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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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10/14/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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

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

I enjoyed its visuals, its evocative soundtrack (including a suite for percussion and heavy breathing), and its ideas.

Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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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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09/16/03
Dan Fazio
Dan Fazio
Citysearch

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.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
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Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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10/18/08
Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News
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Staggeringly cool anime adventure.

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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

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

No review available.

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

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

I was pleasantly surprised.

Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment Comment
02/28/02
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

No review available.

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07/26/02
David Poland
David Poland
Hot Button

Thoughtful sci-fi anime

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

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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
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No review available.

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12/16/03
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

A complex, rich animated vision.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix
 
 
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