Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13

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Stunning style, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension6
  • Violence6

Heart

Wondrous and melancholic

  • Wonder8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

The future, technology, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9

Craft

Standout direction, dialogue, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization10
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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When machines learn to feel, who decides what is human...

Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
Cyberpunk NoirPhilosophical Sci-FiVisually StunningExistential MysteryAI & HumanityIntricate World-BuildingSlow BurnThought-ProvokingMelancholic Atmosphere

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Where can I stream Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence legally?

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Is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

1 h 40 min

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

Critics67
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence higher (76) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence?

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What tropes does Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence use?

Roof HoppingFantastic RacismBig BadMatrix Raining CodePet the DogBemoaning the New BodyRepeat CutAwesomeness by AnalysisDeus ex MachinaUsed FutureTinman Typist"Ass" in Ambassadorand 202 more

TV Tropes lists 214 storytelling tropes for Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, including Roof Hopping, Fantastic Racism, Big Bad.

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