Issue date: 9/22/04 Section: Arts

It is circa 1939 and giant robots have ambushed New York City, wreaking havoc on its citizens.

Four of the world's most famous scientists have disappeared and the evil genius Dr. Totenkopf is behind the madness in a plot to destroy the planet.

"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," starring the talented trio, Jude Law, Gwenyth Paltow, and Angelina Jolie delivers a satisfying combination of humor and stunning visual effects.

The film follows Polly Perkins (Paltrow), a journalist for a fictional newspaper as she works on a lead, when suddenly Gotham City is thrown into peril as towering metallic monsters march through the city streets.

There seems to be no hope of rescue in sight, until the Sky Captain (Law), who just so happens to be flying the friendly skies, is called upon for assistance.

With the help of his old pal Captain Franky Cook (Jolie), Sky Captain allows Polly Perkins to tag along to get the story of her career.

In the process she tries to help save the world as they travel across the globe by sky and sea.

Surprisingly, moviegoers may find themselves laughing more than they might have expected.

After a while there seemed to be laughs following every sentence and the film begins to resemble "Looney Tunes."

On top of that, to lock in that vintage Hollywood look, the film appears to have been filmed in black and white and later colorized.

The performances by the cast were not worthy of Academy Award nominations, but they all managed to keep the movie rolling smoothly for over an hour and a half.

On the other hand, it would not be a shocker if "Sky Captain" were rewarded for its spectacular special effects.

It is easily one of today's most incredible looking movies with the use of blue screen technology, which was utilized for the entire film.

Packed with action, stunning visual effects and no shortage of punch lines, "Sky Captain" does not soar above all competition, but will definitely show up on your radar.

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