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Summary: An excellent film somewhat hurt by its speed
Review: The speed of this movie makes it *really* difficult to follow. I like to think of myself as a smart person. I watched it the first time, and I didn't get it. I watched it the second and third times, and I didn't get it. I read the manga (which had a completely different tone), then watched it again, and now I *sorta* get it. It's all very interesting, but it's hard to keep track of what the characters are actually *trying to do*. "Okay, why is Kusanagi fighting this tank again?"But, it's definitely a Good Film. What starts as a hunt for a malicious hacker, transforms into a journey to discover the nature of self. Major Motoko Kusanagi, while the protagonist of the film, cannot fairly be called a hero. After the abovementioned tank has been destroyed, just when you're about to forget about it, the camera focuses on its dead pilot. Kusanagi and her partner have become completely jaded to the concept of death. This is an important trait of Kusanagi throughout the film. Without giving too much away, her decision at the end of the film is made entirely based on her lack of concern for the survival of her own identity. Ghost in the Shell is a beautifully made movie, so that if you have trouble following the plot, the animation will probably be enough to keep you watching regardless. But there is definitely more to this movie than eye candy, and to dismiss it as such upon one viewing is to do yourself a disservice.
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Summary: Okay, I'm hooked
Review: This is the first anime film I've watched, so I don't have the usuals to compare to. If this is in any way representive of the quality being produced, then, I'll be back.
It tells an interesting story of cyberpunk origin that led down some plost twists that even left an old sci fi reader like myself surprised.
The animation, artwork and musical score are flawless.
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Summary: Intelligent, Action-Packed, Provocative... Amazing!
Review: This movie is one of the most stunning anime movies I have seen. Think of "The Matrix" and "The Terminator" and you got "Ghost in the Shell". Not only is "Ghost in the Shell" intelligently intriguing, there is amazing action (car chases, gun wars, explosions, etc.), a great story, and good characters. Coming with that, of course, is the typical Japanese anime nudity. This is probably one of my favorite anime movies of all time but what would have made it better if they made it longer and progressed with the Major's adventures. But besides that MINOR flaw, I thought this movie was excellent.
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Summary: The best.
Review: Stunning artwork, a fascinating plot, and a good soundtrack. What else is there to say? Oh, DONT WATCH THE ENGLISH DUB...the voices and voice acting are wretched.
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Summary: The Most Overated Thing Ever
Review: I rented this once, I fell asleep. I figured, well maybe I was just tired that night or something. So I rented it again. I fell asleep again. That should say something about this movie. The only good thing about this movie is the animation which is fantastic. But it takes more than animation to make a quality anime. Especially when it's a an anime that's trying to have a "deep" and "one of a kind" story with the time constraints of a movie format. The entire thing from start to finish was boring and I really wasn't liking Oshii Mamoru (although he redeemed himself in my opinion with Jin-Roh). Kusanagi is naked too often too, I never got what the point was with her being naked so often. It was probably just for fan serivice, and that's not a good idea to throw in pointless fan service in a movie that is supposed to be "deep". I didn't notice the music at all so it probably wasn't very good. All in all Ghost in the Shell is just eye candy. I hope that the new GinS tv series is better than the movie.
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Summary: Ghost in the Shell, movie or world wide phenamenon!
Review: The awards this movie speak for its self. You must buy it! Support ANIME!
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Summary: Neat-o story with cool animation...
Review: One of the inspirations for "The Matrix," this anime cyberpunk classic has all of the anime elements needed to make a cool movie. The plot is as weird and odd as any in the genre and much of it is very confusing. But the film doesn't need to rely on plot to be completely awesome. We get a cool chase scene, some gunfights, and a final showdown between the heroine and a giant robot that's too exciting to miss. "Ghost in the Shell" is the ultimite treat for the anime fan.
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Summary: A modern Anime classic on a great DVD.
Review: Ghost in the Shell is set in the future somewhere in Asia, a sexy female Cyborg cop named " Kusanagi" and her partner " Bateau" are on the trail of a cyber-criminal named " Puppet Master" who is causing cyber crimes on the net and wants to become human in a cybernetic body, can Kusangi stop this mysterious criminal or will the net be in the hands of the Puppet master? A brilliant, dazzling and spectacular Japanese animated feature that set new standards in 90's animation, this movie is also from the producers of "Akira" and similar to that movie. This movie was also another theatrical hit here in the U.S. and the world like it's relative "Akira" and amazed both critics and audiences everywhere. The DVD: Great transfer and excellent sound, Biligunal languages and english subtitles, the extras include a Behind the Scenes documentary, Theatrical Trailer and Guide to the world of "Ghost in the Shell", for fans of anime, this is a must have DVD. Also recommended: Akira, The Matrix, The Fifth Element, Ninja Scroll, Princess Mononoke, The Professional: Golgo 13, Fist of the North Star ( animated), Vampire Hunter D, Total Recall, Treasure Planet, Blade Runner, Batman, The Crow, Dark City, Dragonball Z, Sailor Moon, Transformers: The Movie, Wings of Honneamise, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, Aeon Flux and Tron.
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Summary: One of my 2 favorite Anime movies
Review: This and Princess Mononoke are by far my favorite Anime movies. The first time I watched this I didn't really understand it. The point of the movie didn't come to me until a few sessions later and now I love it. The question of being, of the soul, leaves me dumb every time I watch it. Anyhow, the movie is brilliant. The DVD isn't half bad, either. The English 5.1 is very good. This movie was made for an English release also, so I don't mind watching it in English as the English voice overs are very good. Japanese 5.1 would be nice, but I have always liked the English version so I guess that can slide. What is deffinitely nice is the true aspect ratio of 1.85:1 that it is presented in. Gotta see what they wanted you to see. Now please, for everyone in the world who is naive, 1.85:1 is NOT animorphic widescreen, it's just plain widescreen. Movies that are 2.35:1 are animorphic. This has to do with the lense used in a movie theater with film. Anyhow, I know this because I projected. So you at Widescreen Review, please get it right. 1.85:1 is Flat, 2.35:1 or even 2.40:1 is Scope. Back to the point, this DVD is worth every penny.
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Summary: Hard to follow but worth it
Review: Ghost in the Shell, like Akira, is really hard to follow. I had to watch it twice to make sure I got it. The animation is great, it's very textured and vibrant but it still gives off that eerie, creepy, darkness to the movie as well. There are also some very good Computer animated scenes as well. It's set in the future and all humans have ceased to exist. Everyone is an android, however they are all given a slight hint of human quality called "the ghost". This gives all of them human feelings. Like I said, Ghost in the Shell is hard to follow. You really have to pay attention in this one or you'll totall miss it. It's still a great movie but if you're looking for an easier movie to follow, go with the classics, Vampire Hunter D, Fist of the North Star etc.
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