Sci-fi film done in a retro sepia-toned look, ostensibly
taking place in the 1930s: As prominent scientists around the world mysteriously
disappear, a newspaper reporter (Gwyneth Paltrow) joins forces with ace aviator
Sky Captain (Jude Law) to find out what’s going on. Together they travel to
exotic places around world, and discover that an evil mastermind is behind a
plot to destroy the Earth. Angelina Jolie co-stars as the commander of an
all-female amphibious squadron. Also with Giovanni Ribisi, Bai Ling and Michael
Gambon. Directed by Kerry Conran. [1:47 - PG]