Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie

Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie

2015Movie100 minJapanese

When a ghost-infecting virus known as Fire-Starter begins spreading through the system resulting in the assassination of the Japanese Prime Minister, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite team of special operatives are called in to track down its source.

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IMDb6.7/10
Google Users83%
Director: Kazuchika KiseGenres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 2027, Tokyo is devastated by a bombing that kills the Prime Minister and a group of cyber-terrorists. Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite Section 9 unit are tasked with finding the culprit behind the attack. As they delve deeper, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government, forcing the Major to question her own existence and the nature of humanity in a technologically advanced world.

Critical Reception

Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie received mixed to positive reviews. While praised for its stunning animation and action sequences, some critics found the plot convoluted and less compelling than previous installments in the franchise. Audiences generally appreciated the return to the core themes of the series.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually spectacular with impressive action sequences.
  • A solid entry that stays true to the franchise's philosophical themes.
  • The plot can be difficult to follow at times, feeling less impactful than earlier works.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its high-quality animation, thrilling action, and continuation of the thought-provoking themes associated with the Ghost in the Shell universe. Some viewers found the story slightly less engaging than expected.

Fun Fact

The film serves as a reboot and reimagining of the original 1995 film, offering a new take on the story with updated animation and a slightly different narrative focus.

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Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Ghost in the Shell plots have always being really complicated and difficult to follow. This movie is not an exception but the plot this time is artificially complicated and without much sense that allows to follow. For the rest, I'm n...