Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Ben H — 03 Dec 2008

The story might have been a bit muddled but the animation was brilliant.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Ben H on 03 Dec 2008.

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

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