It's 1939. Intrepid reporter Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow) is investigating the disappearances of famous scientists. New York City is attacked by giant robots. Her ex-boyfriend Sky Captain (Jude Law) comes to the rescue just in the nick of time. There are attacks all over the world. They've been coming for the last 3 years and disappearing. The duo investigates the robots with the help of Sky Captain's mechanic Dex (Giovanni Ribisi).
It pays homage with a stylized 30s feel using modern green screen effects. The idea is great, but the look is a little too dark. The muted color pallet is there to emulate the black and white feel. I don't think that was really necessary. The concept, the costumes, and everything else create that feel already. The movie could use some bright primary colors. 'Sin City' is just simply more beautiful, and would obliterate the memory of 'Sky Captain' six months later.
Gwyneth Paltrow has good chemistry with Jude Law. The love triangle with Angelina Jolie is some fun. Gwyneth will have very similar chemistry with Robert Downey Jr as Pepper Potts. She's essentially playing the same character as the sassy side kick.
It pays homage with a stylized 30s feel using modern green screen effects. The idea is great, but the look is a little too dark. The muted color pallet is there to emulate the black and white feel. I don't think that was really necessary. The concept, the costumes, and everything else create that feel already. The movie could use some bright primary colors. 'Sin City' is just simply more beautiful, and would obliterate the memory of 'Sky Captain' six months later.
Gwyneth Paltrow has good chemistry with Jude Law. The love triangle with Angelina Jolie is some fun. Gwyneth will have very similar chemistry with Robert Downey Jr as Pepper Potts. She's essentially playing the same character as the sassy side kick.