Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Mimi Woods
In 2029, a hacker known as the Puppet Master is taking over the minds of computer-enhanced humans. Government agent cyborg Motoko Kusanagi is charged with apprehending the villain, unaware that the fi...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 18, 2003
Stats: 4,449 reviews
my personal opinion is average here. while it's a staunch effort at a solid thriller at times it is slow with adolescent dialogue, almost pervy for the sake of it visually and there's no real action until the last half hour when the "tank" livens things up. however, it's still wo...( read more)
"And where does the newborn go from here? The net is vast and infinite."
Back when it was first released, Ghost in the Shell was looked upon as a thoroughly engaging and original piece of anime. Over 10 years on the film has lost next to none of its original impa...( read more)
A animation classic, they say. It very obviously influenced the Wachowski's to do Matrix, so I expected a lot. Somehow I was very disappointed. The really nice visuals could not make up for a lot of semi-philosophical semi-technical dialogue blah blah, very little action, and a s...( read more)
It's not extrodinary, it's not magnificent, and it doesn't even have a fantastic story. But what is exceptional is the film's visuals and with this being over 10 years old now, that's quite an accomplishment. The visuals are so detailed and complex that the talks of a live action...( read more)
This film was fantastic! I couldn't get over how gripping and intense and moving this film was! This is really one of the best Japanese animated films ever made.
Along with "Akira," one of the best anime titles to reach international audiences.
I enjoyed its visuals, its evocative soundtrack (including a suite for percussion and heavy breathing), and its ideas. full review
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