Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Andrew T — 28 Nov 2009

I like some of it and hate other parts. I'm half and half.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Andrew T on 28 Nov 2009.

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

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