Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. - 2nd Gig (Complete Collection)
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Movie Reviews of Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. - 2nd Gig (Complete Collection)
Movie Review: Practically Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first saw the "Ghost in the Shell" film back in the nineties, I was not impressed. I simply did not get why the film was so lauded, as I found it boring and the characters unappealing. What a change 10 years and a different format can make (not to say that Stand Alone Complex is a mere rehash of the movie). I am now a "Ghost in the Shell" fanatic, and the 2nd Gig is the best thing to come out of the franchise.
After the success of the first season of the GitS TV series, a second season was commissioned, and this stellar series is the result. The first season laid all of the groundwork (beautiful animation, a complex plot, a fascinating near-future world, and characters you really felt for), and the 2nd Gig takes everything to the next level. The already solid production values have been improved upon, and the slick animation and detailed designs give the impression of a feature film. This is especially noticable in the wide shots and the action sequences (which are thankfully more frequent and more visceral).
All of the members of Section 9 are back (including the Tachikomas!), and despite their gruff exteriors they really grow on you. You can feel the comraderrie between Major Matoko Kusanagi, Batou, Togusa, and the rest, and you find yourself really investing in these people's lives. This time around, the story begins with a group calling itself the Individual Eleven taking over the Chinese embassy in Japan. Yet there's something bigger afoot, and by the end of the series the political intrigue and terrorist actions have convincingly and seemlessly escalated to a point where war in emminent. The 2nd Gig also introduces two fascinating advesaries for Section 9, a governmental information specialist named Ghoda (who has an awesome character design) and an intriguing rebel name Kuze who may not be all bad.
As before, the main story episodes are broken up by a series of stand-alone episodes that help to expand and explain the world of Ghost in the Shell while providing plenty of solid character moments. The thing I love most about 2nd Gig is how at their heart, most of the stand alone stories are simple police procedurals that can be enjoyed as just that. However, every single one of these standalone episodes raises ethical and moral questions that will really get you thinking about the world we live in today and what it means to be human. And sci-fi geeks will have lots of fun deciphering what all of the technobabble refers to, as it is never explained to the audience (but its meaning is readily apparent to anyone who really pays attention).
"Ghost in the Shell SAC - the 2nd Gig" is a rollercoaster of a ride that provides plenty of thrills and political intrigue. But what elevates it to a must-see is the way it challenges you to think about life and the direction our world is headed (the show raises so many fascinating questions about technology's increasing role in our society) while still providing first-rate entertainment. It is also populated with characters you truly to get attached to without realizing it. In fact, I almost cried at not one but two episodes, which I never do. Not too shabby for a sci-fi cartoon, huh?
If you have any interest in science fiction or anime, this set is a must-purchase. It's a great deal, and the DVDs have a good amount of extras in the form of cast and crew interviews.
Movie Review: Nice addition to collection, but not a necessary purchase.
Summary: 3 Stars
Fits well with the series, though it can feel like little more than an elongated episode. The DVD I ordered from Amazon was defective; however, Bandai replaced it without giving me any static. If you enjoy the other movies and the 2 seasons this is a nice addition to your collection, but do not expect too much from this movie.Movie Review: Happy
Summary: 5 Stars
The product was all that I had hoped for and even arrived earlier than expected.Movie Review: A solid review
Summary: 5 Stars
Fantastic movie if your a fan of the show you will LOVE this , all our favorites are back ! takes off right were the tv program left off ! the voices are all the same which I love ! I've watched it 4 times already just LOVE it ! Movie Review: Second series Just As Good As The First
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this box set after a few months of getting the first season as a gift the first thing I truly appreciated was the box was not a flimsy paper one like the first season box was it was a more hardened cardboard one with a magnetic flap to close and open the box the GITS logo on the flap. To those fans of the series I say even if the price is step it is worth it the video is in widescreen format with 5.1 English audio and 5.1 Japanese audio the extras for the most part are trailers and some commentaries. The series follows up after the first seasons finale with Section 9 trying to be reinstated back into work and their first job will be to rescue hostages from a group of fanatics calling themselves the INDIVIDUAL 11 this group of course and what the represent will become part of the more bigger issue in the series storyline and you will also
have in the series SECTION 9 team dealing with their own feelings of loyalty,morality,trust,and their oaths to serve their nation. Most of the original cast is back for the series(Mary Elizabeth MCGLYNN as Motoko Kusanagi,Richard EPCAR as Batou,Crispin FREEMAN as Togusa,Dave WITTENBERG
as Saito,Dean WEIN as Bouma,Michael MCCARTY as Ishikawa,Robert BUCHHOLZ as Pazu,and William FREDERICK as Daisuke Aramaki.) The cgi and soundtrack were great I would also advise people to get the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society dvd as this will answer what happens with Motoko after the ending of season 2.