(#52) Ghost in the Shell (1995) - [7.5/10]

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A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.

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Note I don't know how I should be reviewing this movie. Where’s this going? What’re they trying to convey? Why is a semi-nude cyborg going through an existential crisis?

Review Ghost in the Shell is a popular franchise known for inspiring the likes of Ex Machina, I Robot, blah blah blah. It's a sci-fi/thriller and this particular 1995 anime remains as its most influential and successful film. The plot isn’t a complete adaption of the manga, so by the end of the film you’re left with a cliffhanger that’ll prompt a lot of questions. This film intends to explore the minds of the future and its robotic citizens, showing the vast advancement of mankind in the year 2029.Its aesthetic 90s trademark animation beautifies the setting of its dark and mysterious world. It’s a film you’ll enjoy more for its quality in terms of animation and concepts than the story, making it suitable for a fairly small audience interested in futuristic themes. The rest of the films in the franchise do not possess the same level of greatness like one. I'd give this… RATING: 7.5/10

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Director: Mamoru Oshii Rated: R Runtime: 1 hr 23 min Genre: Animation, Action, Crime Starring: Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ôtsuka