The Art of War is a 2000 action thriller film directed by Christian Duguay and starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer, and Michael Biehn. The film follows Neil Shaw, an international spy and security expert who works for the United Nations, as he becomes embroiled in a web of international intrigue and espionage.
When a group of terrorists threatens to destroy the UN headquarters in New York City, Shaw is framed for the assassination of the Chinese ambassador and forced to go on the run to clear his name and stop the impending attack. With the help of a fellow agent named Julia, Shaw must navigate a dangerous world of double-crossing spies and assassins, all while avoiding capture by both the UN and the terrorists who are after him.
As Shaw pieces together the conspiracy surrounding him, he uncovers a plot to launch a massive cyber attack on the world's financial systems, which could trigger a global conflict and plunge the world into chaos. With time running out, Shaw must use all of his skills and training to stop the terrorists and prevent a catastrophic world war from breaking out.
The Art of War was praised for its high-octane action scenes and suspenseful plot, and was a commercial success at the box office, grossing over $40 million worldwide.