Ghost in the Shell
2017 · Directed by Rupert Sanders
Original language: English
- science fiction
- drama
- action
The story
In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human saved from a terrible crash, then cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated neon against deep night-blue streets, with rain-slick reflections turning the megacity into a moving hologram of advertising light. The camera often hangs close and fluid around Major, circling her in slow arcs or tracking her through crowded markets, while the widest shots dwarf human figures beneath towering skyline projections. Digital polish dominates: crisp, clean surfaces, glowing interfaces, and a sheen that makes every metal limb and glass wall look freshly lacquered. Sound is layered and urban, with thudding bass, hissing rain, and a synthetic score that pulses during chases and drops to hushed strings in quieter scenes. The vibe is sleek, melancholy and mildly unsettling, suited to a late-night watch when the room is dark and the screen does the work. Pacing alternates between brisk action set-pieces and long, contemplative stretches about identity and memory. Violence is frequent and fairly intense: gunfights, physical brawls and some bloody, body-horror moments, though rarely lingering gore. The emotional register is searching and solitary, following a woman questioning what remains human after her body has been rebuilt. It suits viewers who enjoy cyberpunk atmosphere and philosophical sci-fi, and who don't mind a stylised action film with a reflective core.
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