The Plot... A train full of nuclear warheads has been stolen by computer genius (Gene Hackman). With the assistance of a private chemical specialist, the NCAA hopes to intercept the pilfered goods and return them to their native land. PETA, with the help of Stanley Botchwright (Ed Begely, Jr.), must race through the jungle to return the stolen nuclear warheads promptly to the Icelandic government. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has less than 10 weeks to do it. With the assistance of a grizzled stick in the mud (Sean Connery), our hero must ski through the Swiss Alps to return the pilfered CIA information safely to the Icelandic government. The Predicament turns sour as he realises that his sister in-law (Catherine Zeta-Jones) has been working with the the bad guys. Also you see the zany tomfoolery of a sass-talking soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when captured by the evildoers says: "You crazy, muthafucka?" All this will prove difficult because a cop with a vendetta (Al Pacino) has secrets regarding his lackluster criminal record. Just as the good guy are setting out on their dangerous journey, they poorly join in on a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the embarrassment of NASA . In the eleventh hour the President delivers a decree to the peoples of the world. As this moment of truth drags on he says: "Terrorism in all its diabolical forms will not be tolerated. This is the dawn of a new tomorrow." A CIA weapons expert watching at home answers this with: "I pray to God he's right." Coming next fall. This film is not yet rated. Running time 229 minutes Directed by: Simon West Projected Critic Rating:

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