Review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) by Thomas A — 16 Sep 2009

This "movie" wasn't anything like the game, it was more like a sci-fi channel movie.

This review of Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) was written by Thomas A on 16 Sep 2009.

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

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