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 (2001)

Unleash a new reality.

★ 6.2/10 July 2, 2001 106 min

ActionAdventureAnimationFantasyScience Fiction

Director: Hironobu Sakaguchi  ·  Writers: Al Reinert, Jeff Vintar, Hironobu Sakaguchi

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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Cast

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) Keith David Keith David Council Member (voice) Jean Simmons Jean Simmons Council Member (voice) Matt McKenzie Matt McKenzie Major Elliot (voice) John DeMita John DeMita BCR Soldier #1 / Space Station Technician #2 / Additional Voices (voice) Matt Adler Matt Adler Additional Voices (voice)

User Reviews (1)

furious_iz
furious_iz March 31, 2018
★ 5/10

**What was cutting edge in 2001...** ...now just looks like an average cut-scene from a PS2 game. Soooooo all you have to rely on is the plot, and that is thin to say the least. Weak characters, weak plot and really jerky unnatural animation make this once ground-breaking film look awkward and uninteresting. Couple that with the facts that it bares very little resemblance to the addictive if basic games, and the script feels like it was written with google translate, the whole film ends up feeling flat, confusing and leaves you wanting more.