Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Andrew A — 03 May 2010

Great CGI, disappointing plot that seemed to me bared no relation to any of the Final Fantasy games? Watch it for the visuals only.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Andrew A on 03 May 2010.

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

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