Kôkaku Kidôtai (1995)
Genre: Animation / Scifi
Duration: 83 minuten
Alternative titles: Ghost in the Shell / こうかくきどうたい
Country:
Japan
Directed by: Mamoru Oshii
Stars: Atsuko Tanaka, Akio Otsuka and Koichi Yamadera
IMDb score:
7,9 (174.147)
Releasedate: 18 November 1995
Kôkaku Kidôtai plot
"It found a voice... Now it needs a body."
Everything takes place in 2029. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has created the ideal top agent, the 'Puppet Master'. It is not human, has no body and can move itself via the electronic highway, the net. When he decides to give himself a physical body, the Ministry feels threatened. So it enlists the help of Section 9, a secret organization that has to do odd jobs for the government. It is the job of Motoko Kusanagi, a cyber agent, to hunt down the "Master" with her partner. But the 'Master' sees in her the chance for an extra-electronic life and offers her eternal wisdom in exchange for her body.
Actors and actresses
Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
Batou (voice)
Puppetmaster (voice)
Togusa (voice)
Ishikawa (voice)
Aramaki (voice)
Director Nakamura (voice)
Dr. Willis (voice)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice)
Gaikôkan (voice)
Reviews & comments
flaphead
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- 878 messages
- 995 votes
Interesting. On average I'm not that into Asian work and have negligible experience with anime/manga. But my interest in the science fiction made a friend recommend this film to me. Heard of course, but never seen it.
Considering that the print dates back to 1995, cooperate; it gives more appreciation for the ideas that are given. We now know more of these stories (Matrix, Avalon) and there were also before (Total Recall), but the idea is captivating from start to finish. It contains strong monologues to explain technological developments to the viewer, which is sometimes a bit chewy, but also pleasant. The story is in no way inferior to a well-layered techno thriller with political statements.
Visually it varies; it is over 25 years old and it shows, on the other hand the cinematographic ideas are clear and beautifully executed. I'd say this is crying out for a remake, but I see that a Hollywood live action version was indeed made 4 years ago...don't know if I'm up to it 
The soundtrack is very good, often subtle, but adding presence. (7.5)
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