Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Chris S — 07 Sep 2009

The CG still stands up today. Some people found it cheesy, I found it enthralling.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Chris S on 07 Sep 2009.

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

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