The Plot... A train full of government secrets has been pilfered by the most dangerous terrorist in the world (Robert Vaughn). With the assistance of a government chemical expert, the PMRC hopes to intercept the pilfered goods and return them to their native land. NASA, with the help of Bufford Goodwinch (Will Smith), must mountain bike through the Sahara Desert to deliver the pilfered thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Argentinian people. As if this wasn't enough, he has only 8 days to do it. With the assistance of a crochety veteran (Jon Voight), our heroes must mountain bike through the Sahara Desert to deliver the borrowed nuclear warheads in a timely manner to the English military. All this turns sour as he figures out that his common law wife (Angelina Jolie) has been kidnapped by the the villain. Along with this we have the zany antics of a smart alec black man (Chris Tucker) who when held prisoner by the the bad guys says: "When I get outta here, I'm gonna kick yo WHITE ASS!" However this will prove difficult seeing that an old rival with a score to settle (Lawrence Fishburne) has secrets regarding his ugly criminal record. Just as the good guys are leaving on their perlious journey, they slowly all burst into a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the embarrassment of PETA . At the final moment the President fumbles through a speech to the citizens of the world. While this moment of truth unfolds he says: " Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" A CIA explosives specialist watching at home replies: "I just hope we're not too late." Coming this winter. This film is not yet rated. Running time 115 minutes Directed by: Michael Bay Projected Critic Rating:

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