Review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) by Kerri L — 31 Aug 2012

This movie had the potential to be good, but it was approached in the wrong way. Too bad.

This review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) was written by Kerri L on 31 Aug 2012.

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

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