Ghost in the Shell 2017
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Product Description
2017 movie version of classic anime. Blu-ray, DVD and digital download
Product Reviews
Outstanding sci-fi sleeper of 2017!
I have to admit, my expectations for this film were lower than average, having heard all of the negative press. I saw it in 3D IMAX at the theater on opening weekend, and social media had so destroyed the hype for this film that there were all of 10 people in the audience.I was shocked at how much I loved this film. It pulled me in and won me over. Scarlett Johansson is perfectly cast in the lead role, and carries this movie with all of the existential angst that she is meant to.I would compare this movie to Blade Runner, it’s that good. I saw BR in the theater as a kid, and was similarly blown away by it. But likewise, BR received a lot of negative press for being misunderstood by the critics. I’m not sure that this film will be able to recover from all of the negativity heaped on it, but it deserves to.It’s a real shame, because the end of the film attempts to set up for a sequel. But that sequel is never going to happen.If I may address some of the criticisms of this film:* “Whitewashing” of the lead character - The characters in the original story are multicultural. Johansson’s character is wearing a “shell”; even though she was born Japanese, she’s not supposed to be identifiable. Nowhere in the manga or the animated film is it stated that the character has to have a Japanese shell.* It’s not close enough to the source - Well, the anime isn’t the original version, anyway. If you were wanting a shot-for-shot remake of the anime, go watch the anime. The original version is the manga book, and the anime takes great liberties from the manga.* “Yeah, but the anime!” - What works in a Japanese anime isn’t going to work in a live-action production. But if I may make another comparison, the Marvel films take a LOT of liberties with the characters and the universe, in order to make comic book films that work in live action. This film clearly establishes its own voice and its own universe, and does it quite well.
Wholly underwhelming.
I thought the special effects were good and the whitewashing controversy WAAAAY overblown, but the movie as a whole was underwhelming - not the quality I expect from the Ghost in the Shell series. (Certainly not what I’d expect from Stand Alone Complex.) A series I’ve come to love for its politics, philosophy, and interesting technology had little of any of those things on display. The tech was often nonsensical, politics all but missing, and philosophy dumbed down below enjoyment. The series that came before were never afraid to treat the audience as intelligent thinking people - able to learn and expected to keep up. This movie on the other hand, felt the need to explain to you like you’re five.The entire experience felt wholly underwhelming…but hey. It WAS pretty.Additionally, a note to parents or anyone that might find nudity objectionable: You MAY wish to avoid this film. The lack of nudity in the movie’s rating seemed like little more than a technicality. Definitely skirting the edge.
Its a 3D blu-ray as expected
Is this a review for the movie, or the actual physical product? If it is for the physical product, it is as expected. If it is for the movie content, I’d say it was very well done, colorful and interesting. I wouldn’t want to live in a world like that though.
A-1
Interesting movie with great special effects.
A good movie I’ll watch again.
I thought it was a good movie. Sadly, no extra features in the DVD version. I enjoy a good commentary track, this is why I gave it a 4 rating. You could make a drinking game with it if you take a sip every time someone says “Major”.
Ghost in the Shell
Excellent
Five Stars
good movie
Nice Sci-Fi Movie- Recommend
Has a very Blade Runner fell about it. the CGI is fantastic and has a good story to it. I enjoyed it.
Not so good
Ghost in the Shell is another comic book to film adaption. Marvel is really good at doing these. Whoever made this, not so good.Why?
Five Stars
no review.
It was ok
Meh. I didn’t get it.
it would have been fine. Villians and characters were composites of characters from …
To quote dave2001 “An altogether shameful adaptation.“It was a cross between the original movies season 1 of the series and season 2 of the series.
Not bad, but not stellar.
I never got into GITS til the PS2 SAC game, but the Major’s badass character blew me away, so I’ve been sort of following the GITS films.
Five Stars
Great movie
HDR AMAZING
I want to first say, that I have not seen the movie yet. I have purchased over 45 4K you HD with HDR movies. I have an 11 channel Denon receiver that I have set up as a 7.3.
Excellent movie, Ignore the ‘bad’ talk!
comments powered by DisqusSpeaking as a GitS anime fanboy who read the unfortunate reviews in the Spring and was anticipating being disappointed, I really enjoyed the film and would purchase a sequel.
