Since I thought this was a topic that deserves to be discussed, and saw noone had started the thread, I thought I would do it.

Now, I know that the answer is going to be a resounding "YES" from the majority here But I still feel this is a thread that should be started. I personally feel that Spirits Within is by FAR a better film. It has a story that makes sense, deep characters that actually feel real, a poignant ending, and solid direction. Yah, I really don't care that it didnt have cloud or squall, or chocobos or summons, or materia/magecite/espers/aeons/what have you. It was just a good film. I feel the subject matter gets maligned a lot, and unjustly so. Sentient planetary chi (or energy if you will) was a plot point in several final fantasy titles. So why I wonder do people not bash FFVII for having tree hugging plot points? Also once again, so what if it doesn't have any prior FF characters except cid and a chocobo phantom? I still don't get the major issue with that.

Advent children on the other hand, I've gone in depth before, so I'll just summarize, it was poorly directed, hideously scripted, contrived beyond belief, with poor characterization on most parts. the only thing to really like about advent is that it tries to look stylish. But I've seen stylish. and style doesn't count for much for me when the writing and direction comes off as that loopy.

Anyways, that's my opinion. I still think this could be a interesting topic. Even though the outcome and general consensus can be seen coming a mile away. At least the discussion and points posted by the people here should be interesting.