# Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

> A fearless reporter and her estranged pilot ally chase a mad scientist’s robot army through a dazzling 1930s dieselpunk world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2941

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure
- Director: Kerry Conran
- Cast: Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Gambon, Bai Ling, Omid Djalili, Laurence Olivier
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346156/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, propulsive, nostalgic, escapist movie night, retro adventure marathon

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