Electric, bright, colourful, gritty, Ghost in the Shell is one of those aesthetically pleasing films you can’t take your eyes off.

Adapted from the anime Ghost in the Shell, the 2017 film of the same name, puts Scarlett Johansson in the main role of Major Mira Killian, a cyber enhanced human whose brain has been put in a cybernetic body. In this future, hacking and terrorism has reached an all-time high as people’s minds are becoming the targets. As well as this, Major’s past continues to baffle her and she does her best to try and uncover it in any way she can.

Going in to see Ghost in the Shell, I was unfamiliar with the anime so went in with fresh eyes and a viewing of the odd trailer. I was also familiar with the whitewashing controversy, but I’m not here to talk about that.

It’s no secret that Scarlett Johansson is a brilliant leading lady. She kicks ass and brings a vulnerability to her roles. This balance is most certainly applicable for the role of Major. Although I can admit to being a tad frustrated when big Hollywood names nab coveted roles, there must be a degree of trust between those that make the film and those that receive it. Plus, there’s only so much you can know about the audition process unless you were a part of it yourself.

As briefly mentioned earlier, Ghost in the Shell is aesthetically pleasing; it’s no surprise when you’ve got WETA Workshop holding the reigns. Whether it be costume, setting, environment or mise-en-scene, the production design for Ghost in the Shell is a star on its own. I almost wish I could have walked around on set to note every little detail myself.

If you had to choose a topic for criticism, narrative or plot would probably be the target. Unfortunately for Ghost in the Shell, the story follows a typical narrative arc that some audience members may feel cheated by, especially for a science fiction film. Despite this, it isn’t to say that the narrative isn’t enjoyable and keeps you on the edge of your seat. There are after all only so many plot devices you can invent.

Ghost in the Shell establishes a world I’d love to jump back into, even if it’s not as refined as it could be. With a capable leading lady and unique setting, audiences should enjoy this anime adaption.

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NOW CLOSED – From Paramount Pictures comes a live action adaption of the scifi thriller Ghost in the Shell, starring Scarlett Johansson. as the cyborg counter-cyberterrorist field commander The Major and also filmed in Wellington, New Zealand.

Herself and her task force; Section 9, must thwart cyber criminals and hackers. But now, they must face a new enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage Hanka Robotics’ artificial intelligence technology.

Thanks to our good friends at Paramount Pictures New Zealand, StG has THREE Double Passes up for grabs!

To Enter StG’s Ghost in the Shell Double Pass Giveaway, you will need to answer this Question Correctly:

Ghost in the Shell is adapted from?

A: Manga

B: A musical

C: Video Game

You can give us your Answer by placing a Comment below, hitting us up on Facebook, Tweet to us, or Email Us.

* Winner(s) will be randomly selected from those that Comment below / Facebook Comment / Email in accordance to the above Question. Winner(s) will receive a Ghost in the Shell Double Pass ticket to be redeemed at participating Cinemas. Competition is only valid for New Zealand entries and ends on April 2nd, 2017 . Ghost in the Shell is Rated TBA in New Zealand. Tickets are not transferable and holders of the Double Passes must adhere to the Terms and Conditions on the tickets.

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