The Plot... A cargo donkey train full of CIA information has been stolen by a lunatic (Robert Vaughn). With the assistance of a private weapons specialist, the PMRC hopes to reclaim the hijacked goods and return them to their original owner. PETA, with the assistance of Jackson Menchwreck (Tom Cruise), must skateboard through the San Fransisco to return the pilfered thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Argentinian government. As if this wasn't enough, he has less than 6 minutes to do it. With the assistance of a retired weapons specialist (Jon Voight), our hero must race through the New Jersy Turnpike to return the borrowed lethal poisonous gas safely to the Argentinian military. All this worsens as he figures out that his wife (Nicole Kidman) has been working for the evildoers. Also you see the zany antics of a smart alec black man (Dave Chapelle) who when kidnapped by the the bad guys says: "You crazy, muthafucka?" It will prove difficult because a cop with a vendetta (Ray Liotta) has secrets regarding his messy past. Just as the good guy are setting out on their perlious journey, they slowly join in on a sing-along of Magic Carpet Ride much to the embarrassment of NASA . In the eleventh hour the President recites a speech to the citizens of the world. As this dramatic grandstanding happens he says: "This has been the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. This is the dawn of a new tomorrow." An FBI chemical hacker watching at home replies: "I pray to God he's right." Coming next spring. Rated PG-13 Running time 131 minutes Directed by: Tony Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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