Ghost in the Shell

8

magicman66Mar 31, 2017

Ghost in the Shell is a visually stunning and action packed movie that keeps you entertained the entire time. I went into this movie with my expectations quite low but I walked out of the theater blown away. The visual effects and overallGhost in the Shell is a visually stunning and action packed movie that keeps you entertained the entire time. I went into this movie with my expectations quite low but I walked out of the theater blown away. The visual effects and overall atmosphere of the movie was truly breathtaking and it was one of the few movies that I actually enjoyed seeing in 3D. The action in this movie is amazing; although not as graphic as it could have been if it was rated R, it was still very good. I enjoyed the characters and found them to be interesting, although maybe not as much as in the original Anime movie. Overall this is a great action movie, with some of the best visuals in a movie.… Expand

10 of 13 users found this helpful103

All this user's reviews

8

GyerApr 26, 2017

Much better than reviews give it credit for. Forget the crap about whitewashing - Scarlett does a fine job portraying Major, and if like me you had no clue what was going on in the Anime, this live action movie does a much better job ofMuch better than reviews give it credit for. Forget the crap about whitewashing - Scarlett does a fine job portraying Major, and if like me you had no clue what was going on in the Anime, this live action movie does a much better job of explaining everything. Not a great film, but totally worth watching - ignore the critics :D… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

8

HassenIjouMar 31, 2017

Despite some plot related problems and its weak phisophical implication, Ghost In The Shell is a solid adaptation of the universe created by masamune shirow.

25 of 39 users found this helpful2514

All this user's reviews

8

Greeney22_Mar 31, 2017

Ghost in the Shell had fun action but it's story could get a bit muddled at times. The first two acts were great, but a love story emerged in the final third which didn't make sense for Major's character. Lots of Fanservice kept me happyGhost in the Shell had fun action but it's story could get a bit muddled at times. The first two acts were great, but a love story emerged in the final third which didn't make sense for Major's character. Lots of Fanservice kept me happy while the action didn't feel repetitive but fresh each time. Good time Popcorn flick all round… Expand

10 of 12 users found this helpful102

All this user's reviews

8

Fritzio711Apr 1, 2017

I went into this film thinking that I was going to hate it because I do not like Scarlett Johannson, But I didn't I bloody loved this film.

Scarlett Johannson as Motoko was really good, she felt like Motoko and Pilou Asbæk as Batou wasI went into this film thinking that I was going to hate it because I do not like Scarlett Johannson, But I didn't I bloody loved this film.

Scarlett Johannson as Motoko was really good, she felt like Motoko and Pilou Asbæk as Batou was amazing the attention to detail how Batou has a love for basset hounds Is In this film, every time The Major gets undressed how he feels uncomfortable is in this film, There is so many recreation scenes from the anime in this, How Motoko has a Gender Identity disorder is in this film. This film tries to fix the problem that Ghost In the Shell had in the original It gives more of an inside look at the origin of everything and Motoko, It recaptures GITS so well it's ridiculous. I don't think it's perfect It does have some problems/flaws but It is still a solid film I wanted a recreation the best that I could get and I got It this is it. Please watch the anime before going In as this is not just an action film, there is action, but this film is more about a story and character interaction when it builds up it builds up, but for some, they will think it's boring when it isn't it's trying to tell the story through heavy dialogue as so did it with the original It wasn't all just action Don't listen to the critics as most of them don't know jack **** about anime this is not a film that you review as a normal movie, So if you haven't watched the anime don't watch it at all.… Expand

10 of 12 users found this helpful102

All this user's reviews

8

MatttwidaleApr 6, 2017

As a huge fan of the original i can honestly say this is still a really good film. The plot is very different to the original but they incorporated all those iconic scenes you see in the trailers into the plot very well. Action and effectsAs a huge fan of the original i can honestly say this is still a really good film. The plot is very different to the original but they incorporated all those iconic scenes you see in the trailers into the plot very well. Action and effects were spot on and it's not a long film, just beautiful and entertaining. Don't expect to see anything as good as the original (because come on it's a cult classic, piece of history how could it) and you'll be pleasantly surprised.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

8

orkiraApr 2, 2017

One of the best adaptations I've seen so far. This film introduces a different view of the problems raised in the original film, but does it too superficially. From the point of visual content and atmosphere, this film is great, but notOne of the best adaptations I've seen so far. This film introduces a different view of the problems raised in the original film, but does it too superficially. From the point of visual content and atmosphere, this film is great, but not without flaws. Recommended to watch.… Expand

7 of 7 users found this helpful70

All this user's reviews

8

7ShadesOfEffortApr 18, 2017

If you need 2 hours long monologues or static scenes of majestic silence to convince yourself that you are enjoying some kind of high art while watching cartoons about naked robot with boobs, you'd probably better keep rewatching MamoruIf you need 2 hours long monologues or static scenes of majestic silence to convince yourself that you are enjoying some kind of high art while watching cartoons about naked robot with boobs, you'd probably better keep rewatching Mamoru Oshii's GITS and avoid this one at any cost. If you have some problems with robotic body not being asian, black or at least transgender refugee, you'll probably hate it too. People who are seriously allergic to garbage villains should also be cautious.
But if you don't fall under any of these categories, your health is totally fine and you can freely enjoy this delightful cyberpunk action movie. There's not so much of them nowadays. Bato is cool btw.

6 out of 7: magnificent.… Expand

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

All this user's reviews

8

FattyNormanApr 5, 2017

People are a little too quick to talk about this movie's flaws. It definitely has flaws and is not as good as either the original anime films or TV series, but it does an excellent job of building the world that Ghost in the Shell is so knownPeople are a little too quick to talk about this movie's flaws. It definitely has flaws and is not as good as either the original anime films or TV series, but it does an excellent job of building the world that Ghost in the Shell is so known for. ScarJo does a fine job portraying the Major, even if she does take some getting used to. There are definitely a few parts that felt rushed, a few moments that make you question the decisions of the director, but overall it is a good movie with an interesting if not completely original plot. If nothing else it is a great set up for a sequel which I very much hope gets made. I'm sure a second one would be better and more loyal to the original stories now that Major's "origin" story is taken care of.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

8

PeteyJayJayApr 7, 2017

I was expecting a typical dumb blockbuster and was pleasantly surprised by Ghost in the Shell. They clearly put some thought into the film and took care to honour the original material while also changing the plot enough so it isn't just aI was expecting a typical dumb blockbuster and was pleasantly surprised by Ghost in the Shell. They clearly put some thought into the film and took care to honour the original material while also changing the plot enough so it isn't just a retelling of the original movie. The Major's character is well fleshed out as is the cyborg antagonist. The same can't be said for the supporting characters who are all pretty one dimensional, I feel more time was needed to flesh out their personalities. Aramaki especially was bordering on being interesting with some great scenes, he should have been utilised more. Besides one typical blockbuster defying logic in a scene near the end the action overall was extremely well shot and visually interesting. I also believe the white washing controversy actually effected the critical ratings GITS received which isn't very fair.… Expand

9 of 9 users found this helpful90

All this user's reviews

8

LomarticusApr 12, 2017

As the first of what was obviously supposed to be a franchise, this is a really good film. I've seen it twice so far and I've teared up at the creation scene at each viewing. It is beautiful, deep enough, atmospheric enough and a fineAs the first of what was obviously supposed to be a franchise, this is a really good film. I've seen it twice so far and I've teared up at the creation scene at each viewing. It is beautiful, deep enough, atmospheric enough and a fine introduction to the world of Ghost In The Shell for new fans, as well as a being rewarding enough to long-term fans, with the hope of much more to come.
It's clearly not as deep and involved as prior material but if it were, would it honestly have any chance of getting the interest of the wider public whose currency gets film 2, 3, 4 etc. funded? Core fans, deep concepts and theory of life stuff are what you plan for AFTER film 1 is under your belt. Dissing this film and ignoring the incredible achievements this film HAS made is unfair, unjustified and closed-minded.
This film opens the big-budget door to Ghost In The Shell and as such, is well worth seeing.… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

All this user's reviews

8

BleedingJesterAug 31, 2023

Truly surprised at how good this movie is both visually and story wise I really expected Hollywood to have made another stain on a great Japanese franchise but its basically just a watered-down version of Ghost in the Shell and in some waysTruly surprised at how good this movie is both visually and story wise I really expected Hollywood to have made another stain on a great Japanese franchise but its basically just a watered-down version of Ghost in the Shell and in some ways that means this might be the perfect starting point for those interested in the Franchise… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

7

LamontRaymondMar 31, 2017

Absolutely worth seeing. I'm not the biggest ScarJo fan, but she is awesome in this. The visuals are pretty amazing - the first 3D movie in a while that I was impressed with. Pretty solid action, as well.

12 of 14 users found this helpful122

All this user's reviews

7

Rox22Apr 16, 2017

I want to be clear about somethin: I love the GITS franchise. I watched the original anime shortly after its western release in the 90s. After that I was hooked on anime and watch all GITS movies and spinoffs. Even tried the manga series too.I want to be clear about somethin: I love the GITS franchise. I watched the original anime shortly after its western release in the 90s. After that I was hooked on anime and watch all GITS movies and spinoffs. Even tried the manga series too. To this day GITS is still my favourite anime movie. I even flew out to watch the live action version on IMAX (as there are none in the country that I live in.) With all that said what did I think? It was good. Not great, but good.

I could go in depth and write pages and pages completely dissecting every scene. But that's for another time and place. So I'll keep this as brief as I can.

Visually it is gorgeous. So much detail. It looks and feels like the GITS universe. Sound and music were a dream, I might even dare to say better than the original.

Story wise it does follow the anime very closely, however it does take some liberties and does something all it's own. To those segements I understand why they were done that way and agree that they do fit the movie. I did like how the story focuses on the Major and developes her character, giving her more depth than she had in the anime (though her character was flushed out in the SAC series.) Bato is more or less on par with his character in the anime. Where the movie does waver is with some of the side characters. If you are fan of the series then you'll know who they are and be a little annoyed that if they had so little dialogue, why didn't they make them look and act more like their anime counterparts. The new designs really add nothing, and due to their lack of introduction are redundant to anyone not familiar with. True these characters weren't that developed in the anime either (SAC did that part too) but if they need to be there with little to no dialogue, they should at least look the part.

If anything, I always thought that the Major's character was the only one that it did not matter if the actress was Japanese or not. Afterall, she does have a full body prosthetic so it is an easy thing to explain. I do think Johansen was a good choice, but she is a bit too high profile and her performance was far too similar to her role as Black Widow.

Another bother about the movie is that they really toned down the violence and blood. I'm guessing so they could get a better rating. The hyper violence and use of blood added to the atmosphere of the anime, making it feel more real and serious. In the movie this is lacking and made to look more action packed. This essentially is what makes the film feel a bit hollow. It lacks the intensity that fueled some of the scenes from the anime.

Overall: The live action GITS is the best western adaptation of an anime for the big screen to date. It looks the part, sounds the part, but doesn't completely feel the part. I feel that they tried really hard and stayed as close to the source material as they could, but I also feel like they watered it down too much so that it could get a lower age rating and appeal to a broader audience. In short: It was a good effort, but look at Deadpool and learn from that. Don't be afraid of the R rating if it delivers a better movie.… Expand

8 of 8 users found this helpful80

All this user's reviews

7

gallickApr 3, 2017

I am an avid Ghost in the Shell fan, so my experience was always going to be overshadowed by the anime that came before. But I did not expect such cinematic splendor and costume/set design.

Story: Dead -It is dead because it chopped up storyI am an avid Ghost in the Shell fan, so my experience was always going to be overshadowed by the anime that came before. But I did not expect such cinematic splendor and costume/set design.

Story: Dead -It is dead because it chopped up story from the previous movies and tried to Frankenstein them together, whilst adding in new backstory that only made fans cringe. There was no life there, Rupert should have tried to move forward with new content instead of trying to play it safe like Star Wars Episode 7.

Characters: Dead -The life that was brought into the anime characters was lost here. There was an attempt to give "The Major" and emotional core that amplified her so called "Ghost". However in reality (Anime) the majors ghost was not highlighted by any emotions whatsoever, only her observance as to the lack of said feelings. Her philosophical and analytical nature was what gave her the notion of a "Ghost". So in a sense, they restructured the very definition of who the Major was.

Batou attempted to be a good buddy like he was in the anime, but he never really had the chance, the story moved too quickly and his connection was lost. I think the Major had too much baggage going on to allow anyone else to show themselves.

The side characters (Section 9 crew) were all just background fluff and didn't even matter, which is good because I don't think I could handle any more characters being misrepresented.

Aramaki was alright, I think Kitano was just used for novelty purposes, and these days he is just like a Japanese Harrison Ford, grumpy and only around for the money.

Set Design: -Alive. Alive in every way, the world they used was full of cyberpunk goodness stripped right out of the heart of the anime. Every detail was accounted for and it truly was the highlight of the entire film. I will include the background characters and extras into this as well, they were all very much apart of the world and the state of society was quite evident.

Sound: -Alive, but misplaced. The music was fantastic, but never seemed to show up on time, it was always late for the party. Even the music for the into sequence(for the anime) didn't arrive until the credits. For them to leave out the song was advertise with the new intro out of the new intro.......there are no words.

I like this movie a lot, I will be picking it up on 4k Blu-Ray asap, because I am only going back for the beauty of the cinematography and CGI. The story in this movie will be forgotten and left out of all the ancient tomes of the Ghost in the Shell universe.… Expand

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

All this user's reviews

7

TalbisJul 11, 2017

This is one amazing looking movie here and despite controversy around casting of Scarlett Johansson in the main role, it catches the eye with visuals, while Johansson gives a stellar performance. It is however impossible to review this filmThis is one amazing looking movie here and despite controversy around casting of Scarlett Johansson in the main role, it catches the eye with visuals, while Johansson gives a stellar performance. It is however impossible to review this film and not look at Masamune Shirow's original work or it's 1995 masterful adaptation by the legend - Mamoru Oshii. Both, the original and 2017 live action movie, take a look at themes of identity, humanity and the meaning of being human. In a world of cybernetic enhancements, where does the human end and the machine start? This version however takes a different approach to the topic, more straightforward and less philosophical, seemingly more "dumbed down" version... and yet it still gets the point across. Some plot changes were disappointing and for some reason the Major seems to be more brutal and bloodthirsty in the Hollywood adaptation. Also the movie focuses more on her past, a plot point that doesn't exist in the original, as there Major knows exactly where she comes from only beginning to question her humanity after meeting the Puppet Master - a character that was turned from the original AI starting to evolve beyond its programming into a living being, to Kuze, a highly enhanced human. Whereas the original work questions the humanity itself, this movie wants to ponder the theme of Frankenstein - the creation killing its creator, this plot point in a rather silly and uninspired way, cliché, (a standard for american movie makers), to create a conflict.Some scenes are recreated from the 1995 movie here and they're a joy to watch, a feast for your eyes! Overall, this isn't all that bad, however while the original and Oshii's adaptation left me wondering for weeks, this movie is rather forgettable, saved only by the amazing cast, especially Scarlett Johansson, and visuals. Give it a watch, but for the real masterpiece, look for the 1995 version.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

7

kressnikMar 31, 2017

Visually stunning movie, with some minor storytelling problems.
I haven't watched the original so can't tell how different this one is in terms of plot, but I have a feeling it was dumbed down a bit, happily not to a point where you feel likeVisually stunning movie, with some minor storytelling problems.
I haven't watched the original so can't tell how different this one is in terms of plot, but I have a feeling it was dumbed down a bit, happily not to a point where you feel like they treat you like a complete idiot.… Expand

21 of 31 users found this helpful2110

All this user's reviews

7

BertoflyingfoxApr 23, 2017

Despite having a few missteps here and there, this was still a fun popcorn flick.

For plotting, I like how they melded the two anime movies into one cohesive story and at a 2hr runtime that didnt overstay its welcome. For the actors, IDespite having a few missteps here and there, this was still a fun popcorn flick.

For plotting, I like how they melded the two anime movies into one cohesive story and at a 2hr runtime that didnt overstay its welcome.

For the actors, I liked all in the cast...except for the actor who played Cutter...he just seemed out of place. I feel that character and the final act could have been replaced with something far more entertaining and fulfilling.

As for the visual effects, it was an absolute treat. Really hope they make an HDR-enhanced UHD of this movie, I would buy a copy ASAP.… Expand

7 of 7 users found this helpful70

All this user's reviews

7

EmphaticApr 1, 2017

I think all the nonsense about whitewashing is over blown, this movie does its best to capture the spirit and tone of the original, controversy aside I very much thought this movie did its best to pay homage to the original while makingI think all the nonsense about whitewashing is over blown, this movie does its best to capture the spirit and tone of the original, controversy aside I very much thought this movie did its best to pay homage to the original while making something new and fresh.… Expand

7 of 8 users found this helpful71

All this user's reviews

7

iCronicAug 7, 2017

I didn't see the original but the trailer was insane so I was hyped. Certainly not the masterpiece I hoped for. Some parts felt clunky and unpolished, a handful of CGI scenes were straight up bad, especially during the end fight. Other scenesI didn't see the original but the trailer was insane so I was hyped. Certainly not the masterpiece I hoped for. Some parts felt clunky and unpolished, a handful of CGI scenes were straight up bad, especially during the end fight. Other scenes were amazing, the rare soundtrack was great and overall I liked Ghost in the Shell… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

7

NerdConsultantApr 3, 2017

Ghost in the Shell is a film that will play very well to a general audience, though I think long-time fans will find a lot more fault with it. It’s a well told and well executed take on the original film and I must be honest, I kind of likedGhost in the Shell is a film that will play very well to a general audience, though I think long-time fans will find a lot more fault with it. It’s a well told and well executed take on the original film and I must be honest, I kind of liked it, I thought it had a decent running plot, what it recreated it did well and it sold me on the whole thing. The performances from Scarlett Johannson and Michael Pitt really made the film stand out. Its only issue is that it sticks too close to story lines that we have already been told and it doesn’t have enough trust in its audience to not signpost things too much, nor does it have enough of the nuance that the original film had. That being said though, with the bar being set so low for Anime adaptations, this stands head and shoulders above its contemporaries and I hope it is a success because I would like to think it’s a lead to more films like it and I wouldn’t mind seeing a sequel. If you are a fan of Anime then I would say give it a go because it might have something for you,, though I would expect you to be a bit more critical than someone with no prior knowledge. This film is trying to get a balance between the two markets though I suspect it will succeed in one more than the other. In short, I think it’s a good film, but I’m not sure how it will stand up as time goes on, though I think it should be praised a lot more than it’s bashed.… Expand

7 of 7 users found this helpful70

All this user's reviews

7

Darkly_TranquilApr 24, 2017

If you are a fan of the 1995 film, or just like anime or cyberpunk in general, there is a lot to enjoy here, even if its not perfect. The film is visually spectacular with some fantastic production design in sets, costumes, etc., though theIf you are a fan of the 1995 film, or just like anime or cyberpunk in general, there is a lot to enjoy here, even if its not perfect. The film is visually spectacular with some fantastic production design in sets, costumes, etc., though the visual effects are a bit hit and miss, being top notch in some scenes, and kind of cheap in others. The direction is strongest when it copies Mamoru Oshii's film, but is merely serviceable the rest of the time. The acting performances are all solid, though no-one really stands out, and the material doesn't really give anyone much scope to shine. The story is probably the weak point, as it introduces a lot of ideas and concepts from the manga, but just doesn't have the space to really go anywhere with them, so the plot ends up being a fairly basic "who am I?/corporate villainy" story line. Overall GitS is a must for fans of the anime and cyberpunk, and probably worth a shot if you just like scifi in general.… Expand

8 of 8 users found this helpful80

All this user's reviews

7

PeterAlexanderApr 12, 2017

Ghost in the Shell is visually stunning and has the story to match. The wide array of futuristic effects, including both the visual and the sound, create an incredibly captivating premise and setting. This is matched by a story that kept meGhost in the Shell is visually stunning and has the story to match. The wide array of futuristic effects, including both the visual and the sound, create an incredibly captivating premise and setting. This is matched by a story that kept me intrigued from the very first scene to the last.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

badgerryan19May 19, 2017

Good movie. Fantastic visuals and a well realized cyber-punk feel. I liked the original 1995 movie and I feel like the live action one does a lot of things right and some okay. Scarlett as "The Major" is great get over the white washing thingGood movie. Fantastic visuals and a well realized cyber-punk feel. I liked the original 1995 movie and I feel like the live action one does a lot of things right and some okay. Scarlett as "The Major" is great get over the white washing thing she is great. I love that they took pieces from the original film and put it in here and just revamped and retold it with a bit different twist. I also liked the character Kuze. He brings something that was intriguing. I did think the movie could of gave us a little more , but ultimately I was satisfied.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

7

FraytaApr 3, 2017

I personally found it inferior to the 1995 animated movie, but overall it does much better then most western adaptions of Japanese pop culture. .

The new elements in the movie are good, and learning more about a backstory for major is anI personally found it inferior to the 1995 animated movie, but overall it does much better then most western adaptions of Japanese pop culture. .

The new elements in the movie are good, and learning more about a backstory for major is an interesting pull for any Gits fan, but it doesn't entirely make up for the recreated scenes that just feel neutered by comparison...and make up more than half the film.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

RohaqApr 1, 2017

Despite going in with cautious expectations, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this was a decent movie.

It always had some huge boots to fill - and while it's nowhere near as deep or philosophical - the setting is great, presentedDespite going in with cautious expectations, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this was a decent movie.

It always had some huge boots to fill - and while it's nowhere near as deep or philosophical - the setting is great, presented with some fantastic visuals backed by a superb soundtrack. It also has a decently passable story based in the GitS universe - an original story, I might add, though with some elements and scenes obviously lifted directly from the original material. It's obviously been adapted more for the mainstream audience, but it's certainly not bad.

Complaints? The lack of depth compared to its source material does it The characters could have definitely been fleshed out more, with the Major being a little too stoic compared to the anime, and the other members of Section 9 not getting anywhere near enough lines. It also doesn't nearly fill the previously mentioned big boots, but when judged on its own merits, is still a solid film.… Expand

7 of 9 users found this helpful72

All this user's reviews

7

derkonig6Apr 20, 2017

So I never saw anything related to Ghost in the shell.The movie itself looks verry good,I love the vibe that it gives you.As a person who watches anime I can tell that they nailed some charaters verry good like Batou( this characters gave meSo I never saw anything related to Ghost in the shell.The movie itself looks verry good,I love the vibe that it gives you.As a person who watches anime I can tell that they nailed some charaters verry good like Batou( this characters gave me a really animeish vibe). The plot had some weak points but overall 7 is a good rating for this movie… Expand

8 of 8 users found this helpful80

All this user's reviews

7

Muskrat147Apr 9, 2017

The Ghost in the Shell honors its source material and finds ways to insert new ideas, but can't quite capture the awe inspiring beauty and terrific, three-dimensional characters of the original anime classic.

8 of 8 users found this helpful80

All this user's reviews

7

moebius_risingMar 31, 2017

Wasn't even going to see this movie, but SJW's started complaining, so there must have been something good going for it. Excellent action, cinematography, pacing, and way beyond my expectations. Would recommend.

11 of 15 users found this helpful114

All this user's reviews

7

sonic1340Sep 22, 2017

It's pretty good nothing as good as the original but as a film it isn't bad at all. I would recommend it to people who like cyberpunk films. Or to people who need a popcorn flick.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

7

daviddelnorte23Aug 8, 2017

La promo de esta película cuando se estrenó me recuerda a una buena época mía, y seguramente vaya a recordar más el cartel que la propia película. Un film que está bien, pero es que me estaba recordando a Blade runner, la cual he visto muyLa promo de esta película cuando se estrenó me recuerda a una buena época mía, y seguramente vaya a recordar más el cartel que la propia película. Un film que está bien, pero es que me estaba recordando a Blade runner, la cual he visto muy recientemente. La sensación de esto ya lo he visto, propició que la película quedara a mis ojos durante todo el metraje en un simple espectáculo visual y de entretenimiento, más que de intentar sacar alguna conclusión de lo que te están contando. Aún así es una película divertida y competente dentro de su género y pretensiones. Se nota que es una adaptación de manga japonés, factor que no me agrada,y quizá eso también haga que inconscientemente la viera con menos "gusto".… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

7

FeedTheMonkey83Apr 10, 2017

Ghost in the Shell is an adaption of the 1989 Anime that is focussing on the moralic side of merging humans with high end technology. After seeing the movie yesterday in 3D im still ab bit confused of how to rate this movie exactly. Visuals:Ghost in the Shell is an adaption of the 1989 Anime that is focussing on the moralic side of merging humans with high end technology. After seeing the movie yesterday in 3D im still ab bit confused of how to rate this movie exactly. Visuals:

So what comes in mind first is the visuals and artdesign that is used in this movie, that is in some parts excellent and in other parts very below average. It is necessary, that this oppinion is based only on the 3D version of the movie, as I think the 2D trailers are having way more aesthetics then the 3D version I was watching last night. When the visuals are great, they show us a nice steampunk world with cool action, as per the first action scene in the restaurant when major crashes a hack and slowmotion, mixed with a nice choreography come into play in the scenes. When the visuals are bad, we see flights through the futuristic Section 9 where the texture details are very low and show their CGI extremely obviously. About the interpretation of the look of the city one can argue. I found it in most time a bit distracting and too colorful. Story:

When it comes to the story, I was not too much in all the previous Ghost in the Shell movies, so I had the opportunity to watch the movie without too many expactations. But when it came to the plot, I was also a bit of mixed feelings, as the movie does not so well in creating "wow" moments, when it starts enfolding the plot.
It was to predictable even if you have never seen any Ghost in the Shell movie before. As my girlfriend was telling me the end after 1/3rd of the movie already. Also it is pretty hard to find out the attachments between the characters themselves because mostly they are just there and do what they do. Backstories are a bit neglected in here.

Actors:

This is were surprisingly the movie had its most points gained in my oppinion. Major, played by Scralett Johansson, was pretty close to the animes original. And Batou, played by Pilou Asbaek, was extremely well taken over visually. Before the movie was released I ready and heared a lot of concerns to take western actors to display the characters, but when you look the original Anime, you will see (as in most animes) the characters in there are also not asians. So this was fitting very well in my oppinion. I also think the acting itself was in most parts fine. One thing that distracted me however all the time, was the way Scarlett Johannson moved. It looked in most parts like she was trying to act how a robot would be walking. I think one can interpret it like that, but for me it was very distracting, as in the original movie I felt major was walking and moving just like a normal human. Verdict:

So when I just rate the fun I had with the movie I would give it a low 7 out of 10. I think also the visuals and the story, as well as the acting, was on the same level. It was okay to look and I was never bored. I would prefer to watch it in 2D again, with higher resolutions to maybe rethink my visual ratings.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

kotymbaApr 3, 2017

Honestly, this movie deserve 6 points, but I gave one extra point for Takeshi Kitano. He is so suitable for "Chief Daisuke Aramaki" role. I liked this movie, it even surpassed my expectations. But it's not so brilliant and touching as 1995'sHonestly, this movie deserve 6 points, but I gave one extra point for Takeshi Kitano. He is so suitable for "Chief Daisuke Aramaki" role. I liked this movie, it even surpassed my expectations. But it's not so brilliant and touching as 1995's anime. In general pros and cons are following:
Pros - amazing cyber-punk visualization, good action, acting performance, sound and Doge Easter egg at the end :) Cons - it's hard to understand plot if you haven't seen anime or read manga, I don't like how they try to explain philosophy about "ghost" and "the shell" and sometimes boring.
But I'll recommend watch this movie even if you feel skeptical about plot, Scarlet or smth else, I am defiantly sure that if you liked anime, you'll find smth interesting in this action film too.… Expand

7 of 7 users found this helpful70

All this user's reviews

7

ZerpnosApr 1, 2017

Animesinden çok az farklarla işlenmiş ve ortaya görsellik ve bilimkurgu adına çok güzel şeyler çıkmış. Daha önce animesini izlemeden, filme gelenlerin fazla anlayacağını sanmıyorum. Yine başlangıç filmi olarak, anlaşılır detaylarla işlenmişAnimesinden çok az farklarla işlenmiş ve ortaya görsellik ve bilimkurgu adına çok güzel şeyler çıkmış. Daha önce animesini izlemeden, filme gelenlerin fazla anlayacağını sanmıyorum. Yine başlangıç filmi olarak, anlaşılır detaylarla işlenmiş fakat sinema çıkışında "Çok sıkıcıydı, anlamadım" tarzı şeyler duydum. Scarlett'ın performansı gerçekten muazzamdı. Rolünü çok iyi yapıp ortaya çok güzel bir oyunculuk çıkarmış, tebrik ediyorum kendisini. İzleyiciyi sıkmayan, animesine oranla daha fazla aksiyon barındıran bu felsefi, bilim kurgu filmini beğendiğimi ve iyi olarak değerlendirebileceğimi düşünüyorum. Paranıza değecek bir film olmuş, gidin ve keyfini çıkarın.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

FlexedacornMay 12, 2017

I went into this with mixed emotions, mainly because I wasn’t sure what to expect with director Rupert Sanders. I did see the original anime so I knew the overall plot going into it. I personally found the movie extremely enjoyable andI went into this with mixed emotions, mainly because I wasn’t sure what to expect with director Rupert Sanders. I did see the original anime so I knew the overall plot going into it. I personally found the movie extremely enjoyable and thought they did a great job catching the sci fi ascetic feel of the original anime. The whole white washing controversy was not enough to keep me from seeing it, as my main focus going in was to be entertained. I personally thought they did a great job with the multi-national supporting cast. Scarlett Johansson wasn’t anything special, but was alright all things considered. The best performances came from Batou ,Pilou Asbaek (Denmark) and Aramaki, Takeshi Kitano (Japan).
This movie is not as intellectually gripping as the original anime or even Bladerunner , but is visual stunning and overall well paced.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

All this user's reviews

7

Jas_CarMar 31, 2017

I joined up to Metacritic to post this review.

The Ghost In The Shell franchise is close to my heart, from the release of the original 8-issue run of the english comic/manga in 1995 to the recent Arise TV series. I even once drew a comicI joined up to Metacritic to post this review.

The Ghost In The Shell franchise is close to my heart, from the release of the original 8-issue run of the english comic/manga in 1995 to the recent Arise TV series. I even once drew a comic cover for another franchise which was a deliberate GitS tribute.

I watched this new live-action version last night and have struggled to settle on a score… Staying away from the trailers (and yet aware of some of the controversies), I tried to view it with fresh eyes, not knowing what would unfold.

On one hand, the aesthetics of the movie were way beyond what I expected; art direction, sets, costumes, sound were all did an excellent job of recreating a believable GitS world. The actors were fine, mostly recognisable in their roles and got me invested. I especially liked the film's handling of why the Major looked non-Asian.

Unfortunately, while expecting a somewhat less philosophical approach for a Hollywood remake, the main point of the original comics/movie was almost missing entirely - can a machine (shell) have a soul (ghost) and what would be the difference between such an entity and a human? It was not so much about the Major as to what she discovered and what it meant for her.

One of my concerns about a 2017 remake is that such existential questions about humanity were fresh and new in 1989 (Japanese GitS comic run) however, as they approach reality, such themes have been thoroughly explored in great depth by other films, games and tv shows in the meantime.

Remaking the original GitS would not bring new arguments to an already bloated debate and is perhaps why the makers didn't spend too much time asking questions such as 'can one's consciousness be uploaded to the net' and 'can there be life without a body'.

It's a shame because questions like these have always made up a big part of GitS and I have to remind myself that this is a very different version. It leans towards other common GitS themes such as political intrigue and corporate conspiracies, but they were underpinned by subject matter that the 2017 remake, sadly, refrains from taking a deep dive into.

Having digested it, I would rate the movie as a 6. It set out to do something different, perhaps more palatable, to the original GitS stories and more or less achieved it. However, for the sheer amount of homages, nods and references to other parts of the franchise (each of them brought a smile to my face), I will give it a +1.

The use of the original GitS movie theme for the end credits alone is also worth a mention. I didn't think they would actually use the iconic piece of music by Kenji Kawai and I must admit it sent shivers down my spine! One goes to the cinema for such experiences!… Expand

14 of 22 users found this helpful148

All this user's reviews

7

octogonpcMar 31, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER ALERT: This is mostly a live action translation of the original GITS, even in how the scenes are setup and shot. That said, I enjoyed the movie, especially after the 15 minute intro. This could have been EPIC, however like Ep. VII, they played it safe, and SAFE can be boring at times. The 3D wasn't as phenomenal as it could have been (like the accompanying GOTG Vol. 2 Trailer), but it was fair. Lastly, this movie needed a better score, however the Anime Theme does come, eventually.… Expand

9 of 10 users found this helpful91

All this user's reviews

7

EvlDApr 3, 2017

If your only exposure to this property is the 1995 animated film, you likely love it for the thought-provoking philosophy. If you are a fan on the anime series, you likely love the characters and tone. This film is faithful visually andIf your only exposure to this property is the 1995 animated film, you likely love it for the thought-provoking philosophy. If you are a fan on the anime series, you likely love the characters and tone. This film is faithful visually and tonally to the anime series, which pays homage to the 1995 animated film here and there. It is not a retelling of the 1995 film, or any one anime episode plot. This stands faithfully shoulder to shoulder with the anime properties, but is westernized and simplified in its approach to philosophy. Great score, great casting (even the Major), faithful tone and character relationships, and one of the best live action adaptations of any animated property. On it's own merits, it will pale in comparison to the 1995 animated film, which is smarter and methodical in its exploration of the existential questions it asks. This is a sci-fi-fi action film that plays it safe, but establishes characters we love with origin stories we hadn't seen before. Most of the flak this release is getting is by people who want it to have the philosophical sophistication and weight of the 1995 film (or upset ScarJo is white). The anime series didn't tackle such heady themes, and likewise this release doesn't either. It's an origin story that predates the events of the anime, and doesn't have any complimentary qualities to the 1995 original film. You won't be disappointed if you appreciate the anime series. This is faithfully executed, so long as you base your comparisons on the series and not the 1995 original.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

SquaredRenMar 31, 2017

This movie is a little dumbed down from the original, it does played safe for newcomers to the franchise...it's not perfect, but still I enjoyed it. It's a good movie so go out try it & support it if you can.

7 of 8 users found this helpful71

All this user's reviews

7

cachi01Apr 1, 2017

Maybe not as good as the original, but it's still a damn fun watch and clearly a love letter to the series. The Major might be written quite different from her previous appearances but she is still an interesting character.

10 of 11 users found this helpful101

All this user's reviews

7

JessePerryApr 9, 2017

I have seen all 3 GITS movies 1995, Innocence and SSS, the Arise series, GITs SAC season 1 and GITS. I actually own them all as well except for Arise which is free on Netflix. The 2017 live action film faithfully portrays the original 95I have seen all 3 GITS movies 1995, Innocence and SSS, the Arise series, GITs SAC season 1 and GITS. I actually own them all as well except for Arise which is free on Netflix. The 2017 live action film faithfully portrays the original 95 film story line with plot twists thrown in so I wouldn't get bored. If you consider that the film has been more accepted in Asia then here, it is apparent that the whitewashing argument is more politically motivated than genuine concern for Asian actresses livelihood and questions of ethnic portrayal. Enough said on that.

On it's own, the live action film is an interesting story even if it does not possess a very deep plot. Honestly, it would not be interesting to uninitiated audiences to expound on these plot intricacies anyway. I often found myself playing back the dialogs in both voice and translated subtitles just to understand what was going on in the movies and TV series. The visuals and translation of concepts to live action is without question, stunning. Just to piss off Ridley Scott fans I am going to go ahead and say it approaches Blade Runner levels of brilliance in visuals. Certainly, 30 years of technology and advancements give any Sci-fi film the edge these days. Yes, Prometheus looks amazing but aside from the Engineer cave scene there is just not that much going on there technologically speaking. I digress. I enjoyed the film and it touched on the deeper plot themes to give hints to the initiated what was going on. Sanders copies the original 1995 anime, but hey, Abrams did the same with the first and third Star Treks. I think the GITS film is great and hope its' box office failure doesn't prevent the studio from using this film as a take off point in exploring other stories in the GITS world that include other characters like Borma, Saito (who cameoed), Paz, not to mention the Tachikomas. Disappointing really if it ends there but I've heard there is a new GITS anime already in the works in Japan!… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

BuddyCashApr 10, 2017

I thought it was okay not entirely the best movie i had seen really anticlimactic ending and not as much action as much as I thought there was going to be. I amused it was going to be **** because i am not a big fan of anime and I know itI thought it was okay not entirely the best movie i had seen really anticlimactic ending and not as much action as much as I thought there was going to be. I amused it was going to be **** because i am not a big fan of anime and I know it comes from and anime show but it was better then I thought it was going to be in the first place.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

jeromejarinApr 9, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ive never seen the original animation movie so i have no bias whatsoever and i am not an anime afficionado.. but this much i can say.. i truly enjoyed this movie.. i love the cast, i like the visuals, the metropolis is a futuristic possiblity that i thought was done very nicely, the fight scenes wer very nicely handled very artsy.. cinematography is top notch. This is a hybrid movie that blends art, science and philosophy in a pleasing package... the acting was great... there is nothing here to hate. it is a GOOD movie period. you will remember it a long time after seeing it. not run of the mill at all. i say go watch it without a critical appraisal and just go with it with an open eye.. it is very nicely handled and i thought Scarlett Johansen was passable as an asian girl if not for the blue eyes.. it is not a masterpiece but it is very creative. well worth your time and very enjoyable to watch.… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

All this user's reviews

7

DariushLApr 15, 2017

Decent movie. Didnt feel like i wasted the ticket money and that's already something for a Hollywood production.
The plot is based on the 1995 OAV(not a spoiler, is clear since the first scenes)with some element picked from some of the standDecent movie. Didnt feel like i wasted the ticket money and that's already something for a Hollywood production.
The plot is based on the 1995 OAV(not a spoiler, is clear since the first scenes)with some element picked from some of the stand alone complex episodes, but there's some characters and situations that have been heavily simplified to make the movie easier to digest for the crowds and much more predictable.
Most of the characters are pretty faithful to the original(Scarlett J. is ok in the Major's role portraiting her cold attitude, Batou is allright too, with that "old brother" behaviour toward the Major), while some are kinda weird(Aramaki lacks some of the ethics he showed in the SAC tv series and Kitano makes it kinda funny to watch, somehow, while Togusa, like in the OAV, is pretty much inexistent, while still rocking his Mateba autorevolver).Juliette Binoche character wasnt really needed and i generally don't like her acting performance.
The 2 bad guys are pretty shallow and the Major's backstory is pretty lame. Nothing else should be said.
The sci-fi themes of the movie were pretty fresh in 1995 but have been done several times since then by many movies, so it might not be that groundbreaking on that side. The visuals and photography are goood, showing some flat colours at time, reminiscent of some of the OAV's shots.
Not a perfect transposition of the GITS world, i would have liked a more political plot ala Stand Alone Complex, but not a waste of money either. Also good use of 3D.

7/10… Expand

14 of 14 users found this helpful140

All this user's reviews

7

WorldofLuckyFeb 3, 2018

Better than expected when I don't take into account the white washing, although I was still a little disappointed. I would see the sequel because this is one of my genres.

The movie itself really isn't trend setting in this current day andBetter than expected when I don't take into account the white washing, although I was still a little disappointed. I would see the sequel because this is one of my genres.

The movie itself really isn't trend setting in this current day and age. I suspect the is a weird result of its original anime being so influential. Twenty plus years ago when it came out it was a relatively unusual, groundbreaking event, influencing such seminal works as The Matrix. The Matrix and other movies then in turn, influenced other movies making the tropes from the original GitS cliche.

The whole concept of exploring what makes you human really had nothing new in this movie that you couldn't see in a dozen other movies that handled it a bit better.

That being said, Scarlett Johansson did a good job as the Major. I felt she did convey the spirit behind the character, but unfortunately not enough to raise the move above "just ok". I was especially pleased with Bataou and how he was portrayed, but once again they didn't give him a big enough part to do much more than give some interest. The rest of the characters were just blips in the movie.

Now we get to the white washing. This clouded my opinion of the movie the whole time. The movie could have been done with any Japanese actress and I probably would have liked the movie better. Once again not because SJ did bad, but because the knowledge of the white washing left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess as I get older, the harder it is to look past stuff like that.

The movie did try to give a partial explanation of a white actress playing a Japanese character late in the movie, but it was less of any sort of in depth story idea, and rather something pieced in to explain why the major has a white body and not a Japanese body. Basically it was a reason they could use on why they went with SJ rather than it being a real plot point.

The good: Decent sci-fi, nice choreography, and an ok story.

The bad: White washing with a bit trope thrown in.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

7

caf2042Mar 1, 2018

Ghost in The Shell is directed by Rupert Sander and is the remake of the classic anime. The film has a cool, Blade Runner-esq art style. The story is weak, but the visuals make up for it.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

7

DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a fast paced, futuristic sci fi thriller, with a particularly futuristic urban setting, a bit like what I've seen in clips of Blade Runner and the sort. I can't say I fully followed the plot but I found it an engrossing watch for the most part regardless. There is some pretty decent CGI present and I thought Scarlett Johansson did well playing such a complicated hybrid person/android - she is certainly a curious and determined character, at the least.

I thought this was a decent sci-fi film, although im not a big fan of futuristic style sci-fi films, I'd say this one is worth a watch - the main theme it covers being identity. An intriguing, entertaining watch, with a decent main performance by Johansson.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

RtheomApr 2, 2017

This was a fine enough movie on its own, but looking at it from that perspective, it also did nothing original. This is the American version of Ghost in the Shell in every regard, also known as Lady Robocop. The actors all do very well inThis was a fine enough movie on its own, but looking at it from that perspective, it also did nothing original. This is the American version of Ghost in the Shell in every regard, also known as Lady Robocop. The actors all do very well in their parts, but none of them actually managed to match their characters from the anime and manga. There are a lot of superfluous scenes that felt very much made for American audiences, and ultimately this becomes the classic American story of "discovering who you are in the world", which the Japanese version was not about at all.

But that's okay, you will enjoy it if you watch it, but you can definitely wait for this to come out on Netflix.… Expand

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

All this user's reviews

6

KenmeiApr 3, 2017

We saw this in IMAX 3D and it honestly wasn't as bad as I expected. The acting was suspect in a few spots, especially ScarJo's performance here, but the effects were very cool and I quite enjoyed some of the action scenes. It certainly willWe saw this in IMAX 3D and it honestly wasn't as bad as I expected. The acting was suspect in a few spots, especially ScarJo's performance here, but the effects were very cool and I quite enjoyed some of the action scenes. It certainly will never hold a candle to the original movie and show but, for as bad as I was expecting here, this was a decent surprise.… Expand

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

All this user's reviews

6

wesker2012Mar 1, 2018

This movie captures the visual essence of the anime expertly and brings it to the big screen. Unfortunately, it turns the anime's thought-provoking content into an extremely simple, bland, and predictable plot/storyline. What we end up withThis movie captures the visual essence of the anime expertly and brings it to the big screen. Unfortunately, it turns the anime's thought-provoking content into an extremely simple, bland, and predictable plot/storyline. What we end up with is a generic, run of the mill sci fi action movie with cool visuals.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

shepard75Sep 2, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A little bit disapointing, regarding the way of the kind of the story telling (like driving a car with activated hand brake). Although Scarlett does a great job and shows a super performance, like i'm used from her. But i'm also used to see better movies with her.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

BrianMcCriticJan 14, 2018

As someone who has never seen the original anime, the things I appreciated about this film was the look and characters. The problem comes with the story as it drags at times and is never completely as captivating as it seems to be. B-

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

joaomlo2Apr 1, 2017

Even with lowered standards it managed to disappoint me. First two acts were all over the place with your average evil corporation plot apparent from the first scene, characters over-explaining the themes (I get that it is intended for aEven with lowered standards it managed to disappoint me. First two acts were all over the place with your average evil corporation plot apparent from the first scene, characters over-explaining the themes (I get that it is intended for a broader demographic but perhaps more good "show, don't tell" moments like when Major was with that human prostitute would be better), they looked like they got Section 9 wrong (I have no idea why they bothered to invent that new female Section 9 member when they give her barely anything to say/do) and they completely missed the point on making the body Major was in, be important when the idea is that she has no problem detaching herself from her human form.

What I will defend in this movie (besides it being a visual masterpiece) is that the 3rd act gets extremely close to redeeming this movie. Major's origin reveal pretty much gave a big middle finger to the whitewashing controversy in my opinion. Section 9 suddenly started being likable again and the climax with the spider-tank although being straight from the anime like many other scenes, it's a really well done copy nonetheless.

Another thing is the fact that one year ago I have been introduced to Ghost in the Shell (instantly becoming a fan) because I heard this movie was being made which means that many more people will see the movie and may want to know more about the original movie and series which is enough justification for this movie to exist. If people somehow come to me and ask me about Ghost in the Shell, I won't have much trouble pointing this one out first and tell them that if they like the questions it asks but want a better movie, they should drop the anime prejudice and go straight to the 1995 movie and so on.… Expand

2 of 8 users found this helpful26

All this user's reviews

6

Nobilis1984May 9, 2017

Criticism to Ghost in the Shell: I do not know him now well or whether I badly should find. He reminds stage manner me strongly of the Anime. But then other scenes are again so lame I the head must shake. The characters are well met in myCriticism to Ghost in the Shell: I do not know him now well or whether I badly should find. He reminds stage manner me strongly of the Anime. But then other scenes are again so lame I the head must shake. The characters are well met in my opinion. I would have wished, nevertheless, a Japanese principal character. At least, has tried to bring a good filming on the canvas Result: Without knowing the Anime it is worthwhile. However, one knows Him one notices this was much more complicated and better.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

All this user's reviews

6

AvodeskormApr 1, 2017

Although I've never seen the original GitS, I could tell that most of the emotionally charged scenes and postmodern philosophy are totally subdued and streamlined to simplicity. It's a solid sci-fi action movie that I don't regret seeing butAlthough I've never seen the original GitS, I could tell that most of the emotionally charged scenes and postmodern philosophy are totally subdued and streamlined to simplicity. It's a solid sci-fi action movie that I don't regret seeing but wish the script was geared towards that thought-provoking element that the source material is known for. Seeing as how the one of the scenes present in the trailer was most likely cut from the movie most likely due to executive meddling, there may have been more to it then what we got (Example: The homoerotic kiss between actresses in the trailer). The potential for hollywood movies adapted from anime is very high if this movie is anything to go off of. The shift in high-budget hollywood movies is extremely exciting if they're willing to take more risks rather then staying safe. In the end, this film is stuck trying to decide if it wants to take that leap rather then taking a small step.… Expand

0 of 7 users found this helpful07

All this user's reviews

6

rodogonioMar 31, 2017

This movie is a visual delight. Everything, from production design, to fx and art direction is so meticulously crafted that is hard not to feel satisfied by the presentation alone. Having said that, characters and their motivations lackThis movie is a visual delight. Everything, from production design, to fx and art direction is so meticulously crafted that is hard not to feel satisfied by the presentation alone. Having said that, characters and their motivations lack enough exposition as to develop properly thus generating a sense of void and boredom after half of the movie. Luckily, it ends right when you are feeling genuinely uninterested.… Expand

0 of 12 users found this helpful012

All this user's reviews

6

ozymandias79Aug 25, 2017

This live action version wasn't terrible and I was expecting garbage. The visuals are great but it doesn't handle the deeper themes of the anime very well. Also, ScaJo was a poor casting choice. She's a little bit too knock-kneed to play a cyborg.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

Voodoo123Jul 15, 2017

This big production delivers great visuals and solid performances with an engaging soundscape makes for good sci-fi thriller. As a huge fan of the anime I was disappointed this live adaption drops the philosophical/political story complexityThis big production delivers great visuals and solid performances with an engaging soundscape makes for good sci-fi thriller. As a huge fan of the anime I was disappointed this live adaption drops the philosophical/political story complexity and texture that gave the original film its unique flavour. Where technology was used like an interesting backdrop for the story it now becomes the centre frame of the story almost like a retelling of robocop using a future japan as a template to tell that story again.
Nonetheless it serves as an entertaining and engaging take on the franchise which is enjoyable to watch.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

6

DirtyDaveApr 3, 2017

The visuals are good, the sound is great, and there are some genuinely enjoyable moments in this film. The biggest flaw is they are spaced too far between a plot focused on trying to be more profound than it is.

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

All this user's reviews

6

RetroBlurApr 9, 2017

Kind of a mixed bag, to be honest. The visuals are fantastic, especially in 3D, but the script is half-baked; it sometimes feels like the original Ghost in the Shell, exploring Major's identity and her humanity, but largely plays it safe withKind of a mixed bag, to be honest. The visuals are fantastic, especially in 3D, but the script is half-baked; it sometimes feels like the original Ghost in the Shell, exploring Major's identity and her humanity, but largely plays it safe with a bland revenge story.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

All this user's reviews

6

russiangamerApr 6, 2017

Главные проблемы и недостатки, если сравнить с аниме:
1. Отсутствие потрясающей атмосфера, я бы даже сказал, что атмосфера вообще отсутствует.
2. Рейтинг PG13. Жестокость и обнажённые тела в оригинале тоже очень влияли на атмосферу, а тут этоГлавные проблемы и недостатки, если сравнить с аниме:
1. Отсутствие потрясающей атмосфера, я бы даже сказал, что атмосфера вообще отсутствует.
2. Рейтинг PG13. Жестокость и обнажённые тела в оригинале тоже очень влияли на атмосферу, а тут это отсутствует.
3. Актёры. Все, кроме главной героини играют нормально. Нет, она не отвратительна, но даже робота играет не особо.
4. Эффекты. С таким бюджетом было бы стыдно не сделать нормальную графику. Получилось неплохо, но до оригинала не дотянет.
5. Музыка. В аниме можно было просто любоваться деталями и пейзажами под потрясный саундтрек. В фильме же не чувствуется чёткой гармонии между музыкой и происходящем на экране.
6. Самое обидное - сюжет. Я думал, что это ремейк только первой части, но на экране мелькают какие-то персонажи и вещи из второй части, что окончательно меня запутывало. Порой, мне просто было не понятно на каком моменте сейчас идёт повествование. Так же сюжет немало порезали.
В итоге скажу, что не отрицаю того, что фильм может понравиться людям незнакомым с аниме, но поклонники будут не в восторге, как и я.
Как почитатель оригинала - 6/10 Как незнакомый с первоисточником - примерно 7/10… Expand

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

All this user's reviews

6

muzmuzSep 23, 2017

Honestly expecting something a bit better due to Pilou Asbæk and Scarlett Johannson on the roster; but Ghost in the Shell failed to deliver with its lack of depth and unexciting story in spite of the redeeming characteristics present.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

Rebecca31Mar 31, 2017

Scarlett Johansson is the first of her kind, cyber-enhanced to be the perfect soldier, built to fight against dangerous criminals. Enter Michael pouty Pitt in a hoodie. Johansson is without a doubt the best thing in this movie, great castingScarlett Johansson is the first of her kind, cyber-enhanced to be the perfect soldier, built to fight against dangerous criminals. Enter Michael pouty Pitt in a hoodie. Johansson is without a doubt the best thing in this movie, great casting choice. Pitt’s character was built up well and then seriously neglected . I never liked the original movie and I was rather enjoying this up until about the halfway mark then it seemed to descend into a predictable boring mess. Disappointing to say the least. There’s nothing new about the story, it has numerous elements from other movies and you’ll see all the apparent plot twists well before they happen. And if you don’t well then you haven’t been paying attention. Perhaps you’ve been distracted by the spectacular visual effects and why wouldn’t you be? The attention to detail was mesmerizing. No I didn’t see it in 3D but I didn’t have to, the effort that went into all the effects clearly speaks for itself. Recommended for all you sci-fi fans.… Expand

0 of 7 users found this helpful07

All this user's reviews

6

SecretS1xApr 11, 2017

Being a fan of the anime and the TV show, I went into the cinema with some expectation of what I would get. Yes, the special effects were there but in some cases great (cyborg designs) and in other cases very poor (...almost everything else.)Being a fan of the anime and the TV show, I went into the cinema with some expectation of what I would get. Yes, the special effects were there but in some cases great (cyborg designs) and in other cases very poor (...almost everything else.) Many scenes featured too much CG that led to seemingly different shot movies melded together. There may have been too much left unexplained during the movie which could leave many confused, and the most intriguing character (the villain) was underused. The action and Scar-Jo's performance were excellent though, however I left the cinema thinking I would be fine if I never saw that film again...… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

All this user's reviews

6

sandbornApr 5, 2017

Looks and sounds great, but the movie keeps audience at a distance. I found myself getting into it and getting out of it at times. When two characters had a private conversation, I felt like I was out of the loop. As for ScarJo, she wasLooks and sounds great, but the movie keeps audience at a distance. I found myself getting into it and getting out of it at times. When two characters had a private conversation, I felt like I was out of the loop. As for ScarJo, she was totally awesome in it! Too bad the movie wasn't better but it still has charm.… Expand

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

All this user's reviews

6

thoodeeMar 31, 2017

Like you already probably read, the flick definitely is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. They really did the anime justice as far as the look of the world created. The movie was overall entertaining and definitely worth the watch. However,Like you already probably read, the flick definitely is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. They really did the anime justice as far as the look of the world created. The movie was overall entertaining and definitely worth the watch. However, I do I wish the story and the characters could have been more thought out and dove deeper. For example, showing more of the struggle for the major in keeping her humanity, or making the audience more empathetic to the terrorist. The movies biggest fault is it was kinda hard to really care for any of these characters. Again though, not as bad as many other critics have made it out to be.… Expand

0 of 6 users found this helpful06

All this user's reviews

6

QuietCoyoteApr 13, 2017

A visually stunning movie that was a pretty decent popcorn flick, but was very shallow and full of painful cliches. It's arguably more entertaining and reaches a wider audience than the original movie, but loses the majority of it'sA visually stunning movie that was a pretty decent popcorn flick, but was very shallow and full of painful cliches. It's arguably more entertaining and reaches a wider audience than the original movie, but loses the majority of it's philosophical intensity in the process. Many scenes from the original seemed shoehorned in and lost their impact in the process. The character of Major was botched as it feels too broody, hopeless, sad, and mopey compared to the original major who was wise-cracking, relatively cheerful, and at peace with who she was. Perhaps that wouldn't be a problem if one hasn't seen the original, which i suspect the majority of moviegoers haven't. It was still bothersome for me.

Overall, it was okay. It was fun, but not amazing. It wasn't that memorable aside from the gorgeous special effects, and would be a decent redbox or netflix movie.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

All this user's reviews

6

eva3si0nJan 13, 2018

I didn't watch the orinalny animated film and the manga especially. At all not the fan of the Japanese culture, I don't understand. It was interesting to me Ghost in the Shell was only because it is the real cyberpunk who is guided by theI didn't watch the orinalny animated film and the manga especially. At all not the fan of the Japanese culture, I don't understand. It was interesting to me Ghost in the Shell was only because it is the real cyberpunk who is guided by the reference. And the movie has caused full disappointment. Or picturized badly, or it is the Japanese style. But the same Blade Runner 2049 looks a cut above. In Ghost in the Shell characters don't manage to reveal, history too trivial and boring. The world around is registered not up to the end. A lot of things stay behind scenes. It is a pity that the movie was such mediocre cyberpunk, even the fine game Scarlett Johansson hasn't saved.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

NihilisticApr 2, 2017

Though successful as an adaptation, it is far from the potential of the franchise.

Yes, I do understand how risky it is for Hollywood to do an adaptation of a Japanese animation/comic series, and I acknowledge that the release of this filmThough successful as an adaptation, it is far from the potential of the franchise.

Yes, I do understand how risky it is for Hollywood to do an adaptation of a Japanese animation/comic series, and I acknowledge that the release of this film is an amazing achievement itself. However, it didn't meet many of my expectations for what I expect from a "good" movie. Let's talk visuals first. CGI and graphic design wise, it is very appealing and was satisfying to watch. But the aesthetics left a gaping hole in my heart, and my problem wasn't with the 16:9 ratio on a cinema screen. A lot of the camera shots were far from aesthetically pleasing, and there were some scenes that were far from doing the animated series justice. However, the (potential spoilers) death scene at the end exceeded that of the animation. The visuals were probably the best part of the movie. The sound and music was mediocre, but I pay them little attention so they will not affect the score much. My probably was with the pacing, packing two seasons worth of animation into 1 hour and 40 minutes wasn't a smart move. It made the characters even more of an empty shell than what they originally were, just like a ghost in a shell. The terrible pacing led to weird developments as well, and I was quite unhappy about that. There were some very subtle plot-changing moments in the film which could have been climatic if the pacing was right. But, once again, it's a miracle that we got a decent adaptation. So I won't complain. Not too much.

I found the dialogue troubling at times, and a lot of it felt quite forced. I'm quite mad at the screenwriters and director for the dialogue which seemed like they took it straight from the animation, without any alteration. By the end of the movie, I felt like I had sat through an action movie, and that was it. I kept me on the edge of my seat at times, and sometimes I tried to stay awake. Thanks to the awkward timing and messiness of the plot. All of that said, it was decent. Not terrible at all.… Expand

0 of 7 users found this helpful07

All this user's reviews

6

GeminesesApr 18, 2017

Bored, maybe the anime movie was great, but this. Visually it was perfect, they remind me of the FFVII maps, and the crew has decent performances, but I do not feel any chemistry between them

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

6

PotaeSuprakitApr 6, 2017

Ghost in the Shell succeeds in adjusting, despite some problems.
See a little disappointing review, see fun hero scarlett johansson.
Ghost in the Shell has been adapted from the original, beloved and beloved content to understand what makesGhost in the Shell succeeds in adjusting, despite some problems.
See a little disappointing review, see fun hero scarlett johansson.
Ghost in the Shell has been adapted from the original, beloved and beloved content to understand what makes this franchise special and work well on the big screen. It looks good and does not feel like it is just copying the anime and the beauty of the manga instead of capturing what makes them separate to begin with. This stumbled in the third act and did not bring the point to a satisfactory conclusion. But Ghost in the Shell successfully solved the problem.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

All this user's reviews

6

GabMegaMay 27, 2017

La pelicula no es mala, Ghost in the Shell, solamente esta, ok.

Se nota que es una película que hicieron para los que desconocen y conocen bien de la obra original, pero aquí toca más cosas de origen del personaje principal con una nuevaLa pelicula no es mala, Ghost in the Shell, solamente esta, ok.

Se nota que es una película que hicieron para los que desconocen y conocen bien de la obra original, pero aquí toca más cosas de origen del personaje principal con una nueva historia, dando referencias a la versión animada.

La cosa que resulta malo aqui es el villano y que la historia llega a un cierto punto, olvidable, excepto en los minutos finales, que resulta importante. No entiendo por que mucha gente la catalogo como mala, quizás sea por que no resulto 100% fiel al contenido original ( mentalidad de mierda) o por que Scarlet Johanson es americana y no japonesa, excusas tontas sacadas de Rotten Tomatos.

Es una pelicula para entretenerse si les gusta la acción y el cyberpunk, y no es la única película que adaptan de una manga reconocido que resulta buena, veanse Old Boy o Al filo del mañana para que vean que esta industria se salva.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

6

HerrKapitan9Apr 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was soooooo exited for this movie, i was really glad hollywood studios looked for an anime story to make a movie and i hope the continue to do so, they are so many masterpieces there. Yet something quite don't go as i was expecting with this one, here are my points.

1- Concept and Visuals, they are **** incredible!!! the level of artwork and concept is sublime! i loved the work, the clothes and also all those little things, like the noodles in a plastic bag i never new i need it or the bubble digital media headset that busy people watch as they walk in the streets. In this regard i think is a solid 10! Btw check the work of Maciej Kuciara. Damn Good!

2- Characters, In this regard i think its a little mixed, i like the concept of this japanese weird excentric boss in section 9 and i like Scarlett as Mayor, but most of the time they felt flat as the rest of the characters, there is not much development in their persons, so its not possible to have much sympathy with any of the characters, Plus the evil guys are not very convincing in their goals. Yet i loveeeed these cyber yakusa gang, though i think that goes more in the concept area.

Story/ Plot, this is the weakest part of the movie and its weird that in its run time a compelling story cannot be told properly, there is never a genuine threat and it feels so isolated from the beautiful world they created (which is a shame, its truly awesome). Way to many things fell exactly where they supposed to and so many things are too convenient to the story that it pulls you out of the story for the obviousness of it :/ In the end they do explain why the main character is not asian, and its a clever way in my opinion (yet i don't care about that particular situation) The movie as a whole is a beautiful eye candy that when it starts to taste good it never deliver that last flavour and then it ends. Hope they make good, next time.

And yeah Scarlett s hot as hell.… Expand

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

All this user's reviews

6

CalumRhysUKApr 3, 2017

Visually, Rupert Sanders's adaptation of 'Ghost in the Shell' is stunning, featuring gorgeous cinematography and mind-blowing CGI, oh and of course Scarlett Johansson - but then there's EVERYTHING else about it.

Firstly, don't get me wrong,Visually, Rupert Sanders's adaptation of 'Ghost in the Shell' is stunning, featuring gorgeous cinematography and mind-blowing CGI, oh and of course Scarlett Johansson - but then there's EVERYTHING else about it.

Firstly, don't get me wrong, 'Ghost in the Shell' is far from a bad film, but equally it's far from being an excellent film, maybe just balancing above mediocre, and the reason for this is down to the clichéd and convoluted storyline, underdeveloped two-dimensional characters and lack of relation to its source material - but as I stated above, visually this film is a marvel. The original version of 'Ghost in the Shell' was one of the first anime films I ever had the chance to see, and whilst it does delve into the "weird" side of anime at parts, it is nonetheless an abstract piece of art and still stands the test of time as one of the finest anime films, however this will never come near that.

So what are the memorable qualities in this film? Um, there's, um... well there's Scarlett Johansson when she... um... yeah. Virtually nothing. It depicts a metropolitan future on an almost frightening note - but that's been done before time and time again. In this future, around 70% of humanity have cyborg-like alterations made to their body, and the general vistas of the city, whilst stunning, add an almost claustrophobic quality to them. Tight smothering streets, and enough fluorescent lights to make 'Blade Runner' jealous.

The story itself is rather straight forward, a woman is cybernetically-enhanced and forced to act as a weapon to prevent the occurrence of "terrorism" and "hacking", however along the way she begins to uncover more about her past and how she became the titular "ghost in the shell". But the problem is, this plot is clichéd to hell, and characters dash in and out of the story never having any real relevance within the movie's world, including the concluding villain (don't worry, no spoilers here). It tries to be smart, but just ends up convoluted and over-blown.

All-in-all it's a fair attempt at an adaptation, which is more than can be said for Sanders's film before. But it just falls short in too many places to really make its mark as a sci-fi great. If we were just there for the visuals, this film would be near-masterful, but that's not the case here.… Expand

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

All this user's reviews

6

TropicalPaganApr 10, 2017

Its and entertaining movie with great visuals, but they managed to reduce a thought invoking anime into a mindless popcorn flick devoid of soul.

Johansson's incarnation is on point, if you ignore the obvious whitewashing of the character,Its and entertaining movie with great visuals, but they managed to reduce a thought invoking anime into a mindless popcorn flick devoid of soul.

Johansson's incarnation is on point, if you ignore the obvious whitewashing of the character, and the cheap excuse they give within the movie to justify it. Nevertheless she manages to present a cohesive character. The supporting cast is good too.

All in all, its an entertaining movie, though as I've stated before it lacks the philosophical nuances that made the original so endearing. It focuses on action to action a la Transformers… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

All this user's reviews

6

LucascastawayApr 14, 2017

Filme com um visual lindo, em algumas partes irritantes chega a ser ate irritante para o olho humano ( mais nao iterfere em nada a qualidade do filme ) cenas de a ação Boas
Mais não achei um dos melhores filmes que assisti Roteiro com algumasFilme com um visual lindo, em algumas partes irritantes chega a ser ate irritante para o olho humano ( mais nao iterfere em nada a qualidade do filme ) cenas de a ação Boas
Mais não achei um dos melhores filmes que assisti Roteiro com algumas falhas Emfim Nota 6.5… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

6

INU4SH4Nov 16, 2020

While this live-action adaptation retains some of the original animated movie's charm, it is no way near as impactful both artistically and philosophically. While not as visually stunning as the original, this movie still managed to lookWhile this live-action adaptation retains some of the original animated movie's charm, it is no way near as impactful both artistically and philosophically. While not as visually stunning as the original, this movie still managed to look pretty good nonetheless though. The ending also cliche and not that impressive, which was a letdown and the major reason for the low score.

This is a decent watch for GitS fans, but don't get your hopes too high. GitS Stand Alone Complex is still the pinnacle of the series. I also greatly recommend the original movie over this adaptation.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

6

geewahJan 11, 2021

Not a bad movie, but nothing great either. It is a beautifully shot movie but the story is a bit of a letdown.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

5

TVJerryApr 4, 2017

This future vision of our world features dazzling cityscapes with giant 3D advertising. That's the best thing about this film, which takes place in an advanced world where people are cyber-ehananced. Even so, they still use guns withThis future vision of our world features dazzling cityscapes with giant 3D advertising. That's the best thing about this film, which takes place in an advanced world where people are cyber-ehananced. Even so, they still use guns with old-school bullets (than often miss their target) and they drive their own cars. Scarlett Johansson has her brain implanted into an artificial body and becomes a crime fighter. But it couldn't be that simple: She has to have an existential crisis about who she really is. There's plenty of fast action, but it doesn't feature innovative fights or even clear editing. Despite the noisy encounters, trite plot and advanced paranoia, this film's best asset is its cool visuals.… Expand

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

All this user's reviews

5

CanisrahApr 4, 2017

This film has two problems: 1. the pacing is off - and the way the story is told results in rises and falls such that the thread of the overarching narrative is hard to engage with.

2. Scarlett - seems miscast in this role. Her acting isThis film has two problems: 1. the pacing is off - and the way the story is told results in rises and falls such that the thread of the overarching narrative is hard to engage with.

2. Scarlett - seems miscast in this role. Her acting is wooden and unconvincing. So many scenes where you can envisage the director has just said 'action!' and Scarlett has done her thing. You can tell she's acting (or trying to act). Breaks immersion - I never really bought the character because she didn't do a good enough job of convincing me that she was the character.

The result is a film that looks slick but lack substance, character and soul.… Expand

3 of 9 users found this helpful36

All this user's reviews

5

ChowdahApr 26, 2017

Great visuals. Unfortunately that's about all the praise this movie gets. Incredibly slow paced with a shallow plot. Had a Bladerunner feel to it in the first 30 mins but quickly lost steam. Shame.

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

All this user's reviews

5

VitaminKApr 12, 2017

Hollywood gutted this extremely deep and rich series with a 107 minute action movie with Scarlett Johansson kickin' ass. If you are a true fan of the series stay away, it will only disappoint. If you just wanna see a futuristic action flickHollywood gutted this extremely deep and rich series with a 107 minute action movie with Scarlett Johansson kickin' ass. If you are a true fan of the series stay away, it will only disappoint. If you just wanna see a futuristic action flick where Scarlett Johansson goes to town on bad guys go on and check it out. Then go watch the old manga/anime versions for some head f*ckery and soul searching.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

All this user's reviews

5

Compi24Apr 2, 2017

Despite easily attaining the title of "greatest live-action adaptation of an anime that I've ever seen," director Rupert Sanders' "Ghost In The Shell" is still an overwhelmingly shallow and vapid experience, featuring hollow characters,Despite easily attaining the title of "greatest live-action adaptation of an anime that I've ever seen," director Rupert Sanders' "Ghost In The Shell" is still an overwhelmingly shallow and vapid experience, featuring hollow characters, muddied plot elements, and a molasses-paced first-half. Boy, does this thing look and sound amazing, though. It's just a shame there's such a mixed bag of a screenplay at the center of this fantastically designed slog through transhumanism and other traditional cyberpunk thematics. Fans of the original film, television series, and/or manga may have something to latch on to here, but for the uninitiated, this film may be a particular challenge to commit to.… Expand

5 of 12 users found this helpful57

All this user's reviews

5

LeZeeFeb 4, 2018

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 theToo 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 performances, it sounded great. But the story wasn't. When the original concept was created nearly 30 years back, it fascinated people for being something new and powerful. But for the current world, for the current generation, it is just an ordinary sci-fi. All I say is it just came out at least 15 years late. So the 90s kids would have loved it!

The storyline was nothing, but a self-discovery of a half human, half machine. This has been the plot of hundreds of robot films. But it's just differently told. One of only kind, a human brain was saved after the severe accident and given an artificial body. Now she's known as Major fights the crime. But some day later, she's haunted by glitches in her vision which directly connected to her past that she does not remember. The rest of the film was finding the truth and other consequences, before it all ends.

Visual effects were the only advantage for this film to come out in the present era. The rest of the film was simply okayish. I don't know what the original source fans say about it, but it is a one time watchable film. Otherwise, there are plenty of similar good films, like this is nothing much different than 'Robocop'. Or the recent TV series 'Westworld'. Scarlett Johansson could become a reason for some people to peek into it. The writing and direction were average. Watch and forget kind of film.

5/10… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

5

grimsfieldJul 9, 2017

Almost nothing like the anime. If you like the anime, you probably won't like this film. Its massively whitewashed and the plot is dumbed down. Beyond that, the plot barely resembles the original. That said, if you haven't seen the originalAlmost nothing like the anime. If you like the anime, you probably won't like this film. Its massively whitewashed and the plot is dumbed down. Beyond that, the plot barely resembles the original. That said, if you haven't seen the original anime or read the manga, you might like this movie. And I can definitely see why a lot of people would. However, being a huge fan of the anime myself, I cannot get beyond all the things that are wrong with this movie in its adaptation. I'm giving the movie a 5 because of that and because I can understand how people who haven't seen the anime may find this movie appealing.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

5

MattBrady99Sep 3, 2017

"Ghost in the Shell" is probably the most decent adaptation based on anime we got compared to previous attempts. However, as a stand alone film it struggles to be remembered since it's release. For someone who has heard about the anime, but"Ghost in the Shell" is probably the most decent adaptation based on anime we got compared to previous attempts. However, as a stand alone film it struggles to be remembered since it's release. For someone who has heard about the anime, but hasn't seen it, the movie at least did a good job of world building to get me interested.

It's visually good looking with some well executed fight scenes. The villain surprisingly wasn't anywhere near generic or boring. Scarlett Johansson did a decent job, despite feeling a bit missed cast. She honestly did better in "Her" as a robot.

Putting the controversy aside, it's a decent film with a lot of things going for it. It's not going to stick in my memory by the end of the week, but at least I watch to judge for myself, not like some.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

5

CineAutoctonoApr 2, 2017

The live-action version of "Ghost in the Shell" turned out to be very good, but seldom slow, and greatly altered the story of the anime, but retains its history and the story is completely new, Scarlett Johansson, excelled in her character,The live-action version of "Ghost in the Shell" turned out to be very good, but seldom slow, and greatly altered the story of the anime, but retains its history and the story is completely new, Scarlett Johansson, excelled in her character, and her performance as Such was good, and everything else, we do not stop enjoying it.… Expand

0 of 6 users found this helpful06

All this user's reviews

5

EpicLadySpongeMar 31, 2017

Let's take whatever we can find to get a very great movie said the movie's director. Unfortunately, his ultimate predication fell flat on the surface when he found out even his film has flaws. Not even the cast (especially Scarlett Johansson)Let's take whatever we can find to get a very great movie said the movie's director. Unfortunately, his ultimate predication fell flat on the surface when he found out even his film has flaws. Not even the cast (especially Scarlett Johansson) could save the film from having these amount of flaws that just stops making the film fun to watch or being interesting all together during the halfway of the film.… Expand

8 of 21 users found this helpful813

All this user's reviews

5

miccaelDec 22, 2018

actors - great.
cyberpunk universe - not so great, a lot of things are unexplained. too much money spent on things like CGI, or looks great but movie is not only what is shown, it is about the story.
Villain(s) were ... not great, ended upactors - great.
cyberpunk universe - not so great, a lot of things are unexplained. too much money spent on things like CGI, or looks great but movie is not only what is shown, it is about the story.
Villain(s) were ... not great, ended up being too generic.
emotions don't work, dont care about people, maybe because I haven't seen the animation or know anything about the movie, just watching as a movie-goer.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

5

The3AcademySinsMar 31, 2018

Ghost in the Shell had a ton of potential. Odd casting choices aside, the film is just kind of a let down. The plot really peters out by the halfway point of the movie. An interesting premise with good source material and good art directionGhost in the Shell had a ton of potential. Odd casting choices aside, the film is just kind of a let down. The plot really peters out by the halfway point of the movie. An interesting premise with good source material and good art direction is turned into an almost unwatchable mess. Scarlett Johansson to her credit does give a solid performance, but the world around her and the situation she's in never seem to match tonally. It's not even all that revolutionary of a sci-fi film. I would say stick to the anime or manga.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

5

KaptenVideoApr 9, 2017

Based on media franchise of the same name, „Ghost in the Shell“ is the first live-action movie of the seminal cyber epic about human enhanced into super soldier who clashes with dangerous criminals.
In order to add some international starBased on media franchise of the same name, „Ghost in the Shell“ is the first live-action movie of the seminal cyber epic about human enhanced into super soldier who clashes with dangerous criminals.
In order to add some international star power, the main hero – originally Asian – has turned into sexy and nimble white girl (Scarlett Johansson), the choice surely liked by many and despised by some more hard-core fans. And adding some street cred, there is legendary director Takeshi Kitano supporting her.
There are– or at least one can perceive – nods to all kinds of mind-bending sci-fi classics that have gone before, „The Matrix“ and „Assassin’s Creed“ among others.
The gravity-defying asskicking and futuristic environments sure look good, with all the gigantic holograms dominating the cityscape and everything.
Sadly it does not really feel like a living breathing world – it’s much more like a videogame. So you may not remember it long after watching but it’s competent if unoriginal vision of what futuristic looks like.
What the fans of previous „Ghost in the Shell“ incarnations – especially manga and anime – may lament about is the horribly simplified approach that the western movie makers has used. But if you don’t know or care about the legacy, the first live-action movie may quench some thirst for futuristic action. The result is not bad, really. It’s just not terribly involving either.
It’s not gonna become a megahit, because for all the good looks it’s too niche for general audience and probably too shallow for manga or anime heads.
Oh well. At least we get an idea about how the coming „Blade Runner“ sequel and Marvel’s Black Widow movie(s) may look like.
There’s a fully functional spiritual side to the story, and it’s actually much more exciting to follow events this way. But all the spiritual stuff has been pushed to the background and is mentioned only in passing.
So it can’t effectively compensate for the shallowness of the main plot or sure-handed but emotionally distant style which never lets you close to the characters. The potential is all there, but the result will leave many a bit unsatisfied.
Watched it in 3D. Didn’t think the extra D added enough to justify its existence.… Expand

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

All this user's reviews

5

FromKangaJun 25, 2017

This movie was really...meh
I wasn't the greatest fan of the original anime movie, I didn't hate it but it just wasn't really my thing so I had no expectations for this movie.
Visually, this film is beautiful and it has style to it, I admitThis movie was really...meh
I wasn't the greatest fan of the original anime movie, I didn't hate it but it just wasn't really my thing so I had no expectations for this movie.

Visually, this film is beautiful and it has style to it, I admit that the anime was incredible to look at and you can tell that the director wanted to stay true to the visual style the anime had, you can tell that there was a lot of effort put into this film.

As for the story...it's weak, I can tell what they were trying to do, they tried to give more emotion in the story which I can appreciate, but it stills ends up being bland and forgettable because the movie doesn't spend a lot of time developping the characters.

And that's the movie's biggest problem, the characters, they were forgettable and boring, they tried to give us an emotional story with our main character but it fails because the movie doesn't give a reason why we should like her, why we should feel invested in her story, I get she's a character who can't have feelings because she is kind of a robot but it still makes an unlikable main character, but the worst character was the real villain, he was one of the worst villains I've seen in a long time.
I do want to defend this movie particulary on the "white washing" complaint, I feel like people overeact for nothing, it's a stupid complaint, it's a hollywood movie, people need to understand that Holywood will always pick the most popular actors or actresses not because they are racist, it's because they think that the movie will do better at the box-office.

There was a lot of effort put into this film which I can appreciate, but it just didn't succeed in deliviring a good story and likable characters, it's not as bad as people say it is, but it wasn't anything special.… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews

5

newrandomageMar 31, 2017

This was not the movie that was promised, sure, but it is far away from being a bad movie. Let me establish this from the get-go: Ghost in the Shell 2017 tries to integrate scenes from the 1995 anime Ghost in the Shell movie with goodThis was not the movie that was promised, sure, but it is far away from being a bad movie. Let me establish this from the get-go: Ghost in the Shell 2017 tries to integrate scenes from the 1995 anime Ghost in the Shell movie with good intentions, but some of them come out as interesting references while others are infuriating evidence that shows those scenes are there just to be cool and appeal massive audiencies. The story isn't based on the original film but on the manga, which makes it even worse.

The environment looks fake, both in form and looks, the city doesn't really make sense most of the time with bizarre and unrealistic houses and settings that were not there in the original story, and all the technology presented in the movie is used as an excuse to show special effects that sometimes are unnecesary and just make the experience worse.

That being said the script could have been executed in a poorer way, altough isn't perfect and really far from what the 1995 movie could offer, both on depth and meaning but it won't dissapoint the biggest part of the audience. Scarlett's performance prevent some scenes from being cringeworthy, Pilou Asbæk makes a really good Batou against all odds and Takeshi Kitano's performance is really good too despite the fact that his character making no sense.

Ghost in the Shell tries really hard to not fail at what it does, it has unforgivable mistakes but that shouldn't take away that most people won't even notice them and will be impressed by the special effects. A weak 6 for me. It could have been worse.… Expand

6 of 15 users found this helpful69

All this user's reviews

5

TayleenGravelMar 31, 2017

I believed that the film will be a really decent adaptation and surprise me. But unfortunately he has very much upset me.
The film is very much mired in clichés and stamps. Scenes of firefights and hand-to-hand combat leaves much to beI believed that the film will be a really decent adaptation and surprise me. But unfortunately he has very much upset me.
The film is very much mired in clichés and stamps. Scenes of firefights and hand-to-hand combat leaves much to be desired, music is unremarkable. Only the visual design of the city and acting of all the actors came out really decent. This is a very mediocre adaptation and just poor film.… Expand

1 of 10 users found this helpful19

All this user's reviews

5

RoballnApr 3, 2017

While it does hold good sci-fi features and some great action/futuristic visuals, on top of a real good acting by Scarlet Johansson, on average the film fails tu build up to its source material. As the film goes, some parts feel rather slowWhile it does hold good sci-fi features and some great action/futuristic visuals, on top of a real good acting by Scarlet Johansson, on average the film fails tu build up to its source material. As the film goes, some parts feel rather slow while others seem to be on a rush for the mere sake of moving the plot.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

All this user's reviews

5

ron1971Jun 24, 2017

Considering the character look of the Ghost in the Shell animation I think it would have been better if they had gotten someone more generic lookin instead of Scarlet Johansson: she has a very unique distinct look that for me doesnt work.Considering the character look of the Ghost in the Shell animation I think it would have been better if they had gotten someone more generic lookin instead of Scarlet Johansson: she has a very unique distinct look that for me doesnt work. From what I have seen the acting of her is pretty solid but still she really doesnt look at all as the character in the animation even with the black hair the way they have modelled it in accordance with the animation character. In fact I dont even think the hairstyle fits with her face to be honest. Also her voice is too low. Furthermore in the animation she was externally a female but in the movie I dont know the scenes where you would see that she has some kind of suit covering the body or that is the body. The whole idea of a cyborg is to fool people into believing that she is a real human being and then externally it has to look like a normal human body. I saw 10 cloverfield lane and the actress in that movie Mary Elizabeth Winstead would way better fit the looks for the main character, sorry Scarlett. In addition the movie: it looks too over the top bombarding us with all these visuals so we dont even recognise it as taking place in our world. And in conclusion I think they should have left the original alone and instead of basically kind of having the same story, made a new movie from scratch like what has happened with stand alone complex. Or they should have made it into a sequel.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

All this user's reviews

5

WedhroMay 17, 2020

Set in a future Japan that looks like Hong Kong and has 99% of japanese people substituted by americans and chinese...

Ok, jokes aside this would have been an excellent adaptation of GitS if only the casting wasn't so poor. People, let'sSet in a future Japan that looks like Hong Kong and has 99% of japanese people substituted by americans and chinese...

Ok, jokes aside this would have been an excellent adaptation of GitS if only the casting wasn't so poor. People, let's just admit it: ScarJo can't friggin' do actions movies.
She moves like a hunchbak sack of potatoes wearing iron boots, and can only do that mildly sad frowny face. Where's the charismatic and stoic Major? All the poetry (and there's not much of it) goes wasted on her acting.

Worst part: while in the anime she chose her own destiny and goes on her own terms, in the movie she never has any choice. She's a victim. Character assassination at its best.
And don't get me started on the young, souless Batou, or the useless original character introduced just because the team was too male. Can't unsee Jackie Chan Togura either.

Another sore thumb: the music. Forgettable. It's a crime for a series also known for the fantastic soundtrack. And, of course, no tachikomas because f**k the fans, I guess.

It's really a pity because the rest is pure GitS, even if the story could have been more nuanced and political instead of beating on the usual frankestein trope dead horse.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

4

nopApr 11, 2017

This is an abomination. They butchered the original movie, removed bones, meat and the brain, did a story transplant from Robocop(totally neutered, of course), filled the rest with cringeworthy dialogue, aimed at 12 year olds.
CG looks cheap,This is an abomination. They butchered the original movie, removed bones, meat and the brain, did a story transplant from Robocop(totally neutered, of course), filled the rest with cringeworthy dialogue, aimed at 12 year olds.
CG looks cheap, some scenes still appear beautiful, because they were copied straight from the original.
There must be a special place in hell reserved for greedy talentless hacks who make soulless PG-13 remakes.… Expand

0 of 7 users found this helpful07

All this user's reviews

4

SpangleAug 23, 2017

For a film about a brain that gets put into a terrorist fighting robot, Rupert Sanders' Ghost in the Shell sure is dull and conventional. Blowing the budget on special effects and a beautiful score, Ghost in the Shell apparently could notFor a film about a brain that gets put into a terrorist fighting robot, Rupert Sanders' Ghost in the Shell sure is dull and conventional. Blowing the budget on special effects and a beautiful score, Ghost in the Shell apparently could not spare a dime for an overhauled script that was not so pale, cliche, and run-of-the-mill. A classic tale of a dedicated-to-the-law hero who slowly discovers that everything they thought was true is not true, the bad guy is actually good, and those helping them are actually the bad ones, Ghost in the Shell feels impeccably shallow, forgettable, and shockingly boring. While a visual splendor at every turn, Ghost in the Shell's success is skin deep with no beating heart to keep its blood pumping and no charm to be found whatsoever in this science fiction action film.

As I have never watched the anime or manga or whatever the film is based on, I came into this one without any pre-conceived notion as to what it should look and feel like. Yet, I nonetheless came away wholly underwhelmed. Horrifically edited, chopped up, and dumped at about 90 minutes long, Ghost in the Shell is a film that hints at many different topics, but is never actually given a chance to explore them. As she is a woman killed by a malevolent organization and then used by that organization to advance their cause in the body of a robot, the film could have a lot of things to say about identity, politics, and be used as a critique of governmental control of a country. Yet, none of these are given any measure of depth. Instead, the lazy and nonsensical writing of the plot leaves these items as backdrops to beautiful effects, forgetting to actually provide the film with any measure of depth in its story. Comfortable being a passable and forgettable shoot 'em up action flick with cliches throughout, Ghost in the Shell feels as though it is a studio product built to suppress the interesting ideas clearly envisioned in the source material in favor of making it more commercially viable. By the end, it is clear that this is not Ghost in the Shell, but rather something inspired by it that entirely misses the point of its source material. It is a live-action remake without heart or soul that feels as though it is nothing more than an ill-advised cash grab attempt.

The aforementioned issues with the editing are really what waylays this film. Much like 2016’s Suicide Squad, there a lot of interesting ideas and themes that get tossed at the wall in Ghost in the Shell. However, very little actually winds up sticking. Instead, it gets lost in a film that feels chopped up and wholly misguided. At a tight 90 minutes, Ghost in the Shell could have been a cohesive and smart action science fiction film. Unfortunately, at a loose 90 minutes, Ghost in the Shell is a longer film crammed into a shorter running time that still tries to accomplish all of the same goals and messaging as a longer film. Thus, Ghost in the Shell is one of those films that tries to do too much in a short timeframe, never giving any of it the proper depth. This is truly exemplified when the film finally jumps into the plotting in the second half. Speeding through without trying to remain a cohesive piece, Ghost in the Shell has to resort to having characters just come out and explain things that would be shown or revealed in a different fashion in other, better films. Instead, here, everybody seems willing to just spill the beans and say exactly what the mysterious project that created Major and others was really all about. After years of covering it all up, it is amazing what the realization that the film is about to end can do to a character’s motivation to explain what happened. In stark contrast, the first half takes its time and really tries to pace itself before everything just hits the fan in the second half with the film stumbling out of control, desperately trying to end in time while covering as much ground as possible. Ghost in the Shell is a film that, when it ends, you wonder where the rest of the movie went.

The film’s storyline really does not do the film’s strengths any justice either whatsoever. Largely about a new program that puts human brains into robot bodies to make warriors, Ghost in the Shell ditches its heady ideas about augmentation and then blending of human with mechanical in favor of becoming just another film about cover-ups. On the surface, it could be interesting with the mysterious Kuze (Michael Pitt) infecting robots and using them to kill the scientists on some highly secretive project. A compelling character given a strong rendition by Pitt, Kuze winds up just being a character with a vengeance that is being hunted by the people who are actually evil, who use the unwitting Major to do their bidding. Revealing he is actually good and there to help Major, only to die seconds later, Ghost in the Shell is a lazily written and unimaginative film with a derivative and dull plot.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

All this user's reviews

4

EdelgulApr 9, 2017

Well, if they wanted to copy the 1995 Anime, they should’ve done so, but create half-made copy.
The movie is not bad, but it also not good. A number of scenes were copied from 1995 Anime, or its 2.0 upgrade. Few scenes were copied from SolidWell, if they wanted to copy the 1995 Anime, they should’ve done so, but create half-made copy.
The movie is not bad, but it also not good. A number of scenes were copied from 1995 Anime, or its 2.0 upgrade. Few scenes were copied from Solid State Society OVA. And I mean copied, in an almost frame to frame basis. However some other scenes were obviously invented anew (f.e. yakuza bar scene), and they do not match in style (and the difference in the choreography of the scenes is way too visible) and are much less stunning visually. The story is very different, and is full of Hollywood clichés – Evil Corporation™, fake memory™ etc. I was expecting a new story (and I’d rather prefer a new story to something, that I know well), however It is very secondary (to an extent, that I’d say I’ve seen it in every second American Sci-Fi movie including James Bond) and is mainly used to tie in the scenes. It is heavily based on Motoko, rather than exploring and presenting the world around, and the concept is that Motoko is unique first human brain transplanted into a cyborg body, who is on a hunt for her past (and you can easily guess the whole plot from here). Despite my initial skepticism about white washing, Johansson played the role well (although there was limited space for that), however actor playing Batou was very weak (the actor wasn’t trying at all). Other members of Section 9 made a very brief appearance to say anything serious about them. Aramaki also was quite good, although Takeshi Kitano decided to alter the character.
Verdict: 4/10 – Some scenes are visually good, and they are recreation of classical GITS. Some are way too bad/primitive/simplistic. Especially the bar torture scene, which was unnecessary, and way too out of the style of the movie.
I do not recommend seeing this in the cinema (CGI is not really that stunning – DR. Strange CGI was way better), just wait for an HD version appearing on sale.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

All this user's reviews

Ghost in the Shell

User Reviews