Product reviewsGhost in the Shell (DVD, 1995)

Great characters, intrigue, some action, and even a little humor here and there.

If you like sci-fi and / or anime, you will enjoy this movie. If you like both, you will love this movie. It's considered a classic for a reason, though to be honest- there's more than one reason. Also, this movie sets the stage for the Stand Alone Complex- a great series, overall.Read full review...

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Awesome piece of flimmaking beyond of its genre

Awesome movie at almost every single level! A cinematic triumph! I fell for Motoko Kusanagi

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Innovative Anime Mixes Philosophy With Action

GITS started a franchise which now includes 3 movies, 2 anime seasons and several games. This film was the first step (based on the manga/graphic novels) and it sets itself apart from others in the genre. The film is very well animated, both in quality and in frame-rate (as some anime use lower frame-rates to stay within budget.) The story, one of a puppet-master hacker being chased by the police, starts off simple but ramps up into much more, both climatically and philosophically as it's not afraid to delve into topics like personal identity, self-preservation, and what qualifies as a soul. At only 82 minutes, the film is short, but it doesn't feel that way. There are a few scenes that slow the narrative (though not much if you care for the interesting choral music that plays during these scenes.) The English dub is fairly good and shares 2 of the voice actors that went on to do the TV series. Overall, the movie's only flaws are ones that could be fixed with a few more scenes: it could have spent a little more time developing its characters and its ideas, and adding a little more action. Overall, though, its very well done and while it's no Princess Mononoke (which came out a few years later,) it's definately worth picking up, for those who want a mature title that makes them think while entertaining them.Read full review...

A truly classic anime video, excellent story, graphics and music.

A fine example of the genre, well deserving of its plaudits.

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GITS classic..............waaaaaaaaaaaay better than the recent narcopleptic of a live movie.

The classic cyberpunk Masterpiece by Shirow is an opus in anime storytelling. Fyi, this is a condensed not verbatim adaptation of his classic manga.

Advised to read the manga first before watching this. You won't be disappointed!Read full review...

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Great work

My 6 year son watches this on repeat every day. He's become a little aggressive and asks sexual questions, but he can't get enough. Two thumbs up!

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Okay movie

A nice movie, but but my cup of tea. Not into Anime (?) of this type really but interesting enough to a second visit. Some may like it, but I would not recommend it to the older viewer

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fan of the series and wanted to own my own copy vs using steaming services that don't have them all

Great Japanese anime

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Review of Ghost in the Shell DVD Movie

It's a good story line and actually has some interesting plot development. Had I not already seen most of the whole first season, I would certainly want to watch them after seeing the Ghost in the Shell movie.

It was a bit hard to follow at first becasue the main character (The Major) looks different than she does in the series. Not a lot different, but enough. Unlike the Chief, who simply looks younger than in the series.

Overall, it was entertaining, but I would have to say that I am glad that I did not pay the $25 "brand new" price from Best Buy.Read full review...

a classic film in every sense

anime at it's best great characters great story much better than the live action remake with ScarlettJohansson a film classic for the ages

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