I'm still amazed at the precision of facial textures on close-ups of Aki, or the intricate stubble on the face of Captain Ross. Facial models and character movement still don't come close to approaching real life, but I also don't find the animation at all jarring. The animation is simply stunning, with an unprecedented level of detail. ![]() There are still some plot holes that are glossed over (such as why certain items or things are "spirits"), but those few elements won't diminish the experience if you let yourself become immersed in the onscreen action. Like I said earlier, the first time I saw the film, I certainly wasn't enamored with the story, but now that I've seen it more than five times, I can appreciate the themes in the plot on a greater level. Will Aki be able to solve the mystery of the alien ghosts in time, or will the military recklessly destroy Earth's lifeforce?įrom a plot standpoint, The Spirits Within offers an intellectual sci-fi tale that doesn't play to the lowest common denominator. Sid and Aki enlist the aide of her prior boyfriend (a military captain), and his squad of soldiers. Fearing for the fate of Earth's Gaia if the Zeus Cannon is unleashed, Dr. Sid and Aki additional time to search for the two remaining spirits, but the sinister General Hein intends to use a weapon known as the Zeus Cannon to wipe out the ghosts. Earth's grand council has agreed to grant Dr. On the other side of the coin, we have the military, who want to bring about the ghost's destruction by reigning heavy artillery down on the location where the alien meteor struck the Earth 30 years prior (and is believed to be the source of the alien ghosts). In fact, Aki's body appears to hold the primary key to combining the eight spirits, which have worked in unison to contain the alien virus that has grown inside her. Sid are scientists that believe in the taboo idea that the Earth contains a spirit known as Gaia, and seek to obtain eight individual spirits that they believe hold the key to containing the alien ghosts. You'd think they've never seen a plant before.Įarth has been plagued by the presence of alien "ghosts" that possess the ability to remove the soul of humans they come into contact with (and render the body instantly dead). Although the film failed to meet box-office expectations, I've grown to appreciate it more and more on repeat viewings, especially now that we can view the stunning animation in high-definition. Sadly, the inclusion of "Final Fantasy" in the title is really just a placeholder to indicate this is a creation of Square's animation studio. I've played a number of "Final Fantasy" games on various gaming platforms over the years, so I approached this film with the hope that it would follow a familiar plotline from the games. It wasn't disappointment in the film or the animation, but more a matter of not meeting my expectations as a video game enthusiast. I remember anxiously waiting to see The Spirits Within when it was originally released, and feeling somewhat letdown when I walked out of the theater. It's hard to believe Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within hit theaters eight years ago and it's even more surprising that realistic computer generated imagery (CGI) has not advanced very far beyond the capabilities on display in this film. ![]() Reviewed by Dustin Somner, April 19, 2009 The first Final Fantasy film is pure eye-candy on Blu-ray. Producers: Hironobu Sakaguchi, Jun Aida, Chris Lee, Akio Sakaiįinal Fantasy: The Spirits Within Blu-ray Review Starring: Ming-Na Wen, Alec Baldwin, Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Peri Gilpin, Donald Sutherland Writers: Al Reinert, Jeff Vintar, Hironobu Sakaguchi Of the Final Fantasy Video Game Franchise.įor more about Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within and the Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Blu-ray release, see Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Blu-ray Review published by Dustin Somner on Apwhere this Blu-ray release scored 4.5 out of 5.ĭirectors: Hironobu Sakaguchi, Motonori Sakakibara Final Fantasy is the groundbreaking new CGI film from the creators The Deep Eyes Squadron, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash To destroy the alien presence and pure enough to protect the planet. Ross struggles to collect eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough ![]() ![]() Led by a strange dream and guided by her mentor, Dr. The Earth is infested with alien spirits, and mankind faces totalĮxtinction. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Blu-rayįinal Fantasy: The Spirits Within Blu-ray delivers stunningly beautiful video and superb audio in this exceptional Blu-ray release
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