Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Shane S — 11 Mar 2009

*sigh* I really wanted to love this movie.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Shane S on 11 Mar 2009.

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

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