Review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) by Sourav B — 28 Oct 2011

This movie was great. Like right out of a ride at Disney World. Or out of a 1930s comic book.

This review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) was written by Sourav B on 28 Oct 2011.

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

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