The Plot... A barge loaded with lethal poisonous gas has been pilfered by the most dangerous terrorist in the world (Anthony Quinn). With the aid of a contracted computer specialist, the FBI hopes to reclaim the hijacked computer chips and return them to their native land. The PMRC, with the assistance of Henry Wrightwright (Nicholas Cage), must jet ski through the rain forest to deliver the borrowed nuclear warheads promptly to the Icelandic government. As if this wasn't enough, he has only 6 weeks to do it. With the aid of a leather-faced marine (Bruce Willis), our heroes must race through the jungle to deliver the borrowed government secrets in a timely manner to the English people. The situation turns sour as he figures out that his 8th grade Social Studies teacher (Nicole Kidman) has been working with the the villain. Along with this we have the zany antics of a jive talkin' soul brother (Chris Tucker) who when held prisoner by the the villain says: "What kinda fucked up situation is this?" All this will prove difficult because an old rival with a score to settle (Ray Liotta) has information pertaining to his sloppy criminal record. Just as our hero are marching off on their perlious journey, they stupidly lapse into a sing-along of Hotel California much to the dismay of the CIA . In a stunning climax the President issues a speech to the citizens of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: " Drop the bombs, Commander." A PETA chemical expert watching a TV in a store window retorts: "I just hope he's right." Coming this summer. Rated R Running time 273 minutes Directed by: Ridley Scott Projected Critic Rating:

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