Review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) by Isabella K — 14 Jul 2009

When I saw this I wasn't quite sure what I was expecting. I loved it though.

This review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) was written by Isabella K on 14 Jul 2009.

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

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