Ghost in the Shell

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  • 2017


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Average Rating 2.8/5
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3.5
If it isnt from Japan and it isnt animated, can it still be anime Av Club
2.0
But this critique does a disservice to the films much more pressing problems: being often boring and playing wholly like a disappointment. Den Of Geek
4.5
Ghost In The Shell was an unusually cerebral, disturbing cyberpunk saga a story of technology, reality and the nature of the human soul. Den Of Geek
1.5
Language isnt frequent, but youll hear occasional use of s t, ass, etc. Common Sense Media
1.5
Yet whatever philosophical nuggets were lurking amid Oshiis tangled plotting, they surely merited closer consideration by a filmmaker who wasnt tradin .. Indie Wire
3.2
Blown up to this magnitude, ideas already threadbare through 20 years of recycling start to look doubly thin. Indie Wire
4.5
Like, you cant Scarlett Johansson this shit, the screenwriter said. We Got This Covered
2.0
Sounds like engineered perfection, right.If only Sanders accomplished the same transformation for his robotic, stripped down thriller. We Got This Covered
2.0
The inevitable live action adaptation of Masamune Shirows groundbreaking manga and its equally stunning 1995 feature length anime is 75% Hollywood eye .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Its a remake of the 1995 Japanese anime, occasionally discussed as a serious philosophical thumbsucker but mainly an opportunity to ogle a bodacious f .. Time Out
2.0
But even though theres an enormous amount to look at and digest, little of this film is truly memorable or thought provoking. Screen Daily
2.0
Self selecting audiences will probably be won over by the mood, wanton firepower and top notch visuals on display in this lavish live action version o .. Screen Daily
3.0
However, this adaptation doesnt progress far beyond a dumbed down origin tale, and is precisely where it falters.Credit where its due the effort to ma .. ETimes (TOI)
2.0
Its a movie that would like credit for being deep and thoughtful when its clearly just an empty shell. Collider
1.5
But because the script doesnt have the wherewithal to thoughtfully explore that subtext, it becomes an icky scene where Major essentially blends a pol .. Collider
1.0
This is telling: The filmmakers think little of the emotional and intellectual connection fans already have with this property, and have put all their .. Vulture
2.3
The movie feels much like one of its many solograms an expensive, artificial spectacle of vibrancy and depth, revealed to be little more than a trick .. Paste Magazine
2.5
This isnt enough.The lightning pace of the film means that just when a scene is about to touch a nerve it moves on to the next. Rogerebert
3.4
But as much as Ghost in the Shell understands and weaves big concepts through its narrative, the fact it cant fully execute these ideas in the third a .. IGN
4.0
As Blade Runner did before it, this slinky, cyberpunk action flick makes its style the entire statement, pondering a future of human robot synergy sim .. Telegraph
2.5
Visually, the film has so much to offer and is easily the most enjoyable result of this remake. The Young Folks
2.0
For these reasons, Ghost in the Shell is an unnecessary adaptation of an already appreciated story that largely glides along on the surfaces of this b .. Cinema Blend
3.0
In a future where robotic enhancements are the norm, Johansson plays Major, a military grade cyborg and one of the first successful transplants of a h .. Ny Daily News
2.5
The anime should have been left alone, and this should be a cautionary tale the next time anyone thinks about making a live action AKIRA. JoBlo
2.5
Ghost in the Shell struggles to dig below the surface of its thought provoking concepts and bring real depth to its striking visuals. Screen Rant
1.9
The storys only true surprise might be its attempt at a twist ending, which involves a bizarre bit of body swapping that so closely aligns the films v .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
So the movie is missing the tragic/poetic element of Blade Runner, which is to say that its missing Rutger Hauer. Philly
2.2
Among the other cast members, Binoche brings a welcome touch of humanity to what is otherwise a pretty sterile enterprise, and it is enjoyable to watc .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Pitt earns a nice Roy Batty moment, but the whole enterprise is emotionally flat and arid.The unfamiliar feels overly familiar. Rogers Movie Nation
2.8
A film we know should be better if the story could only resonate with deep thoughts and not venture down the road of the usual action thriller . Sover
2.2
What began life as a manga series graduated to a respected animated film adaptation in 1995, which launched its own universe of sequels and reimaginin .. Blu Ray
3.8
Ive always said that one of the best visual effects a movie can have is a beautiful woman, and Scarlett Johansson is one of the most beautiful women a .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
The plot essentially remains the same as the animated version, save for a little more detail about the past of the protagonist and little less enigmat .. Mark Reviews Movies
1.9
Despite the beautiful eye popping world it creates, the sci fi film Ghost in the Shell is a defective mess with lifeless characters, missed chances fo .. Usa Today
4.0
Camilla watched Ghost in the Shell 12A, 107 mins Free Fire 15, 91 mins Since the beginning of the year, more than three quarters of the films Ive revi .. The Times
4.0
We cling to memories as if they define us, but they dont. What we do is what defines us. Discuss this oft repeated line from Ghost in the Shell, with .. The Times
3.5
Based on what Ive seen, this is a visually impressive remake with decent character development. Lariat
2.8
The way the film addresses it is to ignore it, but it cant help coming up. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Johansson is a movie star with global appeal and thats what is needed here. Radio Times
3.5
So, its a strange final take on the flick.Choices were made to enhance its mainstream box office appeal. Screen It
3.0
It combines high minded postmodern philosophising with very generic, often very banal, thriller elements. Independent
3.1
(This is easily the most visually sumptuous movie of 1996.).What you have, however, isnt a cyborg fusion of mid Nineties brand recognition and 2017 bl .. Rolling Stone
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
2.0
A here and now valentine to what design wizardry Hollywood can pull off in 2017. At the same time, it does so in service of a tired tale full of repur .. The Wrap
2.5
In terms of its concept, its backdrop of a Tokyo esque dystopia and its computer aided action scenes, theres nothing here we havent seen before. News Day
2.5
The depiction of this world, at least in visual terms, is easily the movies most impressive aspect. Cs Monitor
2.5
The disconnect between what fans expect and what DreamWorks delivers will limit the movies box office durability. Film Journal
1.5
Youll see flashes of the Matrix trilogy, Ex Machina and RoboCop in this live action retread of the Japanese animated sci fi tale of the same name. Hindustan Times
3.0
Had the films script been written with more confidence in the audience (were really not that dumb, you know), and had a superior filmmaker one who doe .. Hindustan Times
4.0
Peel back the neon and artifice and there is a maze of cancerous concrete, cyborg chop shops and street dealers peddling implant upgrades. Its a thril .. The Guardian
3.0
Johansson is always convincing as the robot Major ... Her acting style is just elusive or unreadable enough to make her plausible here. The Guardian
2.5
Ghost in the Shell sidesteps questions of humanity and the effect of technology on the human spirit and opts instead for boilerplate sci fi spectacle, .. Az Central
2.5
But like an ice cream cone piled seven scoops high, the cyclone of combat outweighs reasonable desire.The films finest achievement is its outstanding .. Star Tribune
3.5
If theres anything Sanders ravishing set pieces fail to sufficiently color in, its the storys emotional stakes. Ew
4.0
This is fantastic sci fi for the 21st century: smart, exciting and absolutely stunning (with cityscapes and images that put one in mind of Blade Runne .. Flim List
1.5
In this way, the expansive digital world, despite impressive CGI, is too much fluff in a film that needed to focus more on creating compelling charact .. Film Inquiry
3.0
But its solid and attractive, at least, with a retro appeal to its cyberpunk stylings. Empire
2.5
Susan Grangers review of The Ghost in the Shell (Paramount Pictures) If youre into the latest whiz bang technology, this dystopian sci fi thriller is .. Susang Ranger
2.5
Whats missing, besides narrative drive, is the existential angst at the animes heart: the titular ghost in the shell is the soul, the humanity, reside .. Observer
3.0
This much anticipated and maligned adaptation of the beloved cyberpunk manga is visually arresting and pulse quickening, but its an action film that f .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Still, its a minor gripe and doesnt take away much from the excitement of the spectacle. Flickering Myth
3.0
Yet for all the films dazzleparticularly if you opt to see it in I Max 3 Dits not particularly noisy or assaultive.Even the climactic fight sequence s .. Time
2.0
Screened in IMAX 3 D for the press, Rupert Sanders Ghost in the Shell is not so much a pale (although it is in so many ways) imitation of the landmark .. Boston Herald
2.0
Its headiness exists beyond its more pseudo philosophical dialogue about the differences between fantasy and reality. Slant Magazine
2.5
This version, by contrast, ditches the originals big, human, all too human questions, but keeps all the firing guns and car chases, the action cliches .. The New York Times
1.8
The original film did what all wise sci fi and fantasy works do, trusting the audience to infer more about its world than what it explicitly told them .. The Film Stage
3.8
If you want a list of comics derived spectacles less successful and worthy than this one, Suicide Squad heads the list. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Are identities and souls just a bunch of cliches spun out by teams of screenwriters Boston Globe
3.5
Why, Ive never seen that before!.No, its not exactly fresh, and the scene is a bit of a microcosm of the movie, which combines sumptuous visuals with .. Uproxx
2.0
The movie cannot even take a stand on this.It somehow wants it all, and it doesnt even know why. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Same forgettable CG goop.Same yawn post Matrix bullet time bits and bobs. The Irish Times
3.0
If Sanders is copying, at least hes copying from the best, and the new Ghost looks phenomenal, with more intricate and ornate design than anything in .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.1
This should be an adult movie with an adult aesthetic to go along with its adult themes. ReelViews
2.0
Its not her best performance, though its hard to do much in such a slick and lifeless movie. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Given the extent to which Ghost in the Shells themes about the increasing unions between human and machine have permeated Hollywood science fiction, t .. The Atlantic
4.0
Its just a really mediocre movie that looks like it came with a $500M price tag.I have no doubt that it will be torn apart by critics and die hard fan .. Birth Movies Death
5.0
Im not ready to leave.I belong here, the Major declares, and you can just about hear the defiance in Johanssons voice, perhaps addressing those who ma .. Los Angeles Times
1.9
Theres a lot of sound and one heck of a lot of fury, all of it impressively composed and staged, yet it all frustratingly builds to little thats inter .. Movie Freak
2.5
It looks so good that you can tune out and still be plenty entertained. Detroit News
4.0
Spectacularly honoring the spirit and aesthetic of Mamoru Oshiis beloved animated adaptations without resorting wholly to slavish cosplay, this is sma .. Variety
1.5
The live action remake of Ghost in the Shell, an incredibly popular manga of the same name, always had an uphill task, and though it is a pale shadow .. Firstpost
2.5
Its not terrible, but its not especially good either.The movie just kind of sits there, pretty to look at and mildly diverting at times, without going .. Aisle Seat
2.5
While the film truly looks spectacular from an art direction/production design point of view, the visuals never overwhelm the story. Forbes
3.0
Or pushing it into spaces where coherent storytelling can coexist with accessible escapist entertainment. Herald Sun
1.8
Ghost in the Shell is a visually arresting film, even occasionally an entertaining one, but profound it aint. Consequence Of Sound
1.9
Its a setup that treads well worn ground, to be sure, and yet its clear that The Blood Lands, at the outset, fares better than one mightve expected as .. Reel Film
3.1
Its a gorgeous copy of an original, but a safe copy all the same a careful, calculated Bland Runner. But every so often, like the glitches in a comput .. Nj
2.0
You can detect a flicker one might even say a ghost of an interesting idea beneath its polished shell. But at every turn, Ghost in the Shell sacrifice .. Vox
3.0
But when ignoring such aspects and enjoying this film for what it is, and viewing it on its own merits, theres plenty to admire about this visually sp .. Hey U Guys
3.1
The picture looks great, with seamless CGI and artful imagery, but the committee written screenplay is of artificial rather than intelligent design. The Star
2.5
Visually dazzling but dispassionate and hollow, the film often looks impressive, with some incredible action sequences to boot, but otherwise keeps th .. The Play List
3.1
Its a terrible Batman movie but its a great Tim Burton movie, maybe the best one. Film Freak Central
2.0
But then the narrative veers off in a new direction that aims to put a more human face on Shirows sci fi metaphysics, and while it does allow for a mo .. Now Toronto
4.5
Like Major, the film is unable to decide about what it really wants to be. Scroll
3.1
Revelations dont feel revelatory, and soundtrack booms and slow motion visuals cant imbue a routine plot with a genuine emotional connection. Deseret News
4.0
Squeezing the most out of technology but retaining humanity is the films key theme and emotionally, the film can be encapsulated by the line: Theres a .. Urban Cine File
2.0
Its glossy and features the latest technological upgrades, but beneath its shiny surface sits the essence of nothing. Film School Rejects
2.0
Director Rupert Sanders visually adroit but narratively loose adaptation of the popular multimedia Japanese franchise is certainly something to behold .. Film Ink
4.0
It is a world that is simultaneously bursting with life, but seemingly empty inside a fitting parallel for its protagonist. Ner Dist
2.5
Johansson gives Major a purposeful stride, but too often the film feels inert. The Age
2.0
As far as dumb action movies go, this is a great looking one, but it should have been so much more. Maki At The Movies
4.5
To its credit, the sets are stunning, the costumes are faithfully adapted, and the makeup is flawless.
2.0
A hard working Scarlett Johansson stands at the centre of the spectacular visuals, but even the Avengers star cant bring the soulless storytelling to .. Mirror
3.0
And while its not without glitches, the US film has enough flashy sci fi action and dazzling visuals to suggest it might yet inspire a new wave of ani .. Games Radar
2.5
Like the live action Beauty and the Beast, its best impressions come from imitating the source, lifting visuals and dialogue to deja vu effect. Tamp A Bay
2.5
Turn off your brain, and its easy enough to savor the noir beauty here. New York Post
2.0
The general premise does enough to draw you in but the script is clunky, lacks focus and is painfully derivative.Visually the film is wonderful. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
1.0
Ghost in the Shell is a come sit on my knee lesson which states that all the lavish, wannabe eye popping production design in the world dont mean squa .. Lw Lies
3.5
For the first act its practically impenetrable.But the mood, the visuals, the style, and the performances are utterly compelling and, in an age of CGI .. Abc
3.0
It plays as a homage that lacks a fully developed personality of its own. Abc
4.5
Its slick, enjoyably brutal and beautiful but, just like its protagonist, feels like it lost a little bit of soul somewhere along the way. Nz Herald
3.0
The result is a spectacular but mostly cold and emotionless watch. Digital Spy
3.0
You wont feel much either, and this emptiness will likely hold this back from forging a strong connection with audiences. Flicks
1.0
You will find only two buses and not one train in the live action Ghost in the Shell.Its all cars and flying freeways in this world. The Stranger
3.0
Not all of those high themes have survived this latest adaptation, which values mood and visual aesthetic more than lofty concepts. Independent Ie
3.0
Unfortunately the impressive visuals are allied to a shell of a plot, one haunted by the ghosts of sci fi past. Stuff
2.5
Instead, I came away from the screening with a memory of some truly beautiful set building, digital architecture, CGI and special effects, costuming a .. Stuff
3.5
The film is jaw droppingly gorgeous to look at, which makes the action sequences an exhilarating ride. Contact Music
2.5
When it comes to pleasing a fan base, adaptations of young adult novels may be the trickiest to tackle. Refinery 29
3.0
But Ghost in the Shell carries a philosophical message alongside its slam bang action and infinite arsenal of computerised effects. The Arts Desk
4.0
Luckily where it lacks in script it more than makes up in style and and visual FX. The Sun
2.5
Impressive in visuals yet lacking in personality, Ghost in the Shell is about as dreary and passionless as a blockbuster film can be. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
The very idea of ghost in a metallic shell talks of a surreal irony. A deep concept that vanishes in Hollywoods ambition to carve out a franchise. FilmFare
2.5
Judged on its own terms, Ghost in the Shell is stylish but unoriginal; an acceptable sci fi blockbuster. As a remake of an iconic film, its startlingl .. Daily Dot
2.8
Any attempt at saying anything of substance just sounds ridiculous coming out of the characters mouths. Patriot Ledger
3.1
1 of 10 View Caption In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Michael Pitt appears in a scene from, Ghost in the Shell. Sltrib
3.5
If there is a disappointment, its that the copious fight sequences feel like a derivative Matrix Marvel movies mash up. Scmp
3.2
Itll function better than the old one!.The latest creation of Hanka Robotics is to take a human brain and insert it into a full robotic body. The Film Pie
1.5
The specificity that gave the source material its peculiar appeal has been leeched out of this new endeavor, replaced by overly familiar cop drama bea .. Io9 Gizmodo
3.1
The last few minutes of the film are the least inspired, most cliched, least creative moments of the entire journey. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
And nothing has been robbed of its unique qualities more than Ghost in the Shell, a groundbreaking sci fi manga and 1995 anime film that defined for m .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
While the themes arent new Hollywood had two decades to mine ideas from it it is a slow burn psychological thriller, so an investment is asked for fro .. Movie Crypt
3.0
If only the plot was on par with the technical achievement.Unfortunately, it is rote and predictable. Movie Web
4.5
The live action Ghost In The Shell is pretty much still anime. Only now the tools of animation make it look photoreal. That, in turn, makes this cyber .. We Live Entertainment
2.0
It hands off its own whitewashing its own insistence on having a bankable white actress on its one sheet onto the narrative itself. Cinemix Tape
3.0
Some of the emotion is too broad for my tastes and many characters arent engaging. ComingSoon
3.0
Sanders treats this mainly as a style exercise, making sure the constituent parts look right, and they do. Straits Times
3.0
Scarlett Johansson is the reason to see Ghost In The Shell. She electrifies as this cyber enhanced force against crime who tries desperately to whats .. Dead Line
3.0
You can blame a good deal of modern blockbuster cinema on Mamoru Oshiis 1995 anime (adapted from the beloved manga). Metro New York
3.5
But even 22 years ago cyberpunk as a genre was edging past its prime, making even the initial adaptation of Masamune Shirows manga something not quite .. Sbs
3.0
I want to personally high five every graphic designer and digital artist who pulled extra shifts and worked weekends on this movie. The Shiz Nit
4.0
While there is the odd false note in the screenplay, and plotting thats frustratingly rudimentary, it has moments that are cinematically sublime, maki .. The Skinny
3.0
The film sows plenty of seeds for a deeper exploration of this should it prove successful enough to warrant a sequel and while that might frustrate pu .. Scots Man
1.5
This just in: Ghost in the Shell is bland, soulless garbage.It makes me appreciate the artistry such as it is of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice It .. Polygon
2.5
And through its treatment of its franchises history, the movie succeeds in some ways and crucially fails in others. The Verge
3.0
If you like flashy sci fi films with a few GCSEs, youll find something to enjoy, but this is neither the success or disaster anyone perhaps wanted it .. Metro
1.0
Sanders stuff just looks like CGI stickers thrown around his dazzling Hollywood star, lacking any purpose beyond wow factor. Cbr
2.0
Such is the distance it creates between its narrative and spectator, one could fall asleep watching it. The Ooh Tray
3.0
Sanders movie is definitely not in Blade Runners league, its quasi philosophical musings on what it means to be human more show than substance. What So
2.0
The movie has two problems.One is that the fundamental Ghost in the Shell theme of technological alienation, which played out perfectly in the measure .. reason
2.0
Ghost in the Shell was never fun, but it had a headlong pace that made it exciting even it was troubling. Alternate Ending
2.0
Unfortunately, despite some impressive visuals, this live action adaptation doesnt offer much in the way of life at all. Scifi Now
1.0
Sanders should make a comic book moviehes all style and no substance, the perfect empty vessel filmmaker to carry out corporate commands while making .. Lainey Gossip
2.5
Its a lot like RoboCop, frankly, if you subtract all the humor and add trippy visuals. Seven Day Svt
2.5
Aside from the glaring lapses in judgement over the story, the film is a hollow shell.It cant decide if it wants to be exciting or existential. Black Girl Nerds
2.5
Johanssons eerie, detached quality is the best thing the film has going for it. New Republic
3.0
Consistently elevating bullet riddled spectacle over substance, the films treatment of its characters is essentially functional, using them as moving .. Bfi
3.1
But the story, beneath all the science fiction and action movie trappings, is fairly simple. National Post
3.0
Sometimes struggling to fill its running time, this is nonetheless an enjoyable slice of style over content. Sky
4.5
Ghost in the Shell doesnt so much end as it does sputter and stop. Third Coast Review
4.5
So yes, on this particular front, Ghost in the Shell doesnt manage to be as provocative as its universe should permit. Ion Cinema
1.5
Ghost In The Shell is a film that definitely focuses on visual style over compelling stories or performances. Blacknerd Problems
2.5
Blade Runner definitively nailed it over 30 years ago.CGI infused action sequences The New Paper
3.0
More than anything, this Ghost in the Shell is a design showcase full of transitory delight, embracing the intoxicating visual generosity of Japanese .. New City Film
3.8
Can the advances of society keep apace with the moral and ethical considerations involved Cinema Sight
2.0
Its not a surprise that it would eventually find itself Westernised, but did it have to be this way Trespass Mag
3.0
Low on ghost; big on shell Ghost in the Shell is eminently forgettable but often fantastic to look at. Toronto Sun
4.5
Effective as both an action flick and, more impressively, a sociopolitical piece that casts a wary eye toward the future. Film Frenzy
1.5
If this project ever had any goals beyond making money for the studio, none of it shows on the screen. Mash Able
2.5
Helmed by Snow White and Huntsmans Rupert Sanders, Ghost in the Shells visual effects and overall design elements are cutting edge, clever and pretty .. Cairo 360
3.8
Ghost in the Shell devises plenty of reasons for action scenes, most of them good reasons, but the action doesnt overwhelm it.This is a thoughtful mov .. Sf Chronicle
2.0
It serves as a passable bit of movie fare, that feels like it time travelled from the 90s and picked up some lavish special effects on the way, but ne .. Film Ireland
5.0
Director Rupert Sanders sets it all in a dazzling Pan Asian city of the future, an urban landscape equal parts Blade Runner and manga fantasy realized .. Stream On Demand At Home
1.5
In the end, Ghost in the Shells reason for being boils down to that of an excuse to lift the best set pieces and design elements from the original and .. Dark Horizons
1.5
The world is populated by blandly one dimensional characters. Evil is perpetrated by our old friend, Corporate Evil Man yes, still and everyone commun .. Spectator
4.5
This version is cobbled together with bits and pieces taken from the earlier films and series. Unfortunately, for its skeleton they looked entirely el .. Screen Anarchy
2.5
The Blade Runner esque reimagining of a near future Shanghai is a wonderment in its own right and perhaps worth the price of entry, but not enough to .. Cambridge Day
2.5
Im not sure Ghost in the Shell ever had a ghost of a chance. The Hollywood version is too much like a blending of Blade Runner and Robocop. Movie Chambers
4.5
ScarJo breaks a lot of real and synthetic bones, but the movie doesnt break any new ground.Ghost in the Shell wouldnt exist without the original RoboC .. Metro Active
4.5
Im not suggesting that Johansson isnt a talented actor or capable of pulling off believable and exciting action scenes. Richard Crouse
3.8
It looks kind of neat in the ads but wearyingly boring for a feature length film. Free Beacon
1.0
Johansson tries hard to make Major seem sad and tragic, but the whole thing is so incoherent, chilly and almost anti emotional that its tough to feel .. Adelaide Review
0.5
Every story has the opportunity to justify its actions ... Not only did it not do that, it actually made it worse. Mac Guff
1.0
Scarlett Johansson is simply too talented for subpar crud like Ghost in the Shell. Impulse Gamer
2.0
And if you want to see a perfect fusion of story and visuals, you may want to be even warier. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.5
Though this film suffers from a pronounced case of Zack Snyders diseasethe action is a blurry mess of jump cuts and extraordinarily annoying slo mo fl .. Willamette Week
1.5
And, in case youre wondering, it offers the functional ability of near invisibility for short periods. Parent Previews
2.0
The problem with this remake lies in a fundamental difference between what this Japanese anime does and what big budgeted Hollywood pictures need to d .. Kpbs
2.5
What his direction lacks is energy.Those expecting dynamite action set pieces and pulse pounding fight choreography will be left wanting. The Film File
2.5
Hollywoods megabudgeted live action take on the anime franchise is a muddied, overbusy mess. Seattle Times
3.1
But even with weary Japanese crime movie icon Beat Takeshi Kitano as the anti terror bureau chief, the film lacks the yes soul of its primary sources, .. Commercial Appeal
4.0
It melds the balletic grace of bullet time action sequences to the cold steel and funk of a cyber punk thriller in which the nature of man throws a sp .. Iol Co Za
2.5
But overall, this Ghost seems a bit late in the gameafter all, its a movie based on a movie based on a comic book that came out more than 25 years ago .. Parade
1.5
Theres precious little that is exciting or entertaining about Ghost in the Shell on its most basic and visceral levels. The Diva Review
4.0
But its probably for the best that the films story is reasonably straightforward when the spectacle and atmosphere it conjures up are so extraordinary .. Bbc
2.5
Its close to a crashing bore for all of its 102 minutes.If Oshiis previous anime version is something of a masterpiece, this baby is something of a mo .. Buffalo News
3.5
However, its worth a look if you like your science fiction to have a good cyberpunk edge to it. The Mercury
2.0
But while Ghost in the Shell isnt original, or even very complex, its gorgeously crafted production design and its balletic slow motion action sequenc .. Junkee
3.0
Fans would find a lot to pick on and to cheer, I suppose.For average viewers, the pacing is quick and the stunning visuals keep you fascinated. Bangkok Post
3.0
The live action interpretation of the iconic anime Ghost in the Shell is kind of like Blade Runner, if Harrison Ford ran around in a skin tight unitar .. Student Edge
2.5
Unfortunately, aside from some genuinely striking visuals (the unnamed metropolis of GITS is like Blade Runners Los Angeles in an alternate future fue .. Houston Press
2.5
Funny, how wondrous imagery is rendered forgettable when its at the service of a lackluster story. M Live
3.5
A slick US remake that honours the spirit of the original Japanese franchise but doesnt transcend accusations of whitewashing despite a strong central .. Daily Telegraph
1.5
Like Disneys live action adaptations of its animated classics, this film is frequently beautiful but utterly fails to justify its existence. Memphis Flyer
1.9
The live action adaptation is just as forgettable and inconsequential as the anime was memorable and influential. K Gun 9
3.0
Oshii didnt find quite so much to compliment about the script, which is understandable.In Hollywoods hands, Ghost in the Shell manages to be both dazz .. Japan Times
4.5
There are few young actors more interesting to watch quietly grappling with what the hell it means to be human. Bk Mag
4.0
Not even the kind doctor (Juliette Binoche) thinks its a good idea to delve too deeply into past emotions.Again, its familiar stuff. Ex Press
1.8
I enjoyed Avatar above all for its visionary, colorful worldbuilding, its thoughtful xenobiology and the pleasures of life among the Navi, not least t .. Nc Register
4.5
The film offers up what is essentially a reverse Get Out, without the awareness or the satire. Buzz Feed
1.5
Maybe it doesnt make the filmmakers look racist, but it absolutely makes them look stupid. About Boulder
1.5
Perhaps thats ok for those that enjoy this picture, but as a live action recreation of a lauded animated film, its an enormous disservice. Elements of Madness
3.5
Clint Mansell and Lorne Balfes techno synth filled score accompanies the muted action sequences just as beautifully.With all those accomplishments in .. Ib Times
2.0
The sources might be a grab bag, but compared to the bland visual character of other blockbusters in recent memorythe Marvels and DCs, sayfew Hollywoo .. Four Three Film
4.0
This is a superbly directed and achingly stylish slice of fantasy sci fi thats both genuinely thrilling and surprisingly emotional.Is a sequel too muc .. I News
4.5
There are aspects of the film worth commending and parts that will annoy even a novice but ultimately, if you enjoy science fiction stories, you wont .. VultureHound
4.5
The movie is now labeled as just the latest example of Hollywood whitewashing. Business Insider
2.0
But it could also have something to do with the fact that, while visually spectacular, especially in IMAX 3D, the film itself isnt really that good. Pasadena Weekly
4.5
Slowing down the pace of the film as the live action version did, doesnt necessarily convey that rhythm, especially when the plot doesnt elevate to th ..
4.2
Clint Mansells score is beautiful, and the production design and immaculate CGI impress. Chris Stuck Mann
1.5
There are a few inspired bits of exciting spectacle and unique aesthetics, but it all descends into mopey memorializing and sluggish, ridiculous viole .. Freep
4.5
For all that it focuses on more intellectual themes, the film doesnt stick the landing and isnt clear on what its actual messaging is. Ign
2.0
But it appears the protagonists self realisation doesnt extend to fashion sense. Daily Review
3.5
Consider the films constantly ability to do just that consistently for its 106 minute running time its biggest surprise. Arts Hub
3.0
Its a refreshing experience to see subtitles for the benefits of the audience and not the multi national characters. Graffiti With Punctuation
2.0
For all its surface delights this is, sad to say, the films overarching objective: to deny complexity in favor of spectacle. Reverse Shot
1.5
While its fun to look at, it takes a good hour before we can get any sort of emotional content or drive for Major.
2.5
As a film, its spectacular and entertaining and befits the expectations of the genre. Rescu
1.5
The presentation has been shaped to Hollywood specifications and robbed of its potential uniqueness, insight, or innovation. Deep Focus Review
1.5
He has publicly defended Johanssons casting, arguing that Majors body is cybernetic, so it doesnt matter what race she is. The New Daily (Australia)
1.5
I guess thats because theyre counting on the dummies and the thinkers showing up. Isolated Nation
1.5
It also doesnt help that director Rupert Sanders injects little to no energy into the material.
2.0
This was weird: Majors boss doesnt speak English, so youll have to read subtitles for his lines. Cross Walk
4.5
Featuring Scarlett Johansson in a nude bodysuit and a mecha (robot) geisha, the Super Bowl spot for the live action manga movie Ghost in the Shell is .. The Culture Trip
2.5
Ghost in the Shell is a perfect example of Hollywood cannibalizing an innovative property, keeping its surface level kicks while throwing out anything .. Pitch
5.0
The film has been met with controversy over casting but its a non stop white knuckle ride that deserves to be canonised alongside the best films of th .. Dazed Digital
2.5
Androids seem to give the actors an excuse to act as little as possible. Hub Pages
4.5
Ever since the Golden Globe nominated actress was cast as the lead in such an iconic Asian franchise, the film has been dogged by myriad accusations o .. Popular Mechanics
3.5
The undeniable artistry of hand drawn animation now cast aside, its up to a mix of digital and practical effects departments to match the tempo.Largel .. Shotgun Cinema
4.5
Though not perfect, this is an ambitious, distinctive and spectacular piece of cinema which, beyond its occasional low points, is memorable mainly for .. Attitude
1.5
Although the density of the source is lost among so many action sequences, the provocative ideas and the philosophical substrate of Masamune Shirows w .. Globovision



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