• Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow


Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Description: In writer-director Kerry Conran's debut film, ace pilot Joe "Sky Captain" Sullivan (Jude Law) reluctantly teams up with his former flame, journalist Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow), to uncover the mystery behind a group of missing scientists and a series of shocking robot attacks. Aided by gadgetry whiz Dex Dearborn (Giovanni Ribisi) and enigmatic military commander Franky Cook (Angelina Jolie), Joe and Polly must find out who is responsible for an increasingly elaborate scheme that may trigger the end of the world.A highly stylized, mostly computer-generated spectacle, SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW is a striking cinematic achievement. Steeped in the marvelous visuals of 1930s pop culture, Conran's movie is a loving tribute to that era, featuring clever nods to FLASH GORDON, BUCK ROGERS, and other adventure serials of the time. Beginning in a gloriously slate-gray, towering New York City, this movie follows its heroes from one intriguing locale to the next. Although the remarkable images of the film threaten to eclipse the characters at times, SKY CAPTAIN is very well cast, with the actors pitch-perfect for their respective roles, particularly the luminous Paltrow and the brainy Ribisi. And yet the stunning retro-futuristic design is always at the fore, making for a wonderfully unique movie. Reviews Sight and Sound 11/01/2004 "There are nice visual touches..."Uncut 11/01/2004 "[A] beautifully realised slice of classic pulp adventure."Chicago Sun-Times 09/17/2004 "It's like a film that escaped from the imagination directly onto the screen, without having to pass through reality along the way."Entertainment Weekly 09/24/2004 "[T]he confection is irresistible: three of Hollywood's most polished stars, assuming the contours of 2-D characters without irony or condescension."Los Angeles Times 09/17/2004 "[The] visuals definitely have the capacity to surprise."New York Times 09/17/2004 "SKY CAPTAIN charms as well as impresses....A landmark in computer-generated imagery..."Movieline's Hollywood Life 09/01/2004 "[A] high-flying, retro-cool adventure extravaganza..."

Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Category: Action/Adventure
Actors: Jude Law/ Gwyneth Paltrow/ Angelina Jolie
Directors: Kerry Conran
UPC: 09736051372
Released: 01 25 2005
Original Release: 2004
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Catalog #: 051372
Language: EnglishOriginal
Rating: PG (MPAA)
Format: DVD Color
Runtime: 6360

Region: 1 -- $17.99

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