There's some chilling stuff going on in "Ghost in the Shell" - dark themes, terrifying dystopia, even some imagery - but I confess I like this movie mostly for its visuals. Between the gun porn and all the cool tech these characters are playing with , there's plenty to lay eyes on. There are also naked chicks, but that actually falls into the creepy column in this case.
On a story level, when you compare this to "Blade Runner" and "Akira" (it's a common comparison), "Ghost"'s story is a bit clumsy. Not hard to follow, mind you, but it lacks the impact and whacked-out thrill of the others. For me, at least. But the animation is superb, the action (occasional though it may be)is riveting, and I still can't get the opening Japanese chorus out of my head. And who can forget that left hook of a final scene? 6/10 6/10
On a story level, when you compare this to "Blade Runner" and "Akira" (it's a common comparison), "Ghost"'s story is a bit clumsy. Not hard to follow, mind you, but it lacks the impact and whacked-out thrill of the others. For me, at least. But the animation is superb, the action (occasional though it may be)is riveting, and I still can't get the opening Japanese chorus out of my head. And who can forget that left hook of a final scene? 6/10 6/10