Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Gena D — 17 Feb 2009

Change the name and you would get the fifth star.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Gena D on 17 Feb 2009.

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

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