Ghost in the Shell

for what few ps3-era 3d additions there are here, and there are very few, it's mostly juxtaposed awkwardly between better moments of animation or used during iconic scenes from the og ghost in the shell with poor results; using the 3d animation so minimally simultaneously hinders the film from being distinguishable enough from the aforementioned film to warrant viewing it, and saves it from being a rather visually displeasing 82 minutes. read more

most reviews here are focused on how this is different from the original release, but what if you're watching this for the first time? the fact is that for someone getting into anime these days, if they want to check out this staple of the genre then this version is the only good transfer available on blu-ray. so let's get into it. that iconic opening scene, pictured on the poster. the original release crashed through cultural barriers and preconceptions with a cyberpunk riot of ideas mixed up with cool titillation and taut action. agents are in place around a futuresque skyscraper, listening... read more