Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Name: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy
Released: September 17, 2004
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Akio Ôtsuka, Atsuko Tanaka, Tamio Ôki

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Bandai Entertainment | Release Date: September 17, 2004 | PG-13

Starring: Akio Ôtsuka, Atsuko Tanaka, Tamio Ôki

Summary: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is set in 2032, when the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. Batou, a cyborg detective for the government's covert anti-terrorist unit, is investigating the case of a gynoid - a hyper-realistic female robot created specifically for sexual companionship - whoGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence is set in 2032, when the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. Batou, a cyborg detective for the government's covert anti-terrorist unit, is investigating the case of a gynoid - a hyper-realistic female robot created specifically for sexual companionship - who malfunctions and slaughters her owner. [Go Fish Pictures]… Expand

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Animation

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 100 min

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J. Hoberman

You can call me fanboy, but this is the best anime I've ever seen. Read full review

Andrea Gronvall

That rare sequel that surpasses the original. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

The title Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence is a brain banger. But as sci-fi nomenclature goes, it's easy to read--no twistier, certainly, than "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow." Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

Has plenty to satisfy fans and bring in new admirers. Read full review

Empire David Hughes

The visuals are an animation student's wet dream, the dialogue an English student's nightmare - but for Japanimation fans it's a big-screen must-see. Read full review

Dallas Observer Luke Y. Thompson

There's a lot of imagination at work here; too bad just a little bit of it couldn't have been channeled into the creation of a better narrative. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Ghost suffers most from a distinct lack of anything, well, cinematic. Read full review

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Broyax

May 20, 2017

Cette suite directe du premier film GITS réalisée 9 ans plus tard reprend des éléments ça et là des mangas de Shirow et les accommode à sa propre sauce, toujours sous l'égide de Mamoru Oshii qui donne ici tout ce qu'il a en matière de réflexion et de questionnement métaphysique... un vraiCette suite directe du premier film GITS réalisée 9 ans plus tard reprend des éléments ça et là des mangas de Shirow et les accommode à sa propre sauce, toujours sous l'égide de Mamoru Oshii qui donne ici tout ce qu'il a en matière de réflexion et de questionnement métaphysique... un vrai festival de citations philosophiques et d'interrogations sur la nature humaine.

Si le Major n'est (forcément) plus là (ou presque...!), son ombre continue de planer comme celle d'un ange gardien du vaste réseau... le réalisateur s'en détache sensiblement, l'utilisant comme un simple Deux ex machina et démontrant par là même qu'elle n'est pas vraiment le personnage central de ce monde et que l'inénarrable Batou accompagné du conciliant Togusa peuvent se débrouiller tout seuls.

En vérité, la "star" est le monde cyberpunk lui-même et ses turpitudes cachées dans cette enquête qui remonte de fil en aiguille jusqu'à l'infâme origine d'une série de meurtres inexpliqués d'humains par des robots de compagnie.

A noter qu'en dépit de sa densité introspective, le film n'est certainement ni barbant ni prétentieux et distille là où il le faut de belles scènes d'action mais également une dose d'humour très appréciable entre Batou et Togusa... et Ishikawa qui fait quelques apparitions.

Comme si cela ne suffisait pas, ce film paradoxalement moins contemplatif que le premier s'offre une direction artistique d'une rare beauté, aidée par l'utilisation de l'image de synthèse pour tout ce qui concerne les décors et les environnements ; seuls les personnages restent en 2 dimensions (hélas). La musique de Kenji Kawai parachève le tout et se révèle aussi hypnotique que peut l'être le film, lequel se met à lorgner du côté de Blade Runner sur pas mal de détails d'ambiance. D'ailleurs, les réflexions sur la nature des robots et des humains ne sont pas sans rappeler quelques préoccupations éminemment dickiennes, de même qu'un passage entier de ce GITS 2 où la réalité et l'illusion de la réalité basculent et se confondent...

Voilà donc un chef-d'oeuvre véritable dont la puissance est toujours intacte et dont l'impact nous laisse toujours émerveillé.… Expand

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russiangamer

Apr 6, 2017

Это просто ВАУ!
Просто всё от рисовки до сюжета выполнено на замечательном уровне. Но сюжет всё же довольно сложный для восприятия получился. Возможно, в силу возраста или так и есть на самом деле, но часть чего-то я не понял.
Достойный сиквел, даже очень, но первая часть для меня была болееЭто просто ВАУ!
Просто всё от рисовки до сюжета выполнено на замечательном уровне. Но сюжет всё же довольно сложный для восприятия получился. Возможно, в силу возраста или так и есть на самом деле, но часть чего-то я не понял.
Достойный сиквел, даже очень, но первая часть для меня была более ровная.… Expand

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Hackuity

Jan 10, 2012

The sequel of one of the most intriguing and best written science fiction anime ever, that Ghost in the shell that in 1995 revolutionized forever the way of painting cyberpunk: despite this huge responsibility on its shoulders, this 2004 second act is still able to create perfect, dark andThe sequel of one of the most intriguing and best written science fiction anime ever, that Ghost in the shell that in 1995 revolutionized forever the way of painting cyberpunk: despite this huge responsibility on its shoulders, this 2004 second act is still able to create perfect, dark and oppressive cyberpunk atmospheres and give them life with solid action and dialogues. Essentially, the best way the brand could go on without prostituting its true nature.… Expand

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Rox22

Dec 6, 2013

Falls short of the splendor of the first movie. GitS 2 seems to be doing 3 things:

1) Recapture the spirit and style of the first movie. While a nice idea, the producers seem to have forgotten there were 2 whole seasons inbetween the movies. So the characters and tone of the series haveFalls short of the splendor of the first movie. GitS 2 seems to be doing 3 things:

1) Recapture the spirit and style of the first movie.
While a nice idea, the producers seem to have forgotten there were 2 whole seasons inbetween the movies. So the characters and tone of the series have changed quite drastically since GitS1.
2) It pays allot of fan service (not the pervy kind) by clearly linking this movie to the first movie and the series.
This, for me, was the movie's strong point. Dedication and acknowledgement of its fan base is crucial. It was nice to see the loose ends left from GitS: Second Gig being wrapped up. However, I would imagine that anyone not familiar with the series was probably scratching their head.
3) Artistic animation overload.
Clearly they were trying as hard as they could to amaze and dazzle with the animation, just like the first movie. While the animation was fantastic, it just did not have the same effect the first movie did. If they had stuck with hand drawn animation, it is likely they would have gotten the reaction they had intended.

Overall:
GitS 2 is a very good movie, but I have to say that is also the worst installment of the series as well. If they had stuck to the tone and animation style of the TV series, then maybe they could have had another generation defining movie, but as it is, it is just another good looking anime that fails to stand out from its competition.… Expand

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kilo54

Apr 4, 2016

Ghost in the Shell: Innocence was an entertaining watch, and fans of the original film will appreciate the continuity and small touches in reference to the 1995 original. The artwork, sound and most other elements deliver in similar fashion, but the excess of literary quotes, like a highGhost in the Shell: Innocence was an entertaining watch, and fans of the original film will appreciate the continuity and small touches in reference to the 1995 original. The artwork, sound and most other elements deliver in similar fashion, but the excess of literary quotes, like a high schooler attempting to hit a in-line quote quota in an essay, bog down the film significantly and made the OK plot harder to follow. I doesn't quite match the original, but it is a decent follow-up.… Expand

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Pier

Apr 24, 2011

Visually glorious, but the imbalance between it's philosophical pretensions , the visual poetry and the action ultimately fail to maintain a proper rhythm to keep the audience interested in all those metaphorical symbols.

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raporgi

Nov 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's a movie out there called El Topo. its about a dude trying to find a golden TURD. This is similar movie. What you get out of it is wasted time and the fact that this movie is SHIIT. Oshii needs to be dragged out into the street choked out beaten revived repeat. Its about as exciting as watching paint dry and the amount of self-fellating is embarassing. It makes stuff like Angel Cop and Mad Bull look like award winners.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

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