Review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) by Bradley L — 24 Apr 2015

Beautifully Animated With Deep Themes, But I Have To Admit The Ending For Me Was Really Anticlimactic And I Didn't Get It.

This review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) was written by Bradley L on 24 Apr 2015.

Ghost in the Shell has generally received very positive reviews.

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