Ghost In The Shell / Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence (3 Discs)

Although I did enjoy these films I really don't see what all the fuss is about. You always hear about GITS being the legendary, classic anime, but I just can't see why. I really enjoy anime like Cowboy Bebop, Hellsing and Full Metal Alchemist, but this just wasn't as 'amazing' as I was led to believe. A bit overhyped I think. But that's not to say I don't like these films. Very good animation and interesting plot and characters. I'm definitely going to get the 3rd film, aswell as the series, mainly because I like the involving, twisty plot. But, again, a little overhyped in my opinion, but still recommended.

I don't care about what people say, when it comes to watching anything personal opinion is everything and I personally don't like a lot of the so called 'great' animated classics. I do however think that these two films are fantastic.

They are both cleverly written, they are both scarily near in the future, they are both well constructed insights into the relationship between man and machine, they are both entertaining and both thought provoking.

The day when Man becomes the Deus Ex Machina.

I watched these with the girlfriend. She loved them. I loved them. She has never seen much in the way of Manga and these were a good introduction.
Beautiful animation, great soundtrack, excellent story. What more do you want!

Both of these movies are great and visually masterpieces, especially the second movie due to the 3D/2D combination. Very philisophical movies and sometimes hard to understand, but thats a good thing. None the less they are both legendary anime movies.

Ghost in the Shell is Sci-fi at it's finest. Taking place in a near future where technology enhanced humans live and the separation between man a machine is thin. It's a theme that would sit comfortably in a Philip K. Dick novel.

The first movie is a stone cold classic. There are great sequences of action but he film is based on a mystery. Who is the Puppet Master? Well the film gives you nothing more than clues, it's up to you.
The symbolism in the film is also quite poignant, especially the making of man opening sequence.
The animation is still good but a little dated and so is the voicing. Although the English voice of the main character (Mokato) is a little wooden.

The second film is an absolute visual treat. Stunning animation is the focus and it delivers in truck loads. The storyline is very intriguing and focuses on Batou, the close friend of Mokato from the first film, as he tries to discover where she has disappeared too.
With great voicing, great story telling and great characters it's hard not to like this film.

Both films are great but there is one thing to note, the first film may not be for you if you are new to anime. If you can look past some dated animation then you're fine but otherwise you may be put off by it. The second film, however is so good looking I don't anyone will be put off.

These films are brilliant and must watchs. not for a young audience who would probably get confused very quickly!

You must have full concentration whilst watching these films as they really are demanding on the brain! you will also need to watch them more than once to fully appriciate them, which can be easily done thanks to the brilliant quality of the storys and visuals.

if your looking for action there is enough here to not take attention away from the storys, though if your after tonnes of over the top anime action you may be disappointed, and i recomend another of
Mamoru Oshii's films if you are after this, this film being Appleseed.
although I prefer the orginal, both films are classics in there own rights.

At a price i would happily pay for one of these films this is a brilliant offer and a must have for any anime fan