Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Chris C — 17 Jan 2010

Ground breaking animation for the time, however PIXAR have now taken it to another universe.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Chris C on 17 Jan 2010.

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

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