Review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) by Roger Ebert for Chicago Sun-Times — 05 Jul 1999
The ghost of anime can be seen here trying to dive into the shell of the movie mainstream. But this particular film is too complex and murky to reach a large audience, I suspect; it's not until the second hour that the story begins to reveal its meaning.
But I enjoyed its visuals, its evocative soundtrack (including a suite for percussion and heavy breathing), and its ideas.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) was written by Roger Ebert and published by Chicago Sun-Times on 05 Jul 1999.
Ghost in the Shell has generally received very positive reviews.
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