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The Plot... A cargo barge full of thermo-nuclear explosives has been pilfered by a lunatic with good intentions (Gene Hackman). With the help of a private chemical expert, NASA hopes to reclaim the borrowed goods and return them to their native land. The NCAA, with the help of Hubert Henchwright (Nicholas Cage), must jet ski through the Sahara Desert to return the borrowed nuclear warheads safely to the Japanese government. And if this wasn't enough, he has less than 10 days to do it. With the help of a retired stick in the mud (Robert Duvall), the good guys must skateboard through the Sahara Desert to deliver the pilfered government secrets promptly to the Japanese military. The Predicament turns sour as he realises that his wife (Nicole Kidman) has been working for the evildoers. Also we have the loveable tomfoolery of a smart alec soul brother (Dave Chapelle) who when captured by the the villain says: "When I get outta here, I'm gonna kick yo WHITE ASS!" It won't be easy because a nosy reporter (Al Pacino) has information concerning his lackluster criminal record. Just as our heroes are setting off on their suicidal mission, they slowly lapse into a sing-along of Hotel California much to the disappointment of the ATF . At the final moment the President delivers a decree to the citizens of the world. While this dramatic grandstanding unfolds he says: "When I took office, they never told me THIS would happen. Mankind will survive. Mankind MUST survive!" An FBI weapons expert watching at home replies: "I pray to God he's right."
Coming next fall. Rated PG-13 Projected Critic Rating: |
