The Plot... A cargo jet loaded with thermo-nuclear explosives has been hijacked by computer genius (Robert Vaughn). With the aid of a private chemical expert, the PMRC hopes to intercept the stolen computer chips and return them to their original owner. NASA, with the help of Humphrey Speedspeed (Owen Wilson), must race through the rain forest to return the stolen thermo-nuclear explosives safely to the Argentinian government. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has only 12 minutes to do it. With the help of a crochety navy seal (Robert Duvall), the good guy must ski through the jungle to deliver the hijacked government secrets promptly to the Icelandic people. The situation turns sour as he figures out that his little sister (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been carjacked by the evildoers. Also we have the madcap antics of a smart alec soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when kidnapped by the the villain says: "What kinda FUCKED up place is this?!?!" It won't be easy because an old rival with a score to settle (Al Pacino) has secrets pertaining to his ugly past. Just as our heroes are leaving on their dangerous mission, they poorly all burst into a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the disappointment of PETA . At the final moment the President fumbles through a speech to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: " Drop the bombs, Commander." An ATF chemical expert in the crowd retorts: "I just hope we're not too late." Coming this winter. This film is not yet rated. Running time 220 minutes Directed by: Wes Craven Projected Critic Rating:

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