Rate Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

[Krug]

So what did you think?

 

[LightPhoenix]

I put it at a seven, for reasons I listed in the other thread.

 

[Desdichado]

I'll be seeing it today. Here's Ebert's very positive review, for those curious.

 

[Fast Learner]

I gave it an 8, though bordering on 7, for the reasons I mentioned in the other thread.

 

[Frostmarrow]

I get the distinct impression that all movies get around seven on these boards.

 

[Krug]

I get the distinct impression that all movies get around seven on these boards.

At least maybe. RotK got mostly 9 or 10s.

 

[Darrin Drader]

I had the pleasure of seeing this movie today, and on the company's dime, no less. I have to say that it was a memorable and enjoyable movie overall. This isn't really a movie that stands up well to dissection, but that's part of the universe that they construct for this film.

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I mean, I find it interesting that they would equip a plane designed for dogfighting with grappling hook, or a bomb that is designed to bounce. What about the fact that the plane can fly from New York to Asia without having to refuel. Normally I'd say something like "But aside from these problems, I really liked it." but in this case these aren't problems, they're part of the genre.

I gave it a seven, but I think it may have deserved higher.

 

[D+1]

Saw it last night. It was a late show, I was tired, and I got pretty bleary toward the end. I gave it an 8 as a result to be generous, but honestly I don't think it was all that. The pacing was off. Too slow, lack of tension, and not enough shooting up giant robots with P40's.

There was also a bit of a hole in the story development. I mean, giant robots FILLED the skies but what did they really DO? Tore up a few streets and step on a few cars. I just thought it needed a little bit more to generate care and concern from the viewer for the protagonists. Character introductions and development got pretty short shrift too - but that's a fairly "old-fashioned serial" thing so I can write it off as being a style decision.

Visually fantastic, though I'd have preferred either more color or less - the light colorization was actually a bit distracting for me. Should have actually been sepia-tone as was (IIUC) the original intent.

Not as great as I really wanted (especially after waiting through the interminably delayed release), but I want a sequel.

 

[Conaill]

Very good movie, for a first attempt. Would be a great match for a Grim Tales campaign!

 

[WayneLigon]

A 9. Absolutely fantastic, every moment.