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LouHomey From my favorite movies..

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Fleur Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

eagandersongil The philosophy about soul, information, knowledge and culture, a simple, short, volatile film that carries with it a concept that is now widely discussed and discussed, is that perhaps 20-30 years later, "Ghost In The Shell" seen as a portrait of the prelude of thought between the correlation of soul and machine. An extremely complex and difficult to understand script, at least at the beginning, it is necessary to sit in front of the TV and not blink a second, even short, we have a reasonable development of the characters, and outcomes that cause pure passion to the viewer and a sense of admiration to history and climate of the film. This climate is pure responsibility of the photography of the film, with an extremely dark, rainy color palette that creates a climate in the best style "Blade Runner", is a future that although it is Cyber ​​ Punk, it is not yet lost or depressed , he is still in the process of deconstruction and loss of values, we can not fail to mention the gore and violence that is used only when necessary, and in this perhaps the film leaves the chance to ally the shock of the plot with a shock in the graphic, but on the other hand the concept of allying nudity to invisibility is new and very interesting, and is extremely beautiful on screen, the film has an animation only "Ok", resisting today it is impossible not to realize how the same is Dated, at least in terms of animation. The quest to humanize the machine is not something new, but it's always interesting, and "Gosth In The Shell" is no different, one of the icons of Eastern pop culture, it's still a great film that brings extremely punctual reflections in a cliché way, and with much charm and elegance.

Brandin Lindsey Ghost in the Shell is a 1995 anime based on the manga of the same name. The story is based in a surreal futuristic setting, where it has become common for humans to enhance their bodies with technology. The main character, Motoko Kusanagi, is a cybernetic human detective with an entirely artificial body. The plot follows Kusanagi and her team as they try to take down a terrorist hacker.With an extremely deep story and amazing animation, Ghost in the Shell is fun for any adult audience. The concept is thought- provoking and fascinating; the inevitable extension of life using technology. The personality of an individual can be uploaded into an artificial body, and is referred to as a "ghost" in the movie, hence the title, with the "shell" being the body.Despite the amazing story and writing, there are times when the story seems to drag on with exposition. At these times, you marvel at how the movie can be so fascinating and yet so boring at the same time. You want to explore this world more and are left wanting. Another criticism of the movie that can be made is the over-the-top use of nudity. Yes, we know that teens love breasts, we get it. Giant, bouncy, robot bosoms for everyone. It's right there on the cover, in case you forget.Ghost in the Shell is a very well-made and intelligent movie. Great for any anime fan and sci-fi fans will love it as well.

MaximumMadness Oh boy... I know I'm gonna get a lot of flak for this one."Ghost in the Shell" is without doubt an incredible achievement in animation, and stands as a classic of its genre. An adaptation of a beloved Manga source material, director Mamoru Oshii's 1995 film is often a powerhouse of keen visual design, true-to-life motion and subtle, heady themes. And it most definitely deserves to be celebrated and beloved. It's a pretty great film, with a lot to enjoy both on the aesthetic surface and in the provocative ideas below. And it also deserves special commendation for being one of the first true breakout anime hits for many Western audiences, paving the way for Anime to take the world by storm. I remember being blown away by it the first time I viewed it about ten years ago, and I hold it in a pretty high regard.I just don't think it's quite as perfect as it's oft made out to be.Please! Put down the torches and pitchforks and hear me out, because I know that statement is going to anger a lot of people who hold this film high as an example of perfection. I'm not saying it's a bad film. From from it. But in the grand scheme of anime and the Science Fiction genre, I do think this type of story has been done a bit better on several occasions, and that the film does have a small handful of wonky moments that don't quite work, mainly pertaining to a few minor weaknesses in the writing and storytelling. It's a great film. Heck, I'd still call it a classic myself. But it's also a mildly flawed one.In a near future where technology has so advanced that the human body can be augmented or even replaced completely by cybernetic material, an entity known as Section 9 operates to protect key secrets and eliminate potential threats, without having to be constrained by corporate or political red-tape. At the head of it all is a cyborg known as Major Motoko Kusanagi, who serves as the leader of Section 9's assault team. When a mysterious cyber- terrorist known as the "Puppet Master" shows himself in a serious strange and bizarre incidents, Section 9 is on the case. However, probing into the matter, Major Kusanagi comes to find a treacherous web of political deceit and morally ambiguous circumstances that will leave her questioning her loyalties and just what it means to be alive...One of the greatest things about the film is also the source of one of its more noticeable weaknesses... that being the story. It's a very well thought out and generally solidly structure tale that lends itself well to analysis and deeper pondering. With complex and very rich themes of sexuality, gender identity and the concept of what constitutes "life", the film has many great talking points, and there's also plenty of fascinating twists and turns along the way to supply entertainment for those who are looking more for a traditional film. That being said, I can't help but feel the movie is fundamentally trying to do too much, too quickly and that it's pacing and handling of key dialog can be suspect from time to time. It's strange... the film often alternates between two key issues that I have with complex story lines... those being that it often holds the audiences hands a bit too much with blatant exposition dumps, while also being needlessly vague at other times. In a way, I'd compare it to the original entry in the "Matrix" franchise for that same reason. It wants to be a cryptic and masterful philosophical exploration piece... but every couple scenes it grinds to a halt so they can dump about five minutes of expository dialog that comes out and states what we should be thinking about instead of just letting us think it. But it doesn't do this consistently, and sometimes the ideas at play are vague to the point of being almost completely lost without frequently repeated viewings. It's a good story with great ideas... it's just a bit too... uneven to rise to the level of perfection.But beyond the story, the rest of the production is pretty much a top-notch affair all around. Characters are well-established, generally quite likable and lend a lot to the story being presented. I could just watch 90 minutes of Major and her friend/Section 9 accomplice Batou shoot the breeze, they have such a good dynamic. The visual design of the film is absolutely spellbinding and holds up incredibly well. It's beautifully conceived and expertly realized. The action, though limited, is very well-choreographed and very much leaves you on the edge of your seat. The bizarrely (and bizarrely good) experimental musical score will stay with you long after you turn the film off. And the animation is absolutely gorgeous. It's smooth. Fluid. Nails the right balance between realism and stylization. And has left its mark in the worlds of both Science Fiction and anime."Ghost in the Shell" is a phenomenal film that's held just shy of perfection, and it's OK to admit that. Admitting its minor flaws does nothing to tarnish its outstanding legacy or its generally exceedingly high quality. It's influence is still felt to this day and it remains one of the most widely beloved works of its genre. And you can't deny that.I give it a fantastic 9 out of 10.

edward fisher I, (I guess) controversially, don't think this film is that great. The dialogue is pretty stilted, same with the shots and characters, the music is experimental and interesting but not used appropriately at times (there are moments that would be so effective, if only they cut out the music and allowed the scene to be silent, something they accomplish well during the last fight of the film). Certain shots are gorgeous, but it doesn't take advantage of the medium as well as so many other Anime. The themes are interesting, yet the delivery of them is all in an exposition monologue dump at the end, so it doesn't provoke much of a response throughout. The Blade Runner similarities are really heavy and blatant, and not just the style but the story as well. Side Note: I couldn't find the original language version with subs, so I had to watch the English dub, and the voice actors they got were really bland . Good film, but not sure why it's considered one of the best Anime ever. I think it's because its one of the first Anime to get a lot of western attention since this was '95 and all. Good film, fantastic last 20 minutes, the rest is nothing too special or unique. Give it a watch and make up your own mind :)