This is review for the IMAX version of Ghost in the Shell.
I just saw "Ghost in the Shell" at the local IMAX theater. I expected stunning 3D cinematics and so on and so on. Basically the bar was set way too high, as this is one of the two super-cult mangas of the 90s (the first one being "Akira" 1988).
Well, in short - the movie is great! Worth every cent seeing it on a big screen.
Now in detail - I probably had to first see again the original, so I could compare them, but I didn't. Maybe for good, as I watched the movie without way too much expectations and honestly enjoyed it. Stunning visuals - yes, great music - yes, great play - yes, Takeshi Kitano - YES, YES, YESSS!! (Who does not love Beat Takeshi?? :) Yes - and Scarlett Johansson. Well, she's great too, but can't beat the Beat ;)
The only two things I do remember from the original are the first scene and the last scene, and these two do match, as of my memories. The other thing is the music - the hypnotic vocal theme. The music of the current version is great, but no match. It's just different. However, they included the original theme as well, just it's in the end credits.
The only problem with this movie is the IMAX version - honestly, it does not worth the price of the IMAX ticket. Just there is nothing really worth seeing in the IMAX version! Yes of course - great picture quality, but hey I go to IMAX for stunning 3D visuals, not just great picture quality and "Ghost in the Shell" 2017 version is simply not enough 3D-enhanced for IMAX, so don't bother yourself going in there, unless you are just a fan of IMAX. In the last 5 years there was just one movie not created for IMAX, but really stunningly 3D-enhanced for IMAX and that was "Dr.Strange" 2016. No other movie IMAX version really got me so much, as "Dr.Strange" for IMAX. "Ghost in the Shell" 2017 looks great on IMAX, but not so great to worth the money for. At least my opinion.
Oh and one more thing I didn't liked - no post-credits scene. Not that the original had one I remember of, but just letting you know there is nothing to wait the end of the credits for, unless you are one of these fans who wants to read the small notes.
Good thing is - they mentioned that the soundtrack is going to get released, so check it out! It is not as stunning as Daft Punk's music for the second "Tron", neither "Stranger Things", but still it's great. I would give it like 8/10.
So final words - go see it! But in case you can't see it on IMAX - don't be sorry.
I just saw "Ghost in the Shell" at the local IMAX theater. I expected stunning 3D cinematics and so on and so on. Basically the bar was set way too high, as this is one of the two super-cult mangas of the 90s (the first one being "Akira" 1988).
Well, in short - the movie is great! Worth every cent seeing it on a big screen.
Now in detail - I probably had to first see again the original, so I could compare them, but I didn't. Maybe for good, as I watched the movie without way too much expectations and honestly enjoyed it. Stunning visuals - yes, great music - yes, great play - yes, Takeshi Kitano - YES, YES, YESSS!! (Who does not love Beat Takeshi?? :) Yes - and Scarlett Johansson. Well, she's great too, but can't beat the Beat ;)
The only two things I do remember from the original are the first scene and the last scene, and these two do match, as of my memories. The other thing is the music - the hypnotic vocal theme. The music of the current version is great, but no match. It's just different. However, they included the original theme as well, just it's in the end credits.
The only problem with this movie is the IMAX version - honestly, it does not worth the price of the IMAX ticket. Just there is nothing really worth seeing in the IMAX version! Yes of course - great picture quality, but hey I go to IMAX for stunning 3D visuals, not just great picture quality and "Ghost in the Shell" 2017 version is simply not enough 3D-enhanced for IMAX, so don't bother yourself going in there, unless you are just a fan of IMAX. In the last 5 years there was just one movie not created for IMAX, but really stunningly 3D-enhanced for IMAX and that was "Dr.Strange" 2016. No other movie IMAX version really got me so much, as "Dr.Strange" for IMAX. "Ghost in the Shell" 2017 looks great on IMAX, but not so great to worth the money for. At least my opinion.
Oh and one more thing I didn't liked - no post-credits scene. Not that the original had one I remember of, but just letting you know there is nothing to wait the end of the credits for, unless you are one of these fans who wants to read the small notes.
Good thing is - they mentioned that the soundtrack is going to get released, so check it out! It is not as stunning as Daft Punk's music for the second "Tron", neither "Stranger Things", but still it's great. I would give it like 8/10.
So final words - go see it! But in case you can't see it on IMAX - don't be sorry.