Ghost in the Shell

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Ghost in the Shell

PG-13

Released Mar 31, 2017

1h 47m

Sci-Fi

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Adventure

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In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals. When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the ability to hack into people's minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. As she prepares to face a new enemy, Major discovers that her life was stolen instead of saved. Now, she will stop at nothing to recover her past while punishing those who did this to her.

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Critics Consensus

Ghost in the Shell boasts cool visuals and a compelling central performance from Scarlett Johansson, but the end result lacks the magic of the movie's classic source material.

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Kambole Campbell

One Room With A View

Seems the best stuff got lost in translation.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 25, 2018

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Angie Han

Mashable

The characters in this movie just repeat themes and explain plot points to each other, all in the same flat, droning monotone.

Jun 2, 2017

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This is an exciting, fun, futuristic thriller that, like its main character, has a probing mind. It will make you think.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2017

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Keshav Kant

OffColour.org

Unlike in the anime, this version of the Major is more of a renegade than a leader and cares far more about herself than her teammates. She spends a large chunk of the movie pitying herself.

Rated: 2/10

Jul 20, 2023

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Peter Bell

Vague Visages

Overall, Ghost in the Shell pales in comparison to the 1995 film by lacking a cohesive, well developed plot, substantive themes and a captivating pace.

Jun 22, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The presentation has been shaped to Hollywood specifications and robbed of its potential uniqueness, insight, or innovation.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 4, 2022

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Todd B

This was a good movie with Scarlett. Thanks for the live action version of this movie. A good add, and take on the role.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/24

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Shay W

While not being familiar with the source material, I enjoyed it. The style and tech are nicely realised, maybe except for the main character's bodysuit. Now it's no Akira, Battle Angel, but it's good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Blu B

I've never seen the anime this is based off of but I imagine it's superior to this. It's a cool idea we've seen explored tons of times in the genre from Blade Runner, Total Recall, Alita Battle Angel, and many others of varying quality. This really doesn't do anything to stand out. The direction is very basic here. The special effects are honestly excellent in this with lots of practical animitronics and really clean CGI. But the camerawork is basic, the lighting is very dull and clearly is trying to be moody but never really is able to do that. The setting is just another Blade Runner style copy world that we've seen done tons of times. The action scenes are just alright as well. The acting isn't that good either. Everyone has that wooden 00's style of acting. S.J. & her sidekick friend don't really have any special chemistry together and every supporting character is super forgettable including the villian. The pacing isn't good either. This gets very boring at certain parts because of the boring acting, basic direction, lifeless lighting, and nothing special about it to stand out. Everything else is just ok. This isn't incoherent or unfocused and everything follow a logical flow. Besides the basic direction and wooden acting the biggest issue here is the characters in general aren't that interesting and barely explored outside of S.J. We never really get to see her before she becomes an android and never really see her develop any relationships with anyone besides her sidekick friend. It's such a heavy rotating door of supporting casts that is so forgettable I struggle to remember any of them. Also, it does stand out with the main cast being white in a Asian enviorment but this has so many other issues it wouldn't help if Michelle Yeoh was here or any other Asian actress. It's a shame because there are some cool scenes like the creepy animtronics are really disturbing and probably the most original part. That being said, skip this still. I can't see this being any better even if you've seen the anime.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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G P

Loved this. She is the best actress. More please.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Jonathan O

This movie has no respect to the anime version and this movie is so white wash and speechless and totally disrespect to anime fans and Japanese people. Is Blade Runner meets Get Out if it was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Radio O

An incredible adaptation of the classic anime

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Major

Pilou Asbæk

Batou

Takeshi Kitano

Aramaki

Michael Pitt

Kuze

Juliette Binoche

Dr. Ouelet

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Synopsis

In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals. When terrorism reaches a new level that includes the ability to hack into people's minds and control them, Major is uniquely qualified to stop it. As she prepares to face a new enemy, Major discovers that her life was stolen instead of saved. Now, she will stop at nothing to recover her past while punishing those who did this to her.

Director: Rupert Sanders
Producer: Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Steven Paul, Michael Costigan
Screenwriter: Jamie Moss, William Wheeler, Ehren Kruger
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Crystal Sky Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Disturbing Images|Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Suggestive Content)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 7, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.5M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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