SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

Director: Kerry Conran (debut)
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Gambon

A 1930's comic book serial comes to life with some astounding visuals. It's most unfortunate that there is no acting to speak of. It's even more unfortunate that there's not even a plot to speak of. There's just a 1930's comic book serial coming to life ... with astounding visuals. The art design is exquisite and quite intriguing to watch. The devotion to an old form is impeccable, if strange. Everything else takes a back seat, or is simply not to be found. The lack of any worthwhile writing severely hurts the film. The incredible visuals make it worth seeing, however.

Standouts: Massively inventive art design and unique tone throughout.
Blowouts: Nothing to really sink your teeth into. Light fare, yet attractive.

Grade: B