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At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

The earlier review of the film by Charles Reichenthal is wonderfully precise about what makes this film a surprising treat. As with most Astaire vehicles, some suspension of disbelief is necessary to accepting the plot. And, as usual, any number of situations are absurd and fantastical (the ages of the protagonists, etc.). But for me, the film is pure Astaire, Astaire as he interprets Mercer and more. So many details of the film are worth savoring: Astaire's "snake dance" for Robert Ryan in the soldiers' canteen (Ryan *is* absurdly menacing, but also lighthearted in a Robert Ryan kind of way--and completely appropriate to the whimsy of the scene, I thought), Benchley's speech (as noted), Astaire's crunching on an apple, the solo scenes where Astaire balances the comedy and drama in this film with such grace. The WWII setting is interesting for Astaire, as well, as he is so closely associated with the aesthetic of the 1930s. His feigned world-weariness in the film, which disguises the character's very real engagement with the War, anticipates for me Astaire's memorable dramatic performance in On the Beach. I enjoyed studying Astaire's surprising range in this unpretentious little film. Susan White

The film was a fun for the eyes and ears. The opening sense of the film is in error. The shooting down of the Japanses plane was to be a Zero. The plane is a biplane, not a Zero. I truly like black and white film. It adds to the lighting technique. Fred Astire is a master at dance and song. He makes any co-star shine. The movie is a blessing compare to the movies make today. I am glad that these type of film are saved. Thank you to great channels as AMC and TNT to continuing to show these movies. I found it hard to go to the movies today, without problems. Watching the old movies at home is a blessing. Thank you for website like IMDb to research the old movies.

Yep. It's raining. It's past midnight. I'm watching the Sky's The Limit. Being that it was made in 1943, it's clearly out-dated. However, I must say, it's an enjoyable trip back in history. Made during the height of World War II, it's clearly a movie made to appeal to a war-time fan base. There are a few nice musical numbers, some outstanding dance routines, and even a few laughs. I must admit, the love story was pure fluff, but it did have a nice and upbeat innocence to it. Joan Leslie was as beautiful and talented as could be. Fred Astaire was outstanding, and Robert Benchley generated a number of laughs. There's even a young Robert Ryan in a few scenes. So, if it's a rainy, windy, late night, be sure to catch, The Sky's The Limit.

Fred Astaire is an incognito war hero on leave in "The Sky's the Limit," also starring Joan Leslie, Robert Ryan, and Robert Benchley. Astaire is a member of "The Flying Tigers" and jumps off of a train so that he can have fun during his leave instead of making promotional appearances. At a bar, he sees magazine photographer Joan Leslie and falls for her without telling her who he is.This is a very sweet film with some good numbers, but I wanted more! Leslie and Astaire danced well together in the energetic "I've Got a Lot in Common With You," and Astaire's "One for My Baby" is a standout, both his singing and in a tricky dance number that involves breaking glasses with his feet. Apparently, he injured himself while filming. I love Astaire's singing - he's so musical and if his voice isn't great, it's lyrical.My only quibble is that Joan Leslie's voice was dubbed and yet it wasn't very good. If they were going to dub it, why didn't they dub it with somebody better? Certainly this was a perfect film to see in wartime - not only entertaining but poignant.