Ghost in the Shell (1996)
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Reviews Counted: 31
Fresh: 29 | Rotten: 2
A stunning feat of modern animation, Ghost in the Shell offers a thoughtful, complex treat for anime fans, as well as a perfect introduction for viewers new to the genre.
Average Rating: N/A
Critic Reviews: 4
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 1
A stunning feat of modern animation, Ghost in the Shell offers a thoughtful, complex treat for anime fans, as well as a perfect introduction for viewers new to the genre.
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Movie Info
In the year 2029, the world has become interconnected by a vast electronic network that permeates every aspect of life. That same network also becomes a battlefield for Tokyo's Section Nine security force, which has been charged with apprehending the master hacker known only as the Puppet Master. Spearheading the investigation is Major Motoko Kusanagi, who -- like many in her department -- is a cyborg officer, far more powerful than her human appearance would suggest. And yet as the Puppet
Mar 29, 1996 Wide
Nov 18, 2003
Palm Pictures
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Steve Davis
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Richard George
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William Knight
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Hank Smith
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All Critics (31) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (2) | DVD (17)
Conjures up a dazzling, futuristic cityscape that, sadly, is not matched by the human landscapes at the heart of the story.
Top CriticMamoru Oshii's direction deftly merges gritty realism with a dreamlike quality.
I enjoyed its visuals, its evocative soundtrack (including a suite for percussion and heavy breathing), and its ideas.
This is exactly the kind of film that James Cameron would make if they ever let him through the Disney front gates.
Thrilling, compelling, moving and visually splendid, this isn't just a classic anime, it's a great film.
This cyberpunk policier doesn't make much sense on a narrative level, but the visuals are gorgeously designed and sometimes genuinely breathtaking.
A fairly entrancing vision of a human race overrun by evolving artificial intelligence.
Surprisingly less interesting than its sequel
O visual e a qualidade da animação são incríveis, e a história é bastante criativa.
Adds an intriguing philosophical dimension to the cyber-thriller genre.
Its animation is so rich in meticulous and sumptuous detail that it blows previous Japanese landmarks like Akira simply out of the water.
One of the best productions I've seen from its genre.
Ultimately Ghost in the Shell remains a hard sell, with sluggish pacing and sloppy storytelling effectively smothering the strengths of this lackluster effort.
It's the ideal movie for animee virgins, and will be a hit with the medium's hardcore fans, too.
Thoughtful sci-fi anime
A complex, rich animated vision.
Staggeringly cool anime adventure.
I was pleasantly surprised.
If you try focusing on the plot particulars, Ghost is frustrating and, despite the gunfire, not entirely dramatic. But as a piece of dark art, it's substantial and successful.
Ghost in the Shell is another 'Japanamation' feature, with a science-fiction story that is a bit more interesting than most, though it is also overly complicated and occasionally confusing.
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