Review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) by Jim B — 19 Jul 2012

Decent cyberpunk anime. Overrated. Worth a watch if you like SF.

This review of Ghost in the Shell (1995) was written by Jim B on 19 Jul 2012.

Ghost in the Shell has generally received very positive reviews.

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