"Sky Captain" review

Sam Kenobi · **Sat Sep 18, 2004 1:56 am "Sky Captain" review**

I'll start out with my what-will-be-signature five word review...

This movie was flippin' awesome.

It had everything a good movie should have... giant robots, airplanes, laser pistols, explosions, submarines, torpedos, ninjas, dinosaurs, skeletons... PLUS an on-the-edge-of-your-seat adventure storyline.

The cinematography was second to none, the 1930's-esque picture of black and white with a touch of color. The credits were very long, so many people put an effort into this, as apparent in just the opening credits.

Let's not forget, allusions to other classics. I won't give it away, but the writers and directors knew exactly what they were doing, exactly how to capture the audience correctly. (the guys across the aisle from me didn't like it, but from their comments, I could tell they weren't "in" on the allusions, and Flash-Gordon-like tactics this movie put out)

You want genre? This movie also has it all. A very clever romantic storyline woven in with scene-after-scene adventure, mystery, suspense, comedy, and surprise. You'll love the need for adventure this movie gives you. Buy the soundtrack when you're done! play it in your car! Be your own "Sky Captain" for a day!

This movie gets 5 out of 5 "Totenkopf"s. See The World of Tomorrow today!

IntrepidIsMe · **Sat Sep 18, 2004 2:20 am**

Yay, I was planning on seeing it today, actually,

Looks good. In the commercials, Jude Law looks like Ewan McGreggor to me, though, hmmmmm.

Sam Kenobi · **Sat Sep 18, 2004 2:25 am**

I thought he did too, especially in the movie itself. There's one scene... well, remember in Episode one when Obi-Wan falls off the platforms and has to grab on and pull himself up? There's a scene bit akin to that. There's a real strong likeness to McGregor.

Defiant · **Sat Sep 18, 2004 3:50 am**

I was planning on seeing it today also! How coincedental. Ive actually been wanting to see it since like March.

IntrepidIsMe · **Sat Sep 18, 2004 6:27 pm**

Well, I went to see this today. It was pretty good, creative cinematography, etc. I thought it was worth seeing.

Ronevick · **Sun Sep 19, 2004 7:42 pm**

I've been meaning to see it, but i'm sure because those commercials don't really tell you what it's about. I guess i'll try to get out to the movies later this week and see it.

Morphy · Forum Ogre Joined: 15 Jun 2001 Posts: 3858

I've heard good things. Too bad I don't know a soul where I am to watch it with.

Founder · **Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:55 am**

Jude Law is a copy of the great Ewan Mcgregor and will never be as good as him.

The whole skycaptain thing reminds of me of Tom Paris' program in the holodeck "Captain Proton." Which I hated so im hesistant to seeing this movie.

Sam Kenobi · **Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:20 pm**

Solitary Poet · **Wed Sep 22, 2004 3:20 pm**

Then you will be glad to know that they are now making �Captain Proton� comic books based on tom�s hollow-program! I have seen an add for them on at least two TREK Web-sites this past week.

Creeper the sneaker · The Creeper Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 1152

The previews look stupid. But I might see it.

Sam Kenobi · **Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:07 pm**

The Delta Flyer · **Sat Sep 25, 2004 12:14 pm**

It reminds me of the game "Crimson Skies" for PC and then later, XBOX. Don't ask me why.

Angelina Jolie looks good in it though.

John Connor · **Sat Sep 25, 2004 7:45 pm**

It looks all stupid to me and I wouldnt spend my money. All it is that the actors are infront of a blue screen and its been done on a computer.

Sam Kenobi · **Sat Sep 25, 2004 11:12 pm**

The Delta Flyer · **Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:19 am**

The Matrix!? Not a good storyline!? The Matrix was ground-breaking! OK maybe the sequels weren't so good but the first one was pretty damn original.

I haven't seen SC yet but from what I've read about it, it gets mixed reviews but I can't see it having the same genre defining impact as the Matrix...

Of course, that's only my opinion lol.

ACDC Girl · **Fri Oct 08, 2004 5:23 pm**

Sky Captain and the world of tomorrow? well honestly it looks very boring and i wouldnt go and see a movie that probably is just a waste of time.

Sam Kenobi · **Fri Oct 08, 2004 5:55 pm**

but then again, it does take a certain amount of knowledge of film history, cinematography, etc to see that it's a brilliant piece of parody...

... but I go see evey movie whether it looks boring or not, so you don't have to take my word for it

Defiant · **Thu Oct 21, 2004 1:31 pm**

I finally watched it! It was really really good, although there were some very cheesy parts, it was still a great movie!

Nate Jameson · **Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:16 pm**

I may have to see it- looks like you guys have given it some good reviews.