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Overall, this movie was much better than I thought it would be. I didn't see it when it came out in theaters because I just didn't care for the trailers I saw. It just didn't look that interesting, and I had already seen the anime it was based on. I'm glad I purchased this because the live-action movie, (which I feared would look terrible based on the fact that the manga and anime have a very specific Japanese animation look to them), was actually visually well done. I would give the movie around a 7.5 out of 10 rating because I really do like the characters in this series besides the Major and the movie really didn't show much of any character besides the Major, Batou and their Section Leader. I also feel as though this movie missed the depth of what the "Ghost in the Shell" was/is. It does kind of get explained in the movie to where the audience can get a grasp of the idea, but the depth of the concept/idea just doesn't seem to hit. Other than the two problems listed above, the special effects were much better than I anticipated, and the acting was also better than what I thought it would end up being. If you like Japanese manga or Japanese animation-type stories, this is definitely worth a purchase. The idea behind "Ghost in the Shell" is worth listening to and is portrayed well enough in the film. The plot of the movie was good, the both the visual effects and acting were much better than I thought it would be. I wouldn't rate this movie as a "must see", but it's well worth watching.Read full review
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While no where near the greatness of the anime movie this was based on, it did provide an interesting interpretation of the original material. It allowed this movie to be changed to a direct singlular notion of a human brain in an artificial body vs the notion of AI along with humanity and the complexities that are involved. Definitely could have been better.
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This is a very good sci-fi movie about what it is to be human and the meaning of self. The visual effects are great. This movie has been given negative press. I don't trust that. I like to see for myself. This movie will pull you in and win you over. Scarlett Johansson does a great job in the lead role and caries this movie with all the existential angst that she is meant to. I highly recommend this movie.
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Scarlett Johansson does a fabulous job in this movie. She is an action packed actress. If you like to be entertained, then this fast paced futuristic robotic movie will suit you fine.
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Great movie and includes awesome special effects. It reminds me of the first Matrix because of the augmented reality that will be soon be very common in our world as it is depicted here. Acting is as good as it gets and they have done a decent score to accompany this movie. You don't have to have seen the anime to enjoy this rendition. It is one story in and of itself. Plus it truly makes you wonder how much of us is HUMAN? Enjoy.
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