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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786304493687
Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6304493681
Label: Palm Pictures
Manufacturer: Palm Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Palm Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 31, 1998
Running Time: 82 minutes
Sales Rank: 5772
Studio: Palm Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: March 29, 1996
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The skillful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is The Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between The Terminator and a Playboy centerfold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master."
Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity, and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles Solomon
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This is the first "Ghost in the Shell" movie to have been based on the popular manga. It's set in 2029, apparently in Hong Kong, and follows the agents of Section 9 - a government agency that deals with unsavoury (and frequently criminal) elements. Life is very different : the internet plays an much greater role in life than it does now, while most people now have technology-enhanced bodies. These improvements range from controlled metabolisms to cybernetic bodies.
Section 9 has a small, ... Read More
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The special edition 'Ghost in the Shell' is well done, however in some cases you will need to adjust the sound volume as it is very powerfull and maybe overdone as far as the balance to the effects, to voices. All in all the overal quality is great. I usualy prefer the original language versions but in this case the dub english speaking edition is fine and again done well enough to cover up that fact.There is also a second disc with interesting items and both DVD's have enough options that no mater what ... Read More
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I'm not a big fan of anime, but I am a fan of Sci-fi. This film is very good. I reminded me of "Blade Runner". One of my favorites. I've heard comparisons to the "Matrix" films. I guess because of the whole cyberpunk aspect. Humans "jacking" into a computer with the use of an interface plugged into the brain, has been used in literature for years before this film. All things considered, this film is a treat for ears, eyes, and brain. It's thought provoking, and beautifully rendered. There is some nudity, ... Read More
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What can I say? This movie spawned an entire new genre of sci-fi and cyper-punk. Every major sci-fi film maker in the last ten years had cited this as major influence: hello....Matrix!!!
I admit that I like the Stand Alone Complex series a lot more, but this is certainly one of if not THE best feature length anime. There is a great synopsis if you would like to know about plot specifics.
If you are a sci-fi, cyper-punk fan, buy this. If you like Eureka Seven, Cowboy Beebop, Ergo ... Read More
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If you are a looking for a good story, then this is for you. The movies from Oshii, always up the time and rise new production features. The Wachowski brothers allways must be tankfull with Oshii director.
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