by jellydonut25 » Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:56 pm
This had the potential to be GREAT, and I was very on board despite a couple minor contrivances and annoyances, until Major finds out who she was before she became a GHOST IN THE SHELL. Then it just kinda sputters, with a lackluster climax, and (most jarringly) these scenes with , the first of which is so out of place and confusing that had I been watching this for the first time at home, I'd have rewound to make sure I didn't miss something.
Overall, it was enjoyable because the cast was good, the visuals were great, the music was solid and the world-building was amazing, but it really didn't stick the landing. The problem here is the script, I think, as the movie was co-written by a man who's previous output includes Transformers, Scream 3, and The Brothers Grimm. I think they were afraid to get as cerebral as something like this really should have been.
Still, I mostly enjoyed it. 3/5.