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Ghost in the Shell 
| 80% Recommended by our customers. Studio: Palm Pictures Catalog: DVD Release date: 1998-03-31 Media: DVD released in theatres: 1996-03-29 Running time in minutes: 82 DVD aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Picture format: Anamorphic Widescreen Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC DVD Region code: 1 DVD layers: 1 DVD sides: 1 released in theatres: 1996-03-29 Ean: 9786304493687 Book Isbn: 6304493681 Upc: 780063552929  Tip: compare prices with similar DVDsDirector:
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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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 Written on April 9, 2007 Summary: Ghost in the Shell A great anime and a must for anyone (not just anime fans). A great sci-fi plot, great character development, and wonderful graphics. I would also suggest checking out Ghost in the Shell SAC (Stand Alone Complex) at [...] Written on March 5, 2007 Summary: Grew on me after numerous watches A top secret government agency called Section 9 handles matters related to terrorism, espionage, and international crime. They are sent to solve a situation which involves a hacker codenamed "The Puppet Master". "The Puppet Master" hacks into cyber brains to get others to carry out his work. This is one of those films that had to grow on me with time. "Ghost in the Shell"(GITS) is a very intelligent anime film that actually does have more of a story and plot, then non fans give it credit for. But the non fans can't be blamed at all. "GITS" is very dialogue heavy and moves at such a slow pace. That the very limited patient and action buffs, won't see what all the fuss is about. Lets be honest, mostly all of the fans are hooked to the visuals and they should be. Visually, "GITS" was ahead of its time. Fantastic artwork, close attention to detail, and very fluid animation during the fight scenes. The music can be boring but it brings out the best in the atmosphere. Sci fi and cyberpunks will no doubt be sucked into the story. The only problem I have with the story to a certain degree, is the way it is executed. It actually does become a chore to absorb the info that is being put out. Plus the action scenes are few and far between. Overall, some will look at "GITS" and see art. While others are only going to see paint. I saw paint myself for a very long time but I come to appreciate it. My take is this, hype can make or break anything. My advice is to forget the hype and come into "GITS" with about average expectations. And choose a day you're not action starved or simple story minded. I found this to be the best way for me to enjoy it.  Written on January 21, 2007 Summary: Intimations of Ennui When I was a child, I'd brood for hours about the fact that the "world" to me was only what came into the sphere of my senses - so that it was as if I was The Center of the Universe. And yet all the other billions of people in the world, each of them was also the center of the universe, and only perceived of it what THEIR senses showed THEM. We were all trapped in our own heads, as though we were all in Separate Universes. Wow! Eventually, somebody put it into my head to wonder how I could PROVE that anything but myself really existed at all. I would touch things and think "Am I really touching this, or do I just THINK I'm touching this." And then - but oh, wait! I am so sorry. Am I BORING you? If NOT, then you might like this movie, which is about a woman who stares at the floor a lot and ponders in monotone the fact that she is an android. Her body and much of her brain have been replaced by cooler android updates which make her smarter and more kick than the average human. But IS she still human? Does she have a soul? Why is she asking that question when a soul is something which shows up on a scanner in this movie anyway? "What is me" she wonders, "Am I my hand, my arm, my big soulful eyes (closeup please), my soft brown hair which keeps waving in every breeze? Is it this really sturdy android body that I strip naked at every opportunity so that the viewer can stare at it, and stare at it, and stare at it some more, and chastely ponder the fact that it is not a real body, while my partner chivalrously avoids staring at it just as though it was a real body, even though it is not. And when you are not staring at me or watching him NOT stare at me, let's have long dreamy shots of the city, which pause at store windows to stare at the mannequins within, so you can further ponder what the difference is between those artificial bodies and MY artificial body. Because that is a very important difference to ponder, and we must make really really sure that everyone in the audience ponders it whether they give a rat's rear end or not." The animation is seriously excellent, so much so it is probably enough for those who already know and love the story and characters from other sources. But judged on it's own, this film hardly thinks much of the viewer's intelligence. Other films this has been compared to, MATRIX and BLADE RUNNER, might not have been perfect, but they took their main Idea and made it a story. GITS takes an idea and has people stare out the window thinking about it. You can get more Deep Concepts in a single paragraph of HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. Either GITS doesn't really have anything to say, or the manga had TOO much to say, and the movie chose not to even tackle it. The plot is a convoluted mystery in which we must put a good deal of effort into following, despite that we have zero emotional investment in anyone involved, with an ending reminiscent of bad Star Trek. I personally found it wearisome and even overlong, but what is boring to some might have a meditative quality to others. This film leaves me with zero desire to read the manga or see the series, a reluctance to attempt any more "classic anime", and some horrible STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION flashbacks. For some reason it also gave me the urge to look up Wordsworth, whom I have not read since freshman English, so I got something out of it.  Written on January 5, 2007 Summary: Near Perfect? I had first discovered "Ghost in the Shell" 4 years ago, browsing in a local book store. The manga, by Masamune Shirow, captivated me. It had everything: good action, a strong (somewhat overused) story, and a fair amount of comic relief. If I were to rate the manga, I would give it a perfect 5-star rating. That being said, I cannot give the movie such a high rating. It seems to miss some of the magic from the original manga, and although the main plot is essentially the same, there are a number of things that made the movie seem comparatively empty. While in the manga you got to see a fair amount of character development and a large variety of action sequences, in the movie the characters seem rather bland and the action seems limited. Having recently watched the movie, I must confess that I was disappointed with what made it to film. This is not to say that this is a "bad" movie, in fact I'm sure that many people will enjoy it. The parts that were used from the manga for the film seemed to have been translated from paper to film perfectly, but so many essential parts were left out. Overall, if I had not previously read the manga, I would have possibly given the movie a much higher rating. The movie itself contains a fair amount of action, and the dated story is good enough to top most anime movies out today, but for those with previous experience with the manga, I must warn you that the film will seem incomplete. Written on December 30, 2006 Summary: Visually stunning and great music! I would like to start off by saying I've seen Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2ng Gig. I figured the movie was worth a watch and I was in for a surprise. I loved the music, it was very soothing throughout all of the series. The action scenes were well placed and nothing gets me more hyped then watching cyborg cops battle cyborg villains. The story is truly complex and many deep themes are involved. Such as political corruption and real world issues evident in the real today. I also like the detailed backgrounds and the character designs. Visually, everthing was stunning, especially the fight scene at the end (I don't want to ruin it though). Only two anime movies have captivated me this much, Appleseed and Akira. And dare I say the overall visual representation in my opinion is better than that of Akira's. |
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| Collectible price | $19.97 | - | $99.99 | - | $29.95 | - |
| Catalog | DVD | DVD | DVD | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| Release date | 1998-03-31 | 2004-12-28 | 2007-11-20 | 2004-01-06 | 1998-05-20 | 2006-10-31 |
| Media | DVD | DVD | DVD | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| released in theatres | 1996-03-29 | 2004 | 2007 | 2001-07-24 | 1996-12-06 | 2004-11-07 |
| Running time in minutes | 82 | 100 | 108 | - | 94 | 750 |
| DVD aspect ratio | 1.85:1 | 1.85:1 | 1.33:1 | 1.78:1 | 1.33:1 | 1.78:1 |
| Audience Rating | - | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Unrated | R (Restricted) | Unrated | Unrated |
| Picture format | Anamorphic Widescreen | - | - | - | Academy Ratio | - |
| Format | Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC | AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC | Animated, Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC | Anamorphic, Animated, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, THX, NTSC | Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC | Animated, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC |
| DVD Region code | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| DVD layers | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| DVD sides | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Ean | 9786304493687 | 9781417011490 | 0669198252679 | 0013023214590 | 9786305014140 | 0669198252655 |
| Book Isbn | 6304493681 | 1417011491 | - | - | 6305014140 | - |
| Upc | 780063552929 | 678149175721 | 669198252679 | 013023214590 | 044004761123 | 669198252655 |
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