Ghost In The Shell

[Dynamix]

March 2017 will see the release of the live-action adaption of the 1995 Japanese anime classic Ghost In The Shell, a movie that here in the west is probably mostly known for inspiring the Matrix trilogy.

As a fan of the Japanese original, I'm trying my best to not build expectations for this (I mean, it could be utter crap), but I have to admit that this looks pretty dang good:

 

[Dynamix]

And this actually gave me chills. The "shelling" scene is pretty much taken straight from the original, and even has the ridiculously awesome original music.

 

[Dynamix]

Oh, and anyone who's a fan of sci-fi and hasn't seen the original? Download it or buy it NOW, it is an absolute masterpiece!

 

[Thomas savage]

Been watching westworld recently and this seems to borrow from ghost in a shell visually.

 

[Dynamix]

Yeah, the thing with GITS is that it's been extremely influential. I didn't see it when it came out in '95, I think I first saw it in 2007 or something, and I immediately recognized so much from western sci-fi movies that had pretty much been stolen straight from it.

And Westworld does seem very interesting, it's definitely on my "must watch" list.

 

[Thomas savage]

Yeah, the thing with GITS is that it's been extremely influential. I didn't see it when it came out in '95, I think I first saw it in 2007 or something, and I immediately recognized so much from western sci-fi movies that had pretty much been stolen straight from it.

And Westworld does seem very interesting, it's definitely on my "must watch" list.

Hollywood is a remake factory.. Often losing the nuance of the originals, whether it be movies or TV .

 

[Dynamix]

Hollywood is a remake factory.. Often losing the nuance of the originals, whether it be movies or TV .

Yeah, I'm kind of worried that the philosophical/existensialist aspect of the original is going to be downplayed, and get replaced with stereotypical mindless Hollywood action. There actually are a couple of things in the trailer that suggests that could be the case. But I'm still hoping that the original has been given respect. (fingers crossed)

 

[Dynamix]

Here's the shelling sequence in full screen. I'm fanboying hard here, the visuals are just spot on.

 

[Thomas savage]

Let's hope the soundtrack is free from 'babymetal '

 

[Thomas savage]

You may also like this..

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/20/your-name-review-makoto-shinkai?CMP=share_btn_tw

 

[amirm]

I have not seen the original despite knowing about it for a long time. Will go and watch it. Thanks!

 

[Dynamix]

You may also like this..

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/20/your-name-review-makoto-shinkai?CMP=share_btn_tw

Ah nice, that's the guy who did 5 Centimetres Per Second and The Garden Of Words. Love those, so this could be good.

The Garden Of Words has the most breathtaking animation I've ever seen. The attention to detail is out of this world.

 

[Dynamix]

I have not seen the original despite knowing about it for a long time. Will go and watch it. Thanks!

You definitely should. Anyone who loves movies just has to see it. And let us know what you think.

 

[Dynamix]

Let's hope the soundtrack is free from 'babymetal '

I'm hoping for 100% Babymetal.

 

[Thomas savage]

I'm hoping for 100% Babymetal.

Your a sick mofo

 

[amirm]

Just placed the order. May wait until Christmas to watch it though.

 

[kisseskowalski]

this movie looks good in animated and I just hope it is also good in movie.

 

[Dynamix]

Just placed the order. May wait until Christmas to watch it though.

So, did you watch it yet?

 

[amirm]

So, did you watch it yet?

No. I have a dozen movies still shrinkwrapped that I have bought recently but not watched! Thanks for the reminder though. I will put it on the docket to watch.

 

[Dynamix]

Nice.