Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Patrick H — 05 Dec 2008

I didnt like it when it first came out, and now I love it.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Patrick H on 05 Dec 2008.

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within has generally received mixed reviews.

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