Stars: Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Gambon, Bai Ling, Omid Djalili

Director: Kerry Conran

Summary: In writer-director Kerry Conran's debut film, ace pilot Joe Sky Captain Sullivan (Jude Law) reluctantly teams up with his former flame, journalist Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow), to uncover the mystery behind a group of missing scientists and a series of shocking robot attacks. Aided by gadgetry whiz Dex Dearborn (Giovanni Ribisi) and enigmatic military commander Franky Cook (Angelina Jolie), Joe and Polly must find out who is responsible for an increasingly elaborate scheme that may trigger the end of the world. A highly stylized, mostly computer-generated spectacle, SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW is a striking cinematic achievement. Steeped in the marvelous visuals of 1930s pop culture, Conran's movie is a loving tribute to that era, featuring clever nods to FLASH GORDON, BUCK ROGERS, and other adventure serials of the time. Beginning in a gloriously slate-gray, towering New York City, this movie follows its heroes from one intriguing locale to the next. Although the remarkable images of the film threaten to eclipse the characters at times, SKY CAPTAIN is very well cast, with the actors pitch-perfect for their respective roles, particularly the luminous Paltrow and the brainy Ribisi. And yet the stunning retro-futuristic design is always at the fore, making for a wonderfully unique movie.

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Reviewed by: davybozal24-7
Posted on May 7, 2006 8:06 PM

I am not a big fan of Jude Law but after watching this , I must admit that I have seen much worse . This really is boys own stuff and if the world is in trouble and there's no one else to turn to , it's the Sky
Captain to the rescue ! When mysterious giant robots begin attacking the streets of New York City , intrepid reporter Polly Perkins
( Gwyneth Paltrow ) is on the story and enlists the aid of ace aviator
and old flame Joseph '' Sky Captain '' Sullivan ( Jude Law ) . Who is behind this dastardly deed ? Can they be stopped .

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Aspect Ratio:	1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Subtitles:	English
Year:	2004
Release Date:	February 21, 2005
Runtime:	102 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	P H E 8536
Keywords:	World, Captain, Sky, General, Fiction, Tomorrow, Science, Horror, Sci, Fi
Genre:	Science Fiction