Review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) by Luke G — 03 Oct 2012

Looking past the sometimes vacant and unfeasible plot, Sky Captain delivers a visually and imaginatively creative way of reviving the art deco period.

This review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) was written by Luke G on 03 Oct 2012.

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

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