"A store clerk (Ulrich) and an ice cream truck driver are thrown together when a dying scientist entrusts them with a deadly chemical kept in ice. This chemical will kill every living thing once it melts.
They have to take the chemical codenamed 'Elvis' to the next nearest military base while being chased by terrorists who want it to hold the country for ransom.
A sci-fi version of 'speed' (you can see the parallels) with the chases and the ex-military officer who wants revenge. However it takes this familiarity and twists it for action ploys and laughs with Ulrich and Gooding working well together. This is a good film that is worth watching for the two stars and the special effects."
H Louise, Resident Scholar
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Overall Review
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Plot
Composition of Movie Actual chase scenes or violence - 50% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 20% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- science fiction story
Technology/$$$$/Info hunt
Yes
Stealing/recovering/destroying
- weapon
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- small businessman
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/medium wavy
Body type
- average (man)
Events of movie makes character more...
- tougher
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- Very athletic
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (man) short/standard curly
How much in movie?
- 80%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- accused criminal
Eccentric:
Yes
- emotionally unstable
- obsessed
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 80%
Hair color
- bald
Body type
- average (man)
Ethnicity
- White
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physical condition
- very athletic
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century (1970's to Present)
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Mountains?
Yes
Desert?
Yes
Misc settings
- prison
- fort/castle
- bar/restaurant
Small town?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Tone of movie
- upbeat
Comedy or somewhat funny movie?
Yes
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
Kinds of F/X
- exploding vehicles
- exploding bombs
- nasty human transformations
