Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within – Hironobu Sakaguchi, 2001.
Until 2010, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within held the Guinness World Record for most expensive film inspired by a video game. With a budget of $137 million and gross box-office revenue of $85 million (IMDb), the film was arguably a financial flop.
However, this fully animated sci-fi adventure provides a striking example of how gaming graphics can be translated to the big screen. Follow Dr Aki Ross (Ming-Na Wen) as she fights off an alien invasion in a post-apocalyptic world.
‘If the quality of the writing had matched the artistry of the animation it would border on masterpiece. As it is, the result… resembles a beautifully wrought computer game’ – Empire
This film is part of the Game Over series at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Catch all the action of your favourite video games on the big screen.
The Details:
What: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within screening
When: Tuesday, 16 January 2024, at 2 pm
Where: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (Arc Cinema)
Cost: Adult $14, Concession $12 Get tickets here.
