Ghost in the Shell, the cyberpunk anime directed by Mamoru Oshii, is among the best films of its genre. The skepticism was correspondingly high when Hollywood announced that it would bring a live-action adaptation of the material to the cinema. And indeed: The Ghost in the Shell update could not hold its own at the box office.
The science fiction film is currently still available to stream on Netflix. On May 31, 2022, however, he disappears. Therefore, we want to draw attention again to this unjustly lost work to steer. Ghost in the Shell is an amazing sci-fi blockbuster that definitely deserves a second chance.
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Ghost in the Shell takes you into a dark sci-fi vision
The story of Ghost in the Shell takes you to a near future where mankind has made remarkable advances in the technological field. Major (Scarlett Johansson) is the leader of the Elite Unit Section 9 and a cyborg. Inside her artificial body is a human spirit.
You can watch the Ghost in the Shell trailer here:
Ghost in the Shell – Trailer (German) HD
Together with her team, she goes on the hunt for the cyber-terrorist Kuze (Michael Pitt), who is in the mind of the technological parts augmented humans hacks. Gradually, however, Major finds out that things are much more complicated and comes across a big conspiracy on the track.
Sci-fi action and solitude in Ghost in the Shell on Netflix
The basic tenets of the story have not changed in the new Ghost in the Shell film. Still, the film has its own atmosphere, which is mainly due to Rupert Sanders’ strong staging. Exciting action scenes follow thoughtful moments that are captured in breathtaking images.
Ghost in the Shell is a movie that makes us feel the world in which it is set. Through all the desolate places of this dystopia, Sanders impressively approaches the loneliness of his protagonist at. Scarlett Johansson’s brooding acting is also part of the reason this live-action adaptation works so well.
She has proven herself as an action heroine on the big screen numerous times, from playing Lucy to her performances as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Ghost in the Shell, she awakens her character with one unexpected sadness to live. It’s absolutely mesmerizing to watch Major’s lost looks.
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In addition to the Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ and the long-awaited Netflix return Stranger Things, we have a few more highlights in May. We checked out the major streaming services and give our recommendations.
A notice: We published this article in a similar form in June 2021.
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