8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Overview
In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores philosophical questions of identity, consciousness, and the evolution of humanity in a technologically advanced society, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. Its core focus remains on apolitical, existential dilemmas, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a cast consistent with its Japanese origin, without any explicit recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores philosophical themes of identity and consciousness in a futuristic setting, rather than engaging in a critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicitly centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cybernetically enhanced human, who engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, demonstrating superior combat skill and strength.
The narrative resonates with Buddhist philosophical ideas such as the impermanence of the physical form, the distinction between consciousness and the body, and the potential for spiritual evolution. These concepts are integrated respectfully to deepen the film's exploration of post-human identity.
Ghost in the Shell does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. Its narrative centers on existential questions regarding consciousness and the human-machine interface, leading to a net impact of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
Ghost in the Shell explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the human condition in a future where cybernetic bodies are common. While it delves into the philosophical concept of a 'ghost' within a 'shell,' the film does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or explicitly address themes of gender identity or transition. Its focus is on the nature of humanity and technology, not gender affirmation.
The 1995 film adaptation of "Ghost in the Shell" faithfully retains the established genders of its core characters, including Major Motoko Kusanagi and the members of Section 9, as depicted in the original manga. No character canonically established as one gender in the source material is portrayed as a different gender in this movie.
The 1995 animated film adapts its Japanese manga source material, portraying its characters, such as Major Motoko Kusanagi, consistently with their established Japanese ethnicity and appearance. There are no instances where a character's race was changed from the source.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.5
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