| Ghost in the Shell 2.0 [Blu-ray] | ![Ghost in the Shell 2.0 [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514shRvhgtL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Mamoru Oshii
Actors: Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Ôtsuka, Kôichi Yamadera, Tesshô Genda, Masato Yamanouchi
Studio: Manga Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 5,170
Format: Animated, Color, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: Blu-ray
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 85 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 013138309587
UPC: 013138309587
EAN: 0013138309587
ASIN: B002NUULNG
Release Date: November 24, 2009
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Item Type: BLU-RAY DVD Movie
Item Rating: NR
Street Date: 11/24/09
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve
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 If it isn't broke, why fix it?? September 5, 2010
DEEP B FLAT (LOS ANGELES)
First and foremost, I want to mention I saw the original version when it was released in 1995/96.
It was a landmark narrative in terms of production and story line. Not since Akira did an animated feature
go beyond its boundries and become a solid classic sci-fi masterpiece. My jaw dropped during the opening
title sequence ( those green cascading numbers turning into letters have long since been ripped off (borrowed/homaged) by
the Matrix trilogy).
Now skip forward 14 years later to V2.0
Cons:
1.Not sure what the revision was about, It certainly doesn't add to the power of the original.
They added in modern CG to replace the most memorable shots. Transition is like going
from salt water to fresh water, a bit jarring. I suggest a V3.0 and fully render the entire
narrative. With the technology in full swing and past rendered features such as Appleseed
and Final Fantasy, its a shame that a full rendered treatment wasn't applied to the entire feature.
2.The overall color of the feature has gone from that greenish/blue tint to a yellowish golden
tint to better match the new CG.
3. The iconic title/credit sequences with the cascading numbers turning into letters has
been replaced with some modern bio/morphing sequences, to me this is near blasphemy.
Pros:
1. This BR disc has the original version for viewing the old classic. BT image itself is clean/crisp.
2. 6.1 DTS ES discrete sound (fantastic audio created with the help of Skywalker Sound)
3. some extras like The making of the GITS, production report.
I would recommend that whomever buys this BR disc view the original version ( If they've not experienced GITS before ) first.
re-release September 3, 2010
Charles Bayne (Rockville,MD)
This a a re-release of the original movie. I thought it might be different, but apart from the music (new, the description says) it is basically the same.
Not sure it's better September 1, 2010
Brenda L. Slichter
I'm not so sure this DVD was a better production, than the first. I'll be trying it out on a different screen in the future.
Great Presentation, Bad Content Changes July 16, 2010
Joseph Esposito (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ah, Ghost In The Shell. One of the defining pieces of anime ever to exist, this is typically one of the films you hear mentioned when someone starts a sentence with "I never was really into anime, but then I saw..." Based on a fantastic manga, the film is a landmark for both the depth of the story and the quality of the animation.
The Blu version is as pretty as you'd expect, clear and full of detail. The sound is also exceptional, but seeing as this is a classic it's no surprise they got this right. What's a bit of a shock is how badly the new content fits into the overall picture.
For those who don't know, some of the previously non-CG scenes have been 'updated' with all CG scenes. I guess this is really a matter of personal preference, but to my eyes it's a downgrade. The CG isn't good enough to replace the original animation, and as mentioned in other reviews the change is quite jarring. My biggest gripe is when the Major comes up to the ocean surface early in the film. In the original, there's a lingering close shot of her staring at the sky, and the shot reverses so you see she's just watching the clouds go by. It's a quiet moment that gets expanded on shortly after, but the new CG omits the close and reverse shot and just shows her floating. Worst of all, her eyes are obscured by glare and to me something gets lost. Again, maybe that's just me. I also miss the original credits, but the new ones are fine too. The change of color tone didn't affect anything for me, purists may disagree.
Honestly, the small updates to certain scenes don't spoil one of the finest entries anime has to offer. This is still a fantastic film that should be seen by any animation fans.
A worthy anime to watch July 12, 2010
S. Harris (Prattsburgh, New York)
Although I have to admit that I don't watch many animes and it's like a rare thing for me to go about watching them in the first place. While the first anime that I ever watched was one of the big known ones, known as 'Akira' and enjoyed that one. With Ghost in the Shell, it reminds me of how Akira is and with this one, it is near how well Akira is but is much different from that. Ghost in the Shell deals with a organization better known as 'Section 9' with Chief Aramaki leading the unit. While the top two are sent out to investigate a hacker that is known as the Puppetmaster and find out what his motives are for what he's doing, but just when they think they found him it wasn't him. This 'Puppetmaster' will have you guessing who he is throughout the movie and on the edge of your seat for most of the movie. I give Ghost in the Shell 4 stars out of 5.
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