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Features: DVD, Behind the Scenes Footage, Biographies, Trailers
Mamoru Oshii's futuristic animated masterpiece, Ghost In The Shell, is the perfect film to experience on Digital Video Disk. Seamlessly merging traditional cel animation with the latest computer graphic imagery, this stunning sci-fi spectacle has broken the boundaries of mainstream animation with its detailed artistic direction and uniquely intelligent story line. Ghost In The Shell took the world by storm in 1996, introducing a new wave of Japanese animation through its mesmerizing cinematic expression. A movie that questions our own human existence in the fast-paced world of the information age, this remarkable, award-winning, cyber-tech thriller has gone on to become one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time.
Editor's Note
The makers of "Akira" present another milestone Japanimation epic in this futuristic odyssey about an elite half-cyborg female agent sent out to apprehend a cyber-genius data thief who is plundering the very contents of people's minds. Contains nudity and violence. The Collector's Edition includes a special 30-minute documentary on the making of the film.
Plot Summary
Another visually sensational animated film from the producers of the acclaimed "Akira."| Major Motoko Kusanagi is a beautiful cyborg who works for Section 29, Japan's secret police force, in the year 2029. Motoko's supervisor, Aramaki, orders her to find Puppet Master, a sinister computer terrorist created by a rival organization. | Helping her is fellow cyborg Bateau and the almost entirely human agent Togusa. Because their prey has the ability to hack into the minds of his enemies, the evil villain must be stopped as soon as possible.| But as the tough cops close in on their target, Motoko realizes that she and Puppet Master seem to have a lot in common.
| Features | Region 1 | | Keep Case | | Single Side - Single Layer | | Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 | | Letterbox - 1.85 | | Audio:
| Dolby Digital 5.1 - English | | Dolby Surround - Japanese | | Additional Release Material:
| Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes/Outtakes | | Featurette: THE MAKING OF GHOST IN THE SHELL | | Interactive Features:
| Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Text/Photo Galleries:
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Ryko |
| Release Date: 6/30/2009 |
| Running Time: 120 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1995 | | Catalog ID: 55292 | | UPC: 00780063552929 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: Japanese | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English Dubbed, Japanese | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew | Kenji Kawai - Composer | | Kodansha - Producer | | Kazunori Ito - Screenwriter | | Toshihiko Nishikubo - Director of Animation | | Mamoru Oshii - Director |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"...Richly imagined....Slick and visually dazzling..." 01/01/1996 p.39Entertainment Weekly
"...A knockout vision of a machine-run cityscape..." 06/21/1996 p.76 Total Film
"...[With] a Disney-bashing level of detail, prolonged musings about the human soul and an eye-saucering hard line in action..." 12/01/2003 p.130 Uncut
"Sublimely realised, intellectual ponderous, cheesy fun." 12/01/2003 p.159 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot |  5 | | Acting | 4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 Ghost = Gnarly Tuesday, December 26, 2006
A Viewer from East Lansing, MI
Not before Ghost In The Shell had Science Fiction or anime came close to the quality and structure of a critically acclaimed literary piece. As a precurser to the Matrix trilogy, this movie is a great buy for any movie-lover. Was this review helpful?  
0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 hmmm....good movie Tuesday, September 28, 2004
viper2001wolf from Central Texas
I won't spoil it for you...but as long as you are watching the show when they are discussing the characters and how they came to be who they are...then you can completely skip episode 25. As far as episode 26, on my DVD player it starts at 3 hrs, 9 min, and 15 sec (end of the beginning credits that is). You can safely skip to 3hrs, 20min, and 43 sec and still follow the story line 95%.
The 25th and beginning of episode 26 DO serve a purpose. 25 goes DEEPLY into the psyche of the characters. This is kind of odd as I have not seen a series devote and ENTIRE episode to probing the inner psyche of its characters. A great deal of it was repetitive for me because I had already figured all of that stuff out, and you should too. But if you missed something then watch it. No plot points are in it though.
26 contains the actual point of the series...and surprise it has nothing to do with the angels...not really any way. To ease your feelings about the end of the series...keep this in mind...the series is not about the life of humans battling these angels but is rather about Shinji and giving him a better outlook of his life.
Other than that VERY interesting twist the rest of the series is AWESOME...little sexual jokes throughout are hilarious and to me appropriate. They give the show the feeling of real life. Many times they make a comment that is meant a "certain" way and it was EXACTLY what I would have thought of to fit that situation. Then there are the things where the creativity of it completely blows me away! But this is not a comedic series; the humor in it is real to the situations and VERY few are comic relief.
I give it a 9 out of 10 only because I felt the 25th episode (forgive my harshness) was in the end not necessary, though they do serve some purpose. And the VERY end doesn't leave you going, "WHAT THE HELL?" but it does leave you feeling as though you need just a LITTLE more closure...not much, but a little. It's great though, if you love anime you'll adore it, if you like anime then you'll enjoy it. It's finale leaves you feeling like you where in a therapy session to give yourself a better outlook on life. So congratulations on your achievement! ;-P
I do like the final thoughts of this show, they give good philosophy really and in the end it's really good. TWO THUMBS UP!
And again...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Was this review helpful?
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5 of 5 A true work of Art Sunday, March 05, 2000
noah from Stockton, CA
Despite the comical manga it's based on, Ghost in the Shell is the second most complex anime, second only to Neon Genesis Evangelion. Every scene is beautifully illustrated with life-like motion and fluidness. A must for any true anime fan. Was this review helpful?
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 A true work of Art Sunday, March 05, 2000
noah from Stockton, CA
Despite the comical manga it's based on, Ghost in the Shell is the second most complex anime, second only to Neon Genesis Evangelion. Every scene is beautifully illustrated with life-like motion and fluidness. A must of anime true anime fan. Was this review helpful?
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 A Must Have!! Friday, March 03, 2000
tjshannon from Lead, SD
I have seen this movie many times and it is a must have movie for any movie fan. Ghost in the Shell is one of the coolest movies I have ever seen. Was this review helpful?
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Great anime, but not quite perfect Monday, January 10, 2000
Jake Galgon from Swarthmore, PA
This movie is great, but for some reason I don't quite love it as much as I think i should. I don't know why. The only thing I can think of is that I was tired and bored when I watched it. I recommended it to everyone I knew, and rented it again. I liked it the second time too. The only thing I can think of is that it's a bit depressing and not as action packed as some anime. I still recommend it though. two thumbs up! Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Awesome Movie! The best in Japanese Animation! Wednesday, September 15, 1999
Sam from San Jose, CA
If you like Science fiction or Anime, then you must buy and own this title. Don't just watch it. I've seen it 5 times, 3 times in theaters, and it's simply great. It's much better than Akira. Just buy it. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 One of the best animes ever! Tuesday, July 06, 1999
A Viewer from Aliso Viejo, California
This movie is awesome. I have seen it so many times and i still can't figure out everything about the plot. Great animation, good story line, good action. You must buy the special edition to see how they did it. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 A Must See Saturday, June 12, 1999
A Viewer from Berkeley, CA
For anyone interested in anime of any sort seeing Ghost In The Shell is a MUST. One of the best animes that I have ever seen. Was this review helpful?
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 State of the art animation Thursday, June 03, 1999
A Viewer from Buffalo,NY
If you are sick of mainstream movies that only require an IQ of 10 to understand, then this is for you. The story is excellent and the art is even better. Was this review helpful?
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 A MUST SEE Saturday, May 29, 1999
Thaiflvr from San Diego, Ca
This is one of the best Japanese animations around. The thought provoking sci-fi will definitely get your blood flowing and your brain tweaked. The animation is fluid and flawless. A MUST SEE for Japanime fans. Was this review helpful?
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