Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Debjyoti G — 08 Jan 2010

Visually entertaining, story was lacking.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Debjyoti G on 08 Jan 2010.

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

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