{"id":11705,"date":"2016-04-10T13:47:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-10T20:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/?p=11705"},"modified":"2016-04-10T13:47:57","modified_gmt":"2016-04-10T20:47:57","slug":"review-gits-newmovie-bd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviemansguide.com\/main\/2016\/04\/review-gits-newmovie-bd\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie BD + Screen Caps"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie<\/em><\/strong>, in spite of the lame subtitle, is an entertaining addition to the fascinating and enjoyable franchise that takes many cues from previous versions but tries out a different message. The animation is still fantastic and although new viewers will easily be lost, as a casual fan, I still found it well done, even if it\u2019s a big step back from the \u201cold\u201d TV series.<\/p>\n

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Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie<\/span>
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\nThe Movie<\/a> | Special Features<\/a> | Video Quality<\/a> | Audio Quality<\/a> | Overall<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Genre(s): <\/strong>Anime, Science Fiction, Action
\nFUNimation | NR \u2013 100 min. \u2013 $34.98 | April 5, 2016<\/p>\n

Date Published:<\/strong> 04\/11\/2016 | Author:<\/strong> The Movieman
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<\/u>MOVIE INFO:
\n<\/u>Directed by: <\/strong>Kazuya Nomura
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>Shirow Masamune (manga); Tow Ubukata (screenplay)
\nEnglish Voice Cast: <\/strong>Elizabeth Maxwell, John Swasey, Christopher R. Sabat, Alex Organ, Brandon Potter, Marcus D. Stimac
\nJapanese Voice Cast: <\/strong>Maaya Sakamoto, Ikkyu Juku, Kenichirou Matsuda, Tarusuke Shingaki, Shunsuke Sakuya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/u>DISC INFO:
\n<\/u>Features: <\/strong>Featurettes
\nDigital Copy: <\/strong>Yes
\nFormats Included: <\/strong>Blu-ray, DVD
\nNumber of Discs: <\/strong>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio: <\/strong>English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1), Japanese (Dolby TrueHD 5.1)
\nVideo: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 1.78
\nSubtitles: <\/strong>English
\nDisc Size: <\/strong>44.3 GB
\nCodec: <\/strong>MPEG-4 AVC
\nRegion(s): <\/strong>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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THE MOVIE<\/strong> \u2013 3.25\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Plot Synopsis (from back cover): <\/strong>Set in 2029 Japan after the end of a brutal world war, science has advanced by leaps and bounds giving humanity the choice of prolong life and reduce suffering with the use of sophisticated cybernetics. With all of humanity linked into one system of minds and personalities known as Ghosts, the biggest threat to civilization is the cyber terrorists capable of hijacking people\u2019s bodies and memories.<\/p>\n

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When a Ghost-infecting virus known as Fire-Starter begins spreading through the system resulting in the assassination of the Japanese Prime Minister, Major Motoko Kusanagi (ELIZABETH MAXWELL\/MAAYA SAKAMOTO) and her elite team of special operatives are called in to track down its source. As they delve deeper and deeper into their investigation, they uncover traces of government corruption and a shadowy broker that bears an all-too-familiar face.<\/p>\n

When your target can be anywhere and look like anyone, the only choice you have is to trust your Ghost and hope you aren\u2019t infected too.<\/p>\n

Quick Hit Review: <\/strong>The Ghost in the Shell<\/em> franchise has endured over the 20 years since the original movie debuted back in 1995 and was the influence on The Matrix<\/em> films. Although I\u2019ve never been a big fan of the \u201995 movie, I loved the \u201cGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex\u201d television series far more both on animation style and the voice talents (both English and Japanese). Most recently, the series was rebooted in \u201cGhost in the Shell: Arise\u201d with a different style that, although fine, I never quite enjoyed in comparison with previous versions.<\/p>\n

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Now we get Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie<\/em><\/strong>, an unusual subtitle and more or less reuses themes, and resolves the \u2018Pyrophoric Cult\u2019 arc from \u201cArise\u201d. Even though it\u2019s nothing as spectacular as the television series or even the original movie, it\u2019s still an entertaining experience that has some decent action and the voice talents in both languages work quite well.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m what I consider a casual viewer having watched \u201cSOC\u201d as well as most of \u201cArise\u201d so this movie is not something those new to the series might be able to jump into as there are complex ideas sewn within the central plot where you can easily get lost (heck, I had a hard time keeping up). However, if you are a hardcore fan, there\u2019s enough to be entertained though some would argue they pay a bit too much homage to the other variations rather than the filmmakers allowing it to stand on its own.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 2.75\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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This release comes with a matted slip cover<\/strong>. Along with the standard DVD Copy<\/u><\/strong>, also included is a redemption code for the Digital HD<\/u><\/strong> copy.<\/p>\n

Inside the World of Ghost in the Shell<\/em>: Part 2 (18:53; HD)<\/u><\/strong> is a featurette on the story and tech behind GITS<\/em> and some of the deeper ideas about A.I., humans, etc. It includes some interviews with those involved including some of the English voice cast.<\/p>\n

\u201cArise\u201d Explained in 25 Minutes (Extended Director\u2019s Cut) (26:40; HD)<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 This is a refresher course on \u201cGhost in the Shell: Arise\u201d and what it\u2019s all about and features interviews with animators and a couple of the Japanese voice actors. I assume this was some kind of special that aired in Japan.<\/p>\n

25 Years Reviewed in 25 Minutes (Extended Director\u2019s Cut) (46:07; HD)<\/u><\/strong> delves into the history of \u201cGITS\u201d. This is probably the best feature and well worth watching for those just getting into the franchise.<\/p>\n

Promo Video (2:06; HD)<\/u><\/strong> is a basic advert for this \u201cNew Movie\u201d.<\/p>\n

Last up is the Theatrical Trailer (1:07; HD)<\/u><\/strong>, the Teaser (0:33; HD)<\/u><\/strong>, the U.S. Trailer (1:48; HD)<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie<\/em><\/strong> is presented in its originally televised 1.78 widescreen aspect ratio and given a 1080p high-definition transfer. As one would expect, the anime style lends itself to look fantastic in HD with bright colors in many scenes but also shows off some nice detail in darker shots.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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AUDIO \u2013 4.0\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

The disc comes with both an English and Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.1 tracks and either choice is satisfactory. Dialogue sounds crisp and clear while the action-oriented scenes aren\u2019t exactly dynamic but still there\u2019s some modest depth in some parts, such as when the team meet in one of their respective \u201clobbies\u201d. It\u2019s nothing noteworthy but perfectly adequate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 3.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Overall, Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie<\/em><\/strong>, in spite of the lame subtitle, is an entertaining addition to the fascinating and enjoyable franchise that takes many cues from previous versions but tries out a different message. The animation is still fantastic and although new viewers will easily be lost, as a casual fan, I still found it well done, even if it\u2019s a big step back from the \u201cold\u201d TV series. The Blu-ray release offers good\/great audio and video transfers and a decent selection of bonus material.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Check out some more screen caps by going to page 2. Please note, these do contain spoilers<\/strong>.
\nThese are only here to give an idea of the movie\u2019s video quality and may not be truly representative of it.<\/p>\n