The Plot... A barge loaded with nuclear warheads has been borrowed by computer genius (Anthony Quinn). With the assistance of a contracted computer specialist, the CIA hopes to intercept the stolen computer chips and get them back to their native land. The NCRP, with the help of Austin Botchstitch (Steve Buschemi), must motorbike through the Sahara Desert to deliver the borrowed thermo-nuclear explosives safely to the American military. As if it wasn't hard enough, he has only 6 days to do it. With the assistance of a retired veteran (Jon Voight), our hero must motorbike through the jungle to return the hijacked thermo-nuclear explosives promptly to the Icelandic people. All this worsens as he realises that his old flame (Charlize Theron) has been kidnapped by the evildoers. Added to the mix there is the screwball antics of a jive talkin' black man (Chris Tucker) who when kidnapped by the evildoers says: "When I get outta here, I'm gonna kick yo WHITE ASS!" It won't be easy because an old rival with a score to settle (Al Pacino) has secrets pertaining to his sordid criminal record. Just as our hero are marching off on their dangerous mission, they suddenly join in on a sing-along of Leavin' on a Jetplane much to the embarrassment of the FBI . In a stunning climax the President fumbles through a decree to the citizens of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: "Mankind is a creature of survival. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" A NASA weapons hacker in the crowd replies: "I pray to God he's right." Coming next fall. Rated R Running time 224 minutes Directed by: Wes Craven Projected Critic Rating:

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