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This movie is a feast for the eyes. Done in a retro 40's SF (that's "speculative fiction", not "science fiction") style, it has a good tight story line similar to those used on the old Flash Gordon serials. Dark and forboding at times, bright at others, lots of things you just have to say "WOW" as you see them unfold on the screen. This is the kind of movie you turn down the lights and watch on the 50" plasma to get the full effect from. Jude Law carries the role of the title character well. Gwenneth Paltrow is gorgeous as a retro 40's newspaper reporter. Angelina Jolie's role is little more than a cameo, even though she's on the screen quite a bit towards the end of the film. The extras on the DVD, including the story of how the movie was developed over the course of years, are truly excellent. It's a shame they didn't make a sequel to this movie.Read full review
I'm a little disappointed! I was really hoping for a least one gratuitous nude scene between Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow. Just kidding! Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is a unique movie that was filmed to look like an old fashioned 30's flick. Decent special FX and an interesting storyline. I did enjoy this movie! Although... it sure would have been heck of a lot better if those two lovely ladies did that gratuitous nude scene I mentioned earlier.. LOL! Yeah, come on now, admit it! you're smiling just think'in about it now. Don't lie. Don't you hate all those other lame and boring reviews most people write?
I'll admit, I am a sci fi fan and really enjoy a great film, sci fi or not. I've seen a number of sci fi films and found too many lack a strong plot, are packed with foul language or the mediocre acting or CG distracts from the story. This moview was well casted, well written, and offers good eye candy. I base a movie's success on whether or not it can make me forget where I am for 90 minutes by transporting me into the world on screen - which Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow did. This is a very entertaining and charming film, a bit scary for very little ones, but not loaded with profanities preventing a family movie night. It appeals to kids, teens and adults (male or female). The characters are flirty, funny, comicbooky (in a good way), serious about their missions and the movie's tone very exciting (especially commendable considering the entire movie was shot in front of a blue screen). The graphics are stand up and amazing. It is evident a lot of hard work was put into the incredible details. A wonderful film I never tire of watching. A great film to have in your collection.Read full review
This movie reminds me of the old serial movies that were of the 50's at the local movies. You have to be an adventure enthusiast to enjoy it.
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I first heard of this movie when I saw LOTR: The Return of the King December of '03. I was stunned. It was 1930s retro sci-fi, art deco. Everything you saw was like a Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers serial, or the Max Fleischer animated shorts. Then it was delayed. Then delayed again. Then it was released in September, which is like putting something direct-to-dvd. Hardly anyone saw it and within a few weeks it was out of theaters. For this I blame the studio. There was hardly any marketing or tie-ins or promotion. I saw it opening night and the theater was only about half-full. Sigh. This was my second-favorite movie of 2004 (Spider-man 2 being the first of course). Jude Law is Joe Sullivan, also known as Sky Captain, a mercenary who gets called time and again to save the world. Gwyneth Paltrow is Polly Perkins, a Lois Lane-type reporter and former love interest. Even the supporting Cast, including Angelina Jolie and archived footage of Sir Laurence Olivier. This is a movie I can't recommend enough. It has everything the original Star Wars movies had, and the last three didn't: a story that didn't take itself too seriously and characters you actually wanted to see and you cared about. Oh, and a cameo by King Kong. I'm not kidding. If nothing else, at least go out and rent this movie, or put it in your Netflix queue.Read full review
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