Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Ivo N — 24 Oct 2008

A sci-fi computer-made animation with good ideas in the plot.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Ivo N on 24 Oct 2008.

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

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