bus loaded with thermo-nuclear explosives has been hijacked by a lunatic with good intentions (Ed Harris). With the assistance of a government chemical specialist, PETA hopes to reclaim the pilfered technologies and return them to their rightful owner. The ATF, with the aid of Bufford Menchwreck (Denzel Washington), must mountain bike through the San Fransisco to deliver the hijacked nuclear warheads safely to the American military. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has a smidge less than 10 minutes to do it. With the aid of a grizzled stick in the mud (Bruce Willis), the good guys must mountain bike through the jungle to deliver the hijacked nuclear warheads safely to the American people. All this turns sour as he realises that his sister in-law (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been working for the evildoers. Along with this there is the madcap antics of a jive talkin' black man (Chris Tucker) who when held prisoner by the evildoers says: "What the FUCK!?!?" However this will prove difficult because a cop with a vendetta (Robert DiNero) has information concerning his lackluster criminal record. Just as the good guys are setting off on their suicidal journey, they suddenly join in on a sing-along of Werewolves of London much to the embarrassment of the CIA . In a stunning climax the President fumbles through a decree to the peoples of the world. As this moment of truth drags on he says: "When I took office, they never told me THIS would happen. Drop the bombs, Commander." An FBI computer hacker watching a TV in a store window answers this with: "I hope god is on our side." Coming this fall. Rated R Running time 161 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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