Review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) by Walker F — 22 Mar 2012

This movie used to be the bomb when I was younger, hasn't changed since.

This review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) was written by Walker F on 22 Mar 2012.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow has generally received positive reviews.

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I wanted to enjoy this film, but just too badly written. Fake comes to mind. Bad script-save your time…

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