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Summary: Beautiful, mystical film...
Review: That just hasn't received the recognition it should have. Looking at how viewers have received this movie, I tend to to notice it resembles how Final Fantasy VIII, (from the video game series), was received. You either hate it, or love it.
I loved it, and I love this movie.
To say anymore about the eye-popping grahics would be a waste of time and (finger strength? :D ), because people have already commented on this. In fact, that seems to be the only thing people like about this movie. I have no idea why, either...
Certainly, the animation is amazing and beautiful, but the story is important too. Oh, I forgot, no one understands the perfectly explained story. My bad.
I'll get to that later..anyway, the characters, unlike what many have said, are memorable and you just have to like them. I personally, as of yet, don't have a favorite..because you can't like just one, and not feel something for the others. Their situation and their feelings on it, create so much drama in the movie. Someone, if they bothered to listen, and were emotional enough, could probably start sniffling at some of the sadder parts. Aki and Gray served to have one of the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful relationships in a movie I've ever seen, leaving me sobbing throughout the entire credits, while Jane, Neil and Ryan, the Deep Eyes squad, proved entertaining, each with separte, distinct personalities, that added greatly to the feel of the movie.
The plot: Aki, a scientist, racing against time to find and collect the final two 'spirits' that would get rid of the Phantom monsters attacking the Earth, gains military help from an ex-flame Gray Edwards and his squad. Mentored by Dr.Sid, Aki continues her search, while the bad guy (whom, might I add, has a fantastic, bad guy attitude, but with believable actions and thoughts...): General Hein, uses his own plan to get the council members of New York City, to see things his way,and allow him to use the possibly fatal Zeus Cannon on the Phantoms.
Great stuff. While my older sibling may not agree,like many of the viewers, I guess my mind was just perfectly set for the movie. The plot isn't hard to follow if you know sci-fi, or have played the FF games. If not, why are you even watching this movie? Because it's sci-fi/fantasy all the way.
The music is awesome and captures the moment and emotions fabulously, and freely urges you to start crying in the softer, saddest moments. I warn you, this movie can be full of them.
Amazing CG that leaves you scrambling for your jaw lost somewhere on the floor, great charcters, good voice acting, riveting plot, excellent music and bowl of popcorn. Makes for a good sci-fi. Anyone else who disagrees, go back to the talent drained rival 'Shrek' and stay there.
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Summary: Boring
Review: Jesus all mighty. If you havent watched this film in the theater yet, steer clear of it in VHS and DVD. I almost fell alseep watching this! I was highly awaiting for this one to hit the theaters, and i was dissapointed in the highest form. The movie was so bad that it FAILED in the box office misserably, even tho it carried the "final fantasy" name. The storyline was bad, the ending was bad, and the action was low. If you have problems sleeping at night, i suggest you buy this and play it before you go to bed...youll be snoreing in no time. Other then that the only other thing you could do with this movie is throw it in a paper bag, light it on fire, throw on your neighboors door step and run. Cause its sure to leave one hell of a stench!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: The sights are worth the money by themselves... I've done a little 3d with rhino... Square is insane!
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Summary: I told you to watch Legend Of The Christols!!!!!
Review: If you're looking for a film that has to do with the Final Fantasy video games! You're in luck. This movie is exactly the one you're looking for. I like this movie because it has science fiction and fantasy. Look at it this way! Phantoms, Gaia, all of it is fantasy. It also has a few checobos. I know because you need to look at the screen to see them. I also like the animation which is computer generated. There is no reason why any of you would be disappointed with this movie. This movie is exactly like the video games, but with different characters. Now, In order to understand what this film is based on! you have to watch Legend of the Christols first, before you watch this movie. If you have any questions! Email me at .... I highly recommend this film to future fans.
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Summary: Simple Values - Spectacular Production
Review: 'Final Fantasy' is a computer game that has gone through countless versions and editions. Taken as a whole, this mythos is probably one of the best know games in its genre. It is clear from the beginning of this film that Sony and Hironbu Sakaguchi (producer, director, and writer) were intent on topping an already brilliant history of graphic accomplishments. In a sense, 'The Spirits Within' represents a piece of history in the making. It is the first film that presents a startling approximation of life using only automation. The plot is simple. An asteroid falling to earth carries within it a host of phantom creatures that seem hell bent on destroying earthly life. Civilization has been reduced to living in shielded enclaves, and it is only a matter of time before the planet becomes a haunted wasteland. Aki Ross and her mentor, Dr. Sid, are working on the creation of a neutralizing 'wave' based on the eight basic phantom life forms. General Hein does not trust Dr. Sid's theories about a Gaia, or planetary spirit, and wants to use a huge orbital laser cannon to destroy the original meteor, possible destroying the earth in the process. The conflict between these points of view and their shattering effects on the planet are the meat of the film. Captain Gray Edwards, once Aki's lover, crystallizes this struggle between the material world of violent reaction and the spiritual world of growth and synthesis. The film plays a bit like an evolved 'Starship Troopers.' In many ways, it presents the same visual image, and deals with the same issues. The problem for the director and the viewer is to get past the magnificent graphic work to experience the abiding spiritual faith that is its meaning. Ironically, the film itself is a metaphor for the issues it expresses. It is almost futile to discuss the film's animation and design. They are so far above what we are used to that the required superlatives sound trite. In essence, the animation staff set out to create something that is even more real than life, and to a great extent, they have succeeded. This hyperrealism, combined with an almost ballet like feeling of choreography create a sense of moment that makes this seem far more than an action film. The overall animation is carefully balanced so as to keep the focus on the characters. Even so, this film has such a sensory effect that the viewer is tempted to forget the plot and simply observe the screen. The primary DVD provides the film and a whole set of commentaries (directing crew, animation and staging, composer, and production staff), plus the usual trailers, etc. In the special edition, a second disk adds an extensive 'Making of...' segment, the entire screenplay and some analysis of character, vehicle, and prop design. Technically, this is an important film, despite its simplistic plot and characters. For the first time, the definition of what is acting and what is animation is being challenged in a thought provoking fashion.
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Summary: The best SCi-Fi film of the year.
Review: First off, if you're looking for this movie to have anything to do with the games then stop, because you're setting yourself up for dissapointment. The name was used solely for it's recognition factor, and not to make the movie part of the series. On it's own though, the movie is an intelligent and enteraining science-fiction film, adhering more to the roots of traditional sci-fi. The animation and effects, it goes without saying, are absolutley spectacular. On top of the that, the voice acting is far above par for an animated film of this type, especially considering the fact that the charecters had to be played much more subtlely and closer to human than most animated films. The short running time makes the movie feel a little bare by not really giving the audience a chance to really become comfortable with the world. There is ample attention payed to the development of the relationships between the charecters but, since so many dont see the end of the movie, charecter development is a concept that has no meaning here. Overall, while not a perfect movie, it makes a great addition to any science fiction collection. Not for the casual viewer.
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Summary: This movie Lacks
Review: This movie lacks the storyline of the game. When I first saw the movie I had never played the game, when I did play the game and watched the movie again I found out that the movie had nothing to do with the game. The movie released in 2001 bombed at the box office because it cost 137 million to make, which I don't know why. This movie is worth a watch but if you're a fan of the game you will not like this movie.
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Summary: groundbreaking
Review: This film looks and sounds simply astonishing.After a while you almost forget you're watching a totally CGI film because the characters are so lifelike.Great stuff.
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Summary: Okie Dokie
Review: The movie was entertaining for the moment, but in my opinion the entire Final Fantasy feel was lost, i expected better. Where did all the cool hair and outfits go? I recomend the games Final Fantasy 7 through 10 over the movie. In short, it could have been better.
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Summary: Sci-fi special effects at their finest
Review: If you're looking at this movie thinking it will tie in to any of the Final Fantasy video games than you are going to be dissapointed. This is a completely different story with new people and places. That doesn't mean it's not a great story though, because it is! The world Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within takes us to the future where the planet is mostly devoid of life, and the few surviving humans are holed up at a shielded city. The planet has been overrun with semi-transparent demon beasts. The only hope for the future of humanity is with a few scientists trying to find a way to fight the creatures. With state-of-the-art special effects, this film is completely computer generated. Overall, this is fantastic film, and desereves a look. I highly reccomend this movie!
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