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When mysterious giant robots begin attacking the streets of New York City, intrepid reporter Polly Perkins (Academy Award-winner Gwyneth Paltrow) is on the story and enlists the aid of ace aviator and old flame Joseph "Sky Captain" Sullivan (Academy Award-nominee Jude Law). Their mission is to find out who's behind these killing machines and stop a plot to destroy the world before it's too late.
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
107 min
When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, has been investigating the recent disappearance of prominent scientists. Suspecting a link between the global robot attacks and missing men, Sky Captain and Polly decide to work together. They fly to the Himalayas in pursuit of the mysterious Dr. Totenkopf, the mastermind behind the robots.