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: Pretty Good
Summary: 4 Stars
It was a pretty good movie. If you dont know this is a movie to kind of cap the Stand Alone Complex series. I am a huge fane of GitS and like thi movie thouroughly. In my opinion though the story did not warrant a movie, as it doesnt come close to the other two GitS movies both visually and in story. Also, the story seemed a little off to me, I dont know if it was intentional given the plot line (dont want to spoil it for you).
Pretty good overall though.
Movie Review: GitS Rocks
Summary: 5 Stars
Two thumbs up........
Continues the adventures of Section 9 Two years after 2nd gig
Movie Review: A Successful Continuation of the Television Series
Summary: 4 Stars
Those who have been following the "Ghost in the Shell" film and TV adaptations know that "Ghost in the Shell - Solid State Society" follows the "Stand Alone Complex" narrative arc. Unlike the two previous films (which belonged to an arc of their own), "Solid State Society", like the aforementioned television series, is extremely fast-paced, heavy in dialogue, and complex in plot.
For the average viewer, "Solid State Society" might pose far too much of a puzzle to be enjoyable: who is this character? why does he matter? what in the world is going on here? who is this Puppeteer everyone keeps talking about?
But for the GiTS fan, especially a "Stand Alone Complex" fan, this film is extraordinary. Picture, if you will, taking 4 full episodes of GiTS:SAC, giving them one solid plot with a beginning, middle, and end, and increasing the production value tenfold. That's what this film is, essentially: like the "Star Trek" movies, it's not really much different than the series, but it looks, feels, and sounds far better than any individual episode.
LIMITED EDITION NOTES:
The Limited edition comes with a DTS audio track as well as the usual 5.1 track. Definitely excellent sound if you have the audio equipment. The second DVD includes a ridiculous number of extras, most of which I haven't bothered to watch. But the great thing about the Limited Edition is the included Soundtrack CD. It's very J-Pop/Techno/Fusion/Whatever, but it has certainly grown on me (and has a reserved spot in my car's CD set).
FINAL WORD:
If you like the "Stand Alone Complex" series, and have watched a majority of it, you ought to see this film. And if you're a fan of the show's music, this particular edition of the movie is by far worth the extra cost.
Movie Review: Outstanding addition to any dvd collection
Summary: 5 Stars
For those unfamiliar with the premise of the "ghost in the shell" franchise, it is based in the future focusing on the trials and tribulations of an elite crime-fighting group known as Section 9.
Solid State Society is a direct to dvd movie based on the "stand alone complex" TV series which, itself, was a spin-off from the original 1995 film.
I won't go into the plot details but i will tell you as far as anime films go this is one of the best around. With an intellectual story that incorporates numerous themes and action that, for it's modest budget, is quite impressive.
Finally, the DVD includes both Japanese & English audio in DTS 5.1. So if you are an anime collector, I'm probably telling you everything you already know. If you are yet to be introduced to the wonderful world of anime, this maybe the movie that gets the ball rolling....
Movie Review: Defective
Summary: 2 Stars
I might rate it higher if I got to watch it. It began skipping at 10 minutes in on my main DVD player. While it didn't skip at 10 mins on another player, it did have the Ch15 skip (an earlier reviewer had mentioned) on all my players. I am currently in the process of getting a replacement through Amazon, hopefully it won't have the errors.