There's a lot that Ghost in the Shell could have done wrong to mess up this live-action adaptation of a beloved franchise. While there are still plenty of conversations to be had about the casting controversy surrounding the movie, Rupert Sanders' film is respectful and successful as an adaptation that strives to capture the same intellectual conversation about identity, ownership and consent that are presented in the source material.
The best thing Ghost in the Shell has going for it is that it doesn't strive to be a frame-for-frame remake of Mamoru Oshii's 1995 anime film. Instead, it draws on elements from the wealth of source material, from the manga to the TV series like Stand Alone Complex to, of course, the original film. In doing so, Sanders captures the Ghost in the Shell aesthetic and experience and is able to translate the tone for a modern audience.
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The best thing Ghost in the Shell has going for it is that it doesn't strive to be a frame-for-frame remake of Mamoru Oshii's 1995 anime film. Instead, it draws on elements from the wealth of source material, from the manga to the TV series like Stand Alone Complex to, of course, the original film. In doing so, Sanders captures the Ghost in the Shell aesthetic and experience and is able to translate the tone for a modern audience.
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