Review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) by Cac C — 27 Jun 2009

It could have been better, but I liked it.

This review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) was written by Cac C on 27 Jun 2009.

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

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