Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
“Unleash a new reality”
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.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Ming-Na Wen, Donald Sutherland, Alec Baldwin, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Ming-Na Wen
as Dr. Aki Ross (voice)
Donald Sutherland
as Dr. Sid (voice)
Alec Baldwin
as Cap. Gray Edwards (voice)
文·瑞姆斯
as Sgt. Ryan Whitaker (voice)
Steve Buscemi
as Off. Neil Fleming (voice)
Peri Gilpin
as Off. Jane Proudfoot (voice)
James Woods
as General Hein (voice)
Keith David
as Council Member (voice)
Jean Simmons
as Council Member (voice)
Matt McKenzie
as Major Elliot (voice)
John DeMita
as BCR Soldier #1 / Space Station Technician #2 / Additional Voices (voice)
Matt Adler
as Additional Voices (voice)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 106 min |
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