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Ghost in the Shell

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Ghost in the Shell (1995)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:28

Rotten:2

Average Rating:7.3/10

Consensus: 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.

Runtime: 2 hrs

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Another visually sensational animated film from the producers of the acclaimed "Akira." Major Motoko Kusanagi is a beautiful cyborg who works for Section 29, Japan's secret police force, in the... Another visually sensational animated film from the producers of the acclaimed "Akira." Major Motoko Kusanagi is a beautiful cyborg who works for Section 29, Japan's secret police force, in the year 2029. Motoko's supervisor, Aramaki, orders her to find Puppet Master, a sinister computer terrorist created by a rival organization. Helping her is fellow cyborg Bateau and the almost entirely human agent Togusa. Because their prey has the ability to hack into the minds of his enemies, the evil villain must be stopped as soon as possible. But as the tough cops close in on their target, Motoko realizes that she and Puppet Master seem to have a lot in common. [More]

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Director: Mamoru Oshii
Screenwriter: Kazunori Ito
Composer: Kenji Kawai
Producer: Kodansha

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Jan 12, 2010

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Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
10/18/08
Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News
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Thrilling, compelling, moving and visually splendid, this isn't just a classic anime, it's a great film.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
09/04/08
Daniel Etherington
Daniel Etherington
Channel 4 Film

This cyberpunk policier doesn't make much sense on a narrative level, but the visuals are gorgeously designed and sometimes genuinely breathtaking.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
04/16/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Conjures up a dazzling, futuristic cityscape that, sadly, is not matched by the human landscapes at the heart of the story.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Time Out

No review available.

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06/15/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

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06/10/05
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

A fairly entrancing vision of a human race overrun by evolving artificial intelligence.

Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness | comment Comment
05/03/05
Nick Schager
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness

Surprisingly less interesting than its sequel

Full Review Source: Movie Habit | comment Comment
01/28/05
Marty Mapes
Marty Mapes
Movie Habit

No review available.

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05/29/04
Andy Klein
Andy Klein
New Times

No review available.

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12/16/03
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

No review available.

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09/16/03
Dan Fazio
Dan Fazio
Citysearch

No review available.

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08/23/03
Aaron Hillis
Aaron Hillis
Premiere Magazine

O visual e a qualidade da animação são incríveis, e a história é bastante criativa.

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07/25/03
Pablo Villaca
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena

No review available.

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06/08/03
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

Adds an intriguing philosophical dimension to the cyber-thriller genre.

Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
05/20/03
Susan Tavernetti
Susan Tavernetti
Palo Alto Weekly

Its animation is so rich in meticulous and sumptuous detail that it blows previous Japanese landmarks like Akira simply out of the water.

Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page | comment Comment
05/12/03
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

One of the best productions I've seen from its genre.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
05/11/03
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

Ultimately Ghost in the Shell remains a hard sell, with sluggish pacing and sloppy storytelling effectively smothering the strengths of this lackluster effort.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment 2 Comments
05/11/03
Joey O'Bryan
Joey O'Bryan
Austin Chronicle

It's the ideal movie for animee virgins, and will be a hit with the medium's hardcore fans, too.

Full Review Source: SPLICEDWire | comment Comment
05/09/03
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

Thoughtful sci-fi anime

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
02/21/03
Robert Roten
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