Review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) by Sarah C — 22 Feb 2009

Unfortunately won't see more of these. Should have been our generation's Indiana Jones.

This review of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) was written by Sarah C on 22 Feb 2009.

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

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