Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Bob T — 08 Feb 2010

Pretty good movie about Final Fantasy but not as good as the Final Fantasy VII movie.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Bob T on 08 Feb 2010.

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

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