Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Kevin R — 11 Feb 2010

Innovative for the time despite lame plot, characters, voice acting, having nothing to do with its namesake, etc.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Kevin R on 11 Feb 2010.

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

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