Reno
**Too late to come out to impress its fans!** It was not my most anticipated film of the year. Like usual for any film, I just wanted to see it and enjoy it. The film was fine, but that does not mean so good. From the visuals to the perf...
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Ghost in the Shell
2017
Movie
107 min
English
In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human saved from a terrible crash, then cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals.
Insights
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes46%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users66%
Director: Rupert Sanders•Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Crime, Drama
Plot Summary
In the near future, a cyber-security operative known as Major, the first of her kind, leads an elite task force called Section 9. Her life is saved from a terrible accident by the advanced cybernetic technology of Hanka Robotics. However, she is a human consciousness uploaded into a synthetic body, making her the perfect weapon for fighting dangerous criminals. As she hunts down a formidable hacker, she begins to question her own identity and past.
Critical Reception
Ghost in the Shell (2017) received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its narrative and pacing, while some praised its visual effects and action sequences. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the adaptation's aesthetic and themes, while others felt it failed to capture the spirit of the original anime.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning with impressive special effects that bring the futuristic world to life.
Praised for its stylish action sequences and impressive world-building.
Criticized for a predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and a narrative that felt rushed.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's visual spectacle and the ambition of its futuristic setting. However, many felt that the story lacked depth and failed to live up to the philosophical complexity of its source material.
Fun Fact
The iconic 'stand' scene from the original anime, where the Major seemingly walks up a wall, was recreated in live-action using a combination of practical effects, wirework, and CGI.
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Dark Jedi
This is an okay movie but that is about it. The blurb sounded quite interesting and the trailers were promising even though I always take trailers with a huge pinch of salt. I have never read the original Manga. Whether that is good or bad ...
tmdb81799156
I was unable to make it to the theaters for this one due to traveling for work those first two weeks. And then it was gone; couldn't find it in any theaters. I'm sure glad I didn't waste my money for that and only spent $1.62 to rent it fr...
Pierre_D
I boned up on this movie by watching the 1995 version and Stand Alone Complex for a bit, loved the repartée from Major Kusanagi and her crew and hoped it would translate to the big screen. The movie succeeds in displaying the setting and ov...
Gimly
I know I wasn't supposed to love it but I accidentally did. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._
Wanderless
I've watched Ghost in the Shell at the cinema 3 days ago, knowing beforehand about the controversies that have surrounded this movie for the last 6 months or so. Science fiction movies are probably my favorite genre and I also enjoyed mo...
Salt-and-Limes
I am writing this review as someone who hasn't seen the original anime. I have also been very critical of the whitewashing of this film. With that I aside, I went to see it with willingness to give it the benefit of the doubt. "Ghost in the...