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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

Action · Adventure · Animation · 2001

Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.

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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

“Unleash a new reality”

2001 Action · Adventure · Animation 1h 46m

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6.2 / 10

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Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Hironobu Sakaguchi

Written by

Jeff Vintar · Al Reinert · Hironobu Sakaguchi

Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen

Dr. Aki Ross (voice)

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Dr. Sid (voice)

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Cap. Gray Edwards (voice)

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Sgt. Ryan Whitaker (voice)

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Off. Neil Fleming (voice)

Peri Gilpin

Peri Gilpin

Off. Jane Proudfoot (voice)

James Woods

James Woods

General Hein (voice)

Court is in session

Put Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.